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Last week we talked about how you can spot scams when selling your vehicle online . This week Kumbera Motors, your helpful vehicle sellers assistant, is here to tell you how you can protect yourself from many of the scams that are prevalent online. Using an all online selling experience, we are able to put together a list of best practices that you should follow when selling your car: Make sure to verify checks before you transfer the title - If possible, complete the transaction at the buyer’s bank to make sure that the funds are available. Don’t ship cars overseas until the payments have cleared - It also might be a good idea to wait up to 30 days to make sure that there isn’t any kind of dispute. Make sure to let your buyer know of this, however. Document everything - Make sure you keep a copy of everything, and keep a record of the entire process, including names, phone numbers, and other information. This will assist if there ever needs to be an investigation.  A...

Now that your car is looking good and ready for sale, how do you know who to sell it to? It might seem obvious, “well anyone that wants to buy it, I guess.”. Wrong. Scammers lurk around every corner, and could be looking to take advantage of you. Don’t worry, though, because Kumbera Motors, your friendly car selling assistant , is here to warn you about some of the most common car buying scams. Some things you should be wary of when selling your car are: If the buyer offers to purchase your vehicle sight-unseen - This is the first warning sign of what is generally a larger scam. Usually this segways to money order or check fraud. If the buyer offers to pay with checks or money orders - While this isn’t always true, a common way to scam is to offer a bad check on a fake bank account. Never sign over a deed until after the check or money order clears, and always ask for cash or a more secure method of payment if possible. If the buyer offers to purchase the car for more than the a...

So, you want to sell your car online ... Is it ready to be photographed? Is it ready for the scrutiny that is the online buyers will give it? Look at that scratch! How about that discoloration! And it’s not even shiny. Kumbera Motors, your vehicle selling assistant is here today to help you to make sure your car is in tip-top shape for selling online. The first thing you should do is clean it. A good washing will suffice for most cars. Use some good soap or car cleaner and cold water, and make sure that the soap doesn’t sit too long. Use a soft towel to dry large areas, and a good microfiber cloth to do the windows and details. Also, be sure to clean from the top down so you find yourself going back over what you already rinsed. When cleaning the wheels, it’s a good idea to use a bristled brush and some soap. Next, you're going to want to do some polishing and waxing. Getting the best shine out of your car is an art, and can’t be explained to the full extent in this article, ...

You have decided to sell your car online and you have decided that the best way to do that is through a broker. You also agreed to list your car with Kumbera Motors, your online car seller’s agent. There is an important step that you have to take; photograph your car and showcase it to the best of your ability. There is more to it than point-and-shoot. Here are some tips to make your car stand out from the rest. Wash the car and roll up the windows. Here we go! Camera: Today’s smart phones are equipped with better a better camera app than ever. If you have access to a professional camera, that’s even the better. With focus and zoom capabilities, a professional camera is more versatile. The cell phone has the advantage of allowing you to email the image within moments of shooting the picture. Time of Day: The best time of day is in the morning, 10:00 – 11:00 or afternoon 1:30 – 3:00. It’s better to avoid harsh lighting conditions. They can cause glare on the windshield and cause th...

There are a few reasons to sell a car; to trade it in for a new or newer one, to replace it with something more fitting to your current lifestyle, or to make a profit. There are disadvantages to working with a dealer. His hope is that you will trade it in for something in his inventory, or maybe offer you less than you’d expect just so that you won’t have to go through the hassle of selling it on your own. There are also disadvantages to selling it in the online classifieds for basic security reasons. Craigslist has been associated with crime and theft and that’s discouraging. There is another option and it’s not necessarily new. Why not consider an auto broker, such as Kumbera Motors? Also known as an auto seller’s agent, or auto listing agent , there are some clear advantages to selling your car this way. •    The cars are promoted online. •    The seller’s agent will take the vehicle, put it on his lot, handle the sale and take only a commission whe...

If you’re looking for a car in any of these categories, classic, rare, collectible, custom, luxury, high performance, quality, or gently used, Kumbera Motors is the place with integrity. Kumbera Motors is a car seller’s agent and they take pride in posting cars on their website that have accurate descriptions and quality photos. There is a set of criteria when it comes to posting a car on the Kumbera website. This is a site where buyers and sellers come together to help anyone who is searching to find his automotive dream. Here is how it helps the seller: •    Keep your weekends to yourself. Don’t face the frustration of taking your car to an auction or swap meet only to find that the right buyer didn’t come along. Kumbera has 10 years experience as an auto listing agent. •    Buyers look on the Internet when they are ready to purchase. The site is easy to navigate and the cars have accurate photos and descriptions. •    Take away ...