Help trying to sell The Mrs’ car privately

[Piece]

Re low mileage

I am always some one who is very wary of low mileage cars. To me it means they have probably done nothing other than short distance runs which can be damaging to things like the Cat converter.

Yes, or more seriously in sports cars, has it been in the garage (workshop or driveway) with a problem that wasn't fixed for ages due to complexity and/or cost.

 

[3offTheTee]

Re low mileage

I am always some one who is very wary of low mileage cars. To me it means they have probably done nothing other than short distance runs which can be damaging to things like the Cat converter.

Thanks for such a helpful Comment!

Somebody came earlier tonight and I quoted what you said above. They thanked me so much for such an irrelevant comment, went ahead and purchased.

 

[fundy]

My advice, for what it's worth, is to put the details into We Buy Any Car, add £500.00 to what they first offer and then stick it in Autotrader, (as others have mentioned), with some decent pictures.
It's not going to be the easiest car to sell, there aren't enough Kia Rio's around for "Joe Public" to know exactly what they are, for instance you say Fiesta, Focus, Golf or Polo and everybody knows what they are about.
Also, it's going to be in the price range where the vast majority of people are drawn towards buying from a dealer to get the benefit of a warranty, finance, (if required), part exchange etc.
Also, strange as it may seem, but that very low mileage might actually go against it. You'd be surprised, (maybe not!), how suspicious the public can be.
If you're in no hurry to sell then selling privately will be the best way to go. But be prepared for a long wait, and some silly offers.
If you do go the We Buy Any Car route, be prepared for battle. The car might well be in absolutely mint condition, but they will find fault with it and try to chip you down. The initial offer is to pique your interest and get you down there.
For God's sake do not try to sell it on FaceBook. You have been warned......

Warranty surely not a problem, still has a couple of years manufacturers warranty from knew as a Kia

 

[Smiffy]

Warranty surely not a problem, still has a couple of years manufacturers warranty from knew as a Kia

Probably not as he's missed a couple of services....