evanshaw Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Hi All, Long time since I've posted anything. When it comes to privately selling a car, what does one do, let a potential buyer test drive it or not? My concerns here are obviously it's my pride & joy until I've got their cash in my account so insurance, deposit, id etc What would you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 You drive it and let them be a passenger first. This makes sure the car is warmed up properly, and you also set the level at which you expect the car to be driven. If they are being a little reckless or going too fast then, politely, tell them to calm/slow down. After all, until they pay up and the docs are signed, it's still your car. I certainly wouldn't rag anyones car around. It's just showing a little respect. Once it's theirs they can drive it how they like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 You should always insist on the test driver being insured. It'll end in tears otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I took my potential buyer for a 90 minute test drive..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evanshaw Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 I took my potential buyer for a 90 minute test drive..... 90minutes! Isn't that kidnap? And was she nice? lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Yes he was freekin' gorgeous He even put some petrol in it for him ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 If you're talking about a performance / expensive car, then tread carefully. It would be rare that anyone coming to take a look will have more than just third party insurance covering them, which means if they crash it.... you're screwed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOS Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 You do the driving first of all. You will have a pretty good idea whether or not they are sensible. Then make a decision yourself as to hand the keys over to them to let them have a spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I had full insurance on my car when going for the test drive. It was only £25/£40 that it would cost if I was to then cancel the policy within the first 14 days (i.e. if I didn't buy the car). It's not an expensive price to pay for that piece of mind for both parties involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzle Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 get them to leave the cash for the car before test drive... u bang it. u buy it! also good indicator if they a) can afford it and b) are serious buyer not just a tyre kicker! i have used this method when selling my gsxr750, and worked well, buyer had no probs leaving the cash while he took it out for a blast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 get them to leave the cash for the car before test drive... u bang it. u buy it! also good indicator if they a) can afford it and b) are serious buyer not just a tyre kicker! i have used this method when selling my gsxr750, and worked well, buyer had no probs leaving the cash while he took it out for a blast! That's a good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyW Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I let them drive with me as a passenger. Not going to do anything particularly stupid with you sitting there are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arbedark Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I let them drive with me as a passenger. Not going to do anything particularly stupid with you sitting there are they? A neighbour had his 911 Turbo stolen after riding shotgun with someone else taking it for a test drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I let them drive with me as a passenger. Not going to do anything particularly stupid with you sitting there are they? I can't imagine anyone letting someone test drive their car without them being in the car with them?! Just asking for them to drive away in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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