From old beaters to new metal, every auto enthusiast dreams of a spacious garage filled with exciting cars. A few take it a step further: They buy a few, they sell a few, and pretty soon they reach a point where becoming a car dealer appears to be a potentially lucrative career path.
It's a tremendous leap for a new business, and to do it right, you need a lot more than a love for cars.
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As a car dealer who has sold well over a thousand cars, I can share with you plenty of horror stories about people who wanted to sell their ride. A nasty crash from a driver who thought the clutch pedal was the brake. Fraudsters with checks worth less than their empty words. Even a supposed doctor who tried to use a late-model Lexus for a week-long getaway,
None of those disasters ever came near me. But acting as your own car dealer can bring the best and worst of humanity to your doorstep. If you want to sell your car solo, and enjoy a stress-free experience, you have to plan ahead. Here’s how:
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