If you’re an adult day program, public transit program, or you provide an outreach service, that may mean your wheelchair van is constantly in use.
And when you have a vehicle that’s constantly in use, you may find you are replacing that vehicle every couple of years.
When replacing your vehicle, you may choose to sell it–but what is the best way to sell your wheelchair van?
In this article, you’ll learn the 2 ways we recommend to sell your old wheelchair van and why.
1. Sell your van on Kijiji, AutoTrader, or another online classified site
The first way you can sell your old wheelchair van is by listing it on Kijiji or AutoTrader.
Selling your wheelchair van on Kijiji
When selling your wheelchair van on Kijiji, you need the following information:
- Your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
- The year, make, and model of your wheelchair van
- Other attributes, such as the different alterations made to the vehicle when it was converted
You will then create a listing with all of this information. Make sure you include a few photos of your van in action for a higher chance of a sale.
Selling your wheelchair van on AutoTrader
When selling your wheelchair van on AutoTrader, there are 4 main steps you’ll go through:
- Step 1: You price your wheelchair van, making sure you list the real value of your vehicle
- Step 2: You create your ad. Include the pricing, photos of your van, and a description.
- Step 3: Prepare for your sale by making your car look nice. Proper cleaning and wheelchair van maintenance can help you sell your wheelchair van at a higher price.
- Step 4: Close your deal. Communicate well with your buyers and sell your wheelchair van!
2. Trade it in to MoveMobility or another accessible vehicle dealer
The second way you can sell your old wheelchair van is by trading it in to MoveMobility or another accessible vehicle dealer.
Trading in your vehicle to us means you can put the value of your current wheelchair van into your next wheelchair van.
In simpler terms, you are selling your wheelchair van to us in exchange for a new wheelchair van.
As with any other dealership, we will determine the trade-in value of your vehicle with these factors in mind:
- The number of kilometers the van has on it
- The year, make, and model of your wheelchair van
- The overall condition of the vehicle (interior, exterior, engine, tires, brakes, etc), plus extra features
- Photos of your entire vehicle with the VIN included
If your vehicle needs repairs, that will also affect the trade-in value of your vehicle.
Currently, people are getting more money for their vehicles by selling privately vs. trading for two reasons:
- The used-vehicle market has gone up in the last few years
- The dealership must be able to sell your vehicle after you trade it in
Your next steps to selling your old wheelchair van
You came to this article to learn the best ways to sell your old wheelchair van.
Now, you know the two options we typically recommend: selling your van on Kijiji or AutoTrader, or trading the vehicle in to MoveMobility.
Ready to trade in your old wheelchair van? Talk to a MoveMobility expert now.
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