How to Sell Your Car Fast in Uganda
Contributed Ads September 30, 2021
No doubt you have now made up your mind and feel like it’s time to sell off that car of yours.
But now, you must be wondering, “How do I get it done in the shortest time possible? Is there any possibility of finding a buyer as soon as today?”
I understand your concerns. There are times when we’re in urgent need of cash to cater to something which can’t just wait.
That’s very true, circumstances can push us to the wall at times, and we desperately can’t help it. All we want at that time is to get our car sold quickly! So now, how is it done?
Here are the top 8 ways to sell your car fast in Uganda in 2021, and the good news is most of them won’t require you to spend any money.
- Get your car in order
- Use the word of mouth
- Leverage the power of social media
- Use local classifieds
- Use newspaper classifieds
- Use local TV and radio stations
- Use local car brokers
- Use local shopping mall noticeboards.
Get your car in order
At this time, I will assume that you have already prepared your car registration documents, and they’re right with you. Car buyers tend to be very cautious, especially when you need to cut the deal so fast.
So having your ownership documents handy would have an impression of sincerity on the minds of your potential buyers.
Maintenance is another thing you should have already done. Ensure that your car is neat and clean both in and out.
If there are minor dents or mechanical issues, have them sorted in advance so that they don’t harm your potential buyer’s first impression.
It would be very embarrassing offering your prospect a test drive only to find your car with ignition issues, or you’re in the middle of a test drive with your potential buyer only to discover that the radio or the ac isn’t working.
Proactively addressing these issues lends you the benefit of the doubt from your prospects so that they can make the decision faster. Of course, if certain things are beyond your repair budget, you can make your buyer aware of them.
Use the Word of Mouth
No one will know that you’re selling your car without you taking the first step of informing them of your intentions. So let your workmates, neighbors, friends, and family know that you’re selling your car.
You’ll be surprised at how many calls you could get through such referrals, and what’s good with this is that; There’s already a measure of trust inherited from your people; They won’t have issues with trusting you.
Leverage the Power of Social Media
As of 2021, 2.5million Ugandans are on at least one or two social media platforms. Why not take advantage of these tools in spreading your word.
Of course, you don’t need to have an account with every social media platform. Let’s say; You have an account with Facebook. Use that account to join several Ugandan buy-and-sell Facebook groups.
Some of these groups have 200,000+ active users in Uganda, and the good thing is; Facebook has an inbuilt notification system that automatically informs users of every new item in the group’s news feeds.
That way, you widen your reach of potential buyers with the possibility to sell your car fast in Uganda.
Use local free classifieds
As of now, 50+ local free classifieds operate in Uganda. All of these have users who flock to them every day in search of used items or buyers.
Some have specialized in car listings ads like this very site on which you’re reading this post, which specializes in getting your used items in front of fellow Ugandans.
And since you want to sell your car as fast as possible, you can request us to put your ad in the most prominent spot where everyone coming to the site sees first before doing anything else. All of that is free at the moment.
We also have another platform that’s specifically for our Luganda-speaking audience with similar free offers. At the moment, it has over 2,000 visitors a day.
Want to sell your car fast in Uganda? We can advertise it free of charge!
ttunda Classifieds
Here’s also a list of other classifieds that offer free advertising in Uganda; 18+ free classifieds in Uganda. With so many options at your disposal, you could even sell your car faster.
Use Newspaper Classifieds
If you have some little money, you might consider adding your car to the local newspaper classifieds.
A typical newspaper classified ad space can go for around 5,000/= per day so, if it’s within your means, you might consider letting your ad run in newspaper classifieds for a week or more. Because the more days it runs, the lesser the charges.
Remember, your goal is to sell your car fast so, the best way is to reach as many potential buyers as much as you can. If your ad misses those on social media platforms and local classifieds, you can get them in the local newspapers.
Use Local TV and Radio Stations
Still, there are many other potential customers you could reach via the local TV and radio stations. Many of them have these at their places of work and home. If it’s within your means, why not advertise with them?
Of course, this option depends a lot on the overall cost of the car. You wouldn’t spend too much than you think is reasonable concerning the final sale.
Such stations offer tremendous opportunities that would increase your buyer reach. You can weigh according to your needs if it’s viable or not. If you can, give it a try.
Use Local Car Brokers
Local car brokers can also help you sell your car fast because they already have many connections you can use to your advantage. You can set a certain amount on which they can add their commission.
Some of them might even consider it a crash deal where they can give you the money and then sell it off later. However, you might need caution with this option because many car brokers tend to maximize their profit by under-valuing the car’s worth.
Also, since most of them want to have the car with them, it might require you to do a background check on the broker you choose to use in the transaction.
Use Local Shopping Mall Noticeboards
A number of local supermarkets and shopping malls have some areas that are dedicated to community news and announcements. You can take advantage of them too.
And most of those areas are usually free of charge all you have to do is talk to the one in charge and quickly you’ll have the permission to pin your item on there.
If they give you a go-ahead, you can take a few photos of your car both inside and out then specify the model, the mileage, the price together with your contact address.
Another option would be investing little funds in hiring a graphics designer to make for you a few fliers that you could leave at each of the supermarket counters so that those checking out can pick one if they wish to.
Of course, this depends greatly on your budget as well as so don’t over-stretch yourself if you feel it’s not within your means.
Whichever option you take from the above options, you have to widen your reach to sell your car fast in Uganda, and the steps you have just read will help you do that.
If you make sure that all things are in order and take advantage of free options like spreading the word around, posting your car on social media platform groups, and on local classifieds, you might close your deal faster than you think.
Give it a try and let me know in the comment section below if any of the above has worked for you and, remember – We can put your car in the most strategic position of this site where each of every visitor sees it first.
Feel free to request your spot now.