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INFLUENCERS OF MARKET VALUE OF THE CAR

POSTED ON OCTOBER 20, 2021 BY JEMI

While listing the car for selling it second-hand, most of the owners desire to get the most profit possible. For this purpose, there are a lot of elements that will be taken into consideration before quoting the price as they will set the ground reality of the car’s condition and makes it easier for them to list the same.

Here is the list of major things that are regarded before purchasing or listing a car for sale:

  • Mileage: A car being a usable good, there is a need for it to be in a functional state. They are no mere assets for the sake of beauty but valued for their productivity. Its odometer reading- mileage is the best determiner regarding the deteriorating status of the car. If your car has higher mileage than the other similar car listed in the market, then the valuation of your car will automatically be lower. Because this indicates that your car is more used than the remaining, and thus more deteriorated as well.
  • Market condition: The condition of the second-hand market at the time of listing is highly crucial. It plays an important role in determining the value of the car as it will influence the mindset of the buyer. There are chances for the value of the car to be inflated if the market condition is in a positive state.
  • Car type: Australia has a huge variation of cars and also preferences. But similar to many other industries, the automobile industry is also unstable and its popularity might be constantly changing. Whether you drive an SUV, sedan, Toyota, or others, these brandings play a vital role in determining the demand for the car

It has to be noted that in the recent few years the sales of SUV in Australia has been high. Although this is not a permanent condition, it clearly shows the preference. Thus, try to wait until your car type or brand gets a following or want. Listing it for sales then will help in getting a better deal in selling it.

  • Age and Condition: The condition of a car and its market value are highly interlinked. New cars in the market generally tend to have limited usage and outside exposure. This also means that they are in a good condition.

One major factor that determines the condition of a car is its age. As there are latest models of cars being launched every year, using a very old car and then listing it to the sale might not be profitable. Thus, in most scenarios, a car that is less old and has a minimal wreck is regarded to be on a more profitable side of the market.

  • Time: This is one of the external factors which might not always be under the control of the seller. The time of year you decide to sell the car also has its impact on its price. The market of the automobile industry keeps fluctuating year long. Being a luxury industry, it gets impacted by external elements very easily. Thus, care must be taken to focus on the time of the year to list the car for selling.