I know what it feels like to be a Dubai resident and go through the process of selling a car there. I’ll share with you my experience and give you some useful tips on selling your car effectively, trading your car, and increasing your car’s value in the Dubai market.
1. Using Shozon.com and Other Popular Platforms
Once I decided to sell a car, I found it very comfortable using Shozon.com. Here are some of the important points for you to consider:
One of the features that I liked the most is the user-friendly interface for listing your car
Bridging the gap to potential buyers is a very exciting way of making a connection.
The car is exchangeable/redeemable and tradeable
The messaging system is end-to-end encrypted.
You can also go for other famous platforms in Dubai like:
Dubizzle.com
CarSwitch.com
AlEmad.ae
2. Preparing Your Car for Sale
The steps I typically took before advertising the car were as follows:
I made the car very clean and detailed it until it was as good as new
Also, I made normal maintenance and recovery efforts on time
I have assembled all the necessary documents, which include the registration and service history of the car
Took clear and high-quality images of the inside and the outside of the car
3. Pricing and Negotiation
In order to set the right price for my car, I:
As I was trying to make a proper analysis, I went to different platforms for similar models at different price ranges and where one could find them, for instance, at which store was the particular car
I considered car age, mileage or condition that was priorlly given.
I set the car’s price slightly higher to leave some wiggle room for the negotiation.
Note that during our negotiations my attitude was firm but flexible since I always bore in mind the car’s honest market value.
When selling a car, it’s crucial to know some pricing and negotiation techniques to get the best possible deal.
4. Legal Requirements and Paperwork
In Dubai, the process of selling a car is quite strictly regulated, so, typically, there is a set of documents needed to be applied for:
The car’s registration card, which needs to be valid
The Emirates ID
The No objection certificate (NOC) from the bank (if there is any loan)
The certificate of transfer from RTA
5. Car Swapping and Trade-in Options
I also think car swapping is a good option than normal sales. It’s the best part of saving time and is such a big benefit.
Transaction can be finished in earlier period of time than usual
The opportunity to upgrade your vehicle
Avoiding the complication of selling and buying separately
Nevertheless, it is important to scrutinize the trade-in value of both cars that are involved in the swap.
6. Creating an Effective Car Listing
For this part, I displayed the attractive elements of the car with the aim to draw the viewer’s attention to it by:
Gave a clear description of the car’s physical and technical properties
Told about any unique selling points or recent upgrades that make the car special
Took the pictures both indoors and in day time
Mentioned softly my will to try some car swaps/trade-ins as well
7. Handling Inquiries and Test Drives
I used to make sure my potential customers were satisfied through the following:
Quickly responded to inquiries
Did so in a public spot for test drives
Through the test drive the possible car buyer was listening to the radio which was turned to a station that played oldies music and seemed to be jumping the gear up and down according to the radio selection while I was in the passenger
Yes, I kept all the required documents with me
8. Avoiding Common Pitfalls
After sharing my experience, I concluded that the following mistakes are ones to look out for:
No adequate system of estimation is there, thus the capabilities of the car are underestimated.
Some car sellers do not disclose the beneficial-well-known things with the car to the buyer either because they simply forget or are being dishonest
There is incomplete paperwork
Acceptance of personal checks or unsecured payment methods
9. Factors Influencing Resale Value
I have seen in Dubai strongly how these issues can either raise or minimize a car’s resale value:
The brand’s prominence and acceptance of it by the local people here
How old the car is and its condition
The service and its maintenance history
The fact that there are extra parts combined with advanced technology
Factors like the car’s model and condition can significantly impact its resale value, especially if you’re searching for a car in the under 10,000 AED range.
Conclusion
A car sale in Dubai becomes an awesome experience if you are ready and well informed. Do not forget to be part of this guide and through digital platforms like Shozo.com, enjoy the exciting local car market that is part of our community by either selling, trading or swapping your car.
