Ford Motor Company touts its pickup trucks as dependable and long-lasting. Many consumers agree, which is why lots of them will consider buying even the older models of Ford pickups. If you have an old Ford truck that you would like to sell, you should have no problem at all getting a reasonable asking price for it. Here are some simple tips to help you.
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
Instructions
things you'll need:
- Spark plugs
- Air filter
- Oil
- Soap
- Water
- Wax
- Dust rag
- Polish for interior
- Digital camera
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- 1 Give the Ford pickup a good tune-up and change the oil. This entails changing the spark plugs, inspecting the spark plug wires and changing them if needed. You should also replace the air filter. As for the oil, most people realizes that older pickups are bound to use more oil than the newer models and that the oil should be replaced regularly to help keep the valves in good running shape.
- 2 Make the truck look as presentable as possible. This may mean giving it a good washing and wax job. You may even be surprised yourself at how the old paint can shine with a little bit of tender loving care. After you wash the seats and floor, clean the inside of the cab and polish the dash and steering wheel.
- 3 Place a "for sale" sign in the pickup and then actually drive it. You want people to see that the pickup is still in good driving condition. Place your asking price (rounded up by several hundred dollars to give you negotiating room) and your contact phone number on the sign.
- 4 Place an advertisement in your local newspaper stating that you are selling a Ford pickup. In the advertisement, state the vital information: year of the pickup, whether it is standard or automatic, price and a contact number where you can be reached.
- 5 Place an advertisement on Autotrader.com. This site offers buyers and sellers a way to connect as well as offering vital information to sellers on local deals from individual sellers, deals from dealerships and even information on insurance.
- 6 Look for sites on the internet devoted strictly to Ford pickup trucks (see Resources below for some suggestions). Many of these sites will have an area devoted to buying and selling.
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