Empty nest? Sell your SUV or minivan for a smaller car

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Your once-bustling home of busy toddlers, energetic youngsters and noisy teenagers has given way to the peaceful tranquillity of birds tweeting, slower-paced days and more free time. What can be seen as a drastic shift from roughly 20 years of runaround life doesn’t need to be negative. Opportunities for flexibility, new hobbies and investment in your work await. However, the large SUV or minivan occupying the driveway may need to be reconsidered. Who needs to keep driving a car with numerous vacant seats for one or two people? It’s Weelee time to sell your car using our user-friendly car selling website. And we want to show you how lucrative, efficient and hassle-free our process is. 

But how does Weelee compare with its competitors? We give you the lowdown so you can sell or trade in your larger car with confidence and make the most of your newfound freedom.

Online car sales options

Anyone who knows anything about selling a car knows it all happens online in 2024. 

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However,  online car sales can vary from selling a car privately on an online platform to utilising a car-selling website. 

Let’s explore these 2 options in more detail:

#1 Selling a car privately 

Private car sales have long been recognised as a profitable but potentially risky and tiresome option for selling your car. Though you may have a lot more time on your hands with the kids out of the house and making their way in the world (either at university or working themselves), this doesn’t mean you have more time to waste with lengthy, exhausting and sometimes scary car sales processes.

Selling a car privately means uploading your own photos to an online website and filtering through numerous inquiries (at all times of day and night) to find a worthwhile buyer. Unfortunately, arranging multiple viewings and sifting through potential buyers (some who could be dodgy) is the name of the game. 

While there is a chance of a reasonable sale price, this is not guaranteed. And waiting it out for a trustworthy buyer who puts their money where their mouth is may prove to be emotionally and physically draining. Are you willing to take the risk?

#2 Car selling website

Opting to find the best website to sell your car is a popular and convenient prospect. Not only is the process simpler than selling a car privately online, but it is safer and quicker. 

If time is of the essence and you don’t want to expend too much energy marketing your vehicle and sifting through enquiries, choosing a reputable car-selling website is a no-brainer. 

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The best website to sell your car

Over the last 10 years, several safe and reliable car-selling websites have sprung up in South Africa, presenting numerous possibilities for selling used vehicles. Convenience is the name of the game, and online car sales have experienced a major boost.

But which is the best place to sell your car? 

We recommend you evaluate any potential car-selling website using the following criteria:

  • Efficiency – Is the process straightforward, the website user-friendly and the upload of your vehicle as smooth and hassle-free as possible?
  • Speed – How quickly can you list your vehicle online? Think 2-5 minutes tops!
  • Professional service – Is the service team known for its helpfulness and knowledge of the industry? Can they assist if you experience a glitch in the process?
  • Price – Do you receive a single, low-ball offer, or do numerous bidders place offers on your prized vehicle, upping your car’s sale price and value?
  • Reputation – Has an online car sales platform received positive reviews and media from the general public? Check out a transparent and trustworthy review platform like Hellopeter for honest feedback to put your mind at ease.
  • Trade-in options – Selling your vehicle is one thing, but discovering that the car-selling website offers quick, lucrative, and efficient trade-in options makes the deal that much sweeter. Can they give you a good deal on your old larger family van/SUV and offer you a wholesale price on a new, zooty, fuel-efficient smaller ride? 

It’s Weelee time to trade in your car

If it’s not crystal clear that Weelee is the best place to sell your car, let’s unpack a few of the reasons our customers are singing our praises and jiving to the Weelee time tune!

  • You can upload your vehicle in 2 minutes and get the sale sorted in 24 hours. Or trade in and drive out with your new car in a matter of hours
  • We buy, sell and trade in cars enabling you can do the whole shebang at Weelee
  • We’re rated 4.69/5 on Hellopeter with a trust index of 9 out of 10 based on over 4 700 reviews from locals who’ve tried us out
  • Multiple bidders tussle it out to get the top price when you upload your vehicle on our car-selling website. This gives you the best price possible
  • We’ve got an inventory of thousands of high-quality used vehicles for sale at our showroom in Centurion. We give you the best selection of hatchbacks, sports cars, sedans, bakkies and more when you’ve had enough of your old bulky vehicle
  • Our expert team can match your needs with the best vehicle to suit your budget. We seal the deal by organising finance, insurance and tyres at Weelee Centurion.

Forget the hassle of selling a car privately online or perusing multiple car-selling websites. Weelee is your one-stop destination for selling your car or upgrading your ride from a family van to whatever your heart desires. 

It’s Weelee time to sell your car. Get it done in a jiffy at www.weelee.co.za
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