185727 211 Cars & Transportation Buying & Selling a Car Selling a Car true Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:32:16 -0700 /system/videos/5/30/85/23/238530.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, cars, car, auto How To Disguise a Lemon http://www.howcast.com/videos/185727-How-To-Disguise-a-Lemon http://www.howcast.com/videos/185727-How-To-Disguise-a-Lemon/edit approved 131 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=185727"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=185727" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 1 natewood http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/185727/Picture_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 1062 false false false 72062 0 32 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/185727/32.jpg Clean the inside People subconsciously link neat and clean to good condition, so remove all your personal belongings, scrub away any stains, and vacuum and dust everywhere.

]]> 72063 1 44 Tip Got some rips and tears on the seats? Invest in a seat cover; buyers rarely look underneath them.

]]> 72064 2 49 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/185727/49.jpg Make it sparkle Wash and wax the car until it shines. Buff out any scratches with a polishing compound containing a mild abrasive.

]]> 72065 3 57 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/185727/57.jpg Fix scratches Fix small scrapes and chips. Just buy a can of spray paint in your car’s color, spray a small amount into the cap, apply to chips and scratches with a toothpick—and watch them disappear!

]]> 72066 4 69 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/185727/69.jpg Buy new mats Replace your old floor mats with new ones.

]]> 72067 5 73 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/185727/73.jpg Clean under the hood Many buyers will look under the hood—even though most have no idea what they’re looking for! If it simply looks clean, they’ll be satisfied. So use a paper towel or cloth to wipe away grime and grease.

]]> 72068 6 85 Tip Does your car make any noticeable noises? Ask your mechanic if he can do a temporary fix.

]]> 72069 7 91 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/185727/91.jpg Wash the tires Wash the tires and shine the hubcaps—it will make even the most worn tires look new.

]]> 72070 8 97 Tip If your car is leaking fluids, don’t show it to buyers on a driveway filled with the telltale stains!

]]> 72071 9 104 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/185727/104.jpg Get the vehicle report Use your car’s vehicle identification number (VIN) to order a vehicle report on your car. Chances are the buyer will do this himself, and you don’t want to be taken by surprise. Be ready to explain any red flags!

]]> 72072 10 118 Fact More than 500,000 cars are sold each year with the odometer rolled back, but violators face up to $100,000 in fines and three years in jail!

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