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4 Tips For Negotiating With Car Dealers

Even in the heat of a negotiation, remember that it isn't personal. The dealer won't be upset with you, even if it seems as though the two of you are at odds. Even if the two of you see things differently, that's OK. Remember this, and you'll be able… - read full article

Advantages of Selling a Car in Boston

Call Boston Car Buyers at (617) 547-0692 or visit our Cambridge location at 186 Monsignor O'Brien Hwy. Cambridge, MA 02141. We’ll do what we can to answer all of your questions questions, and will give you cash for your car on the same day… - read full article

All quotes are free without obligation

Charging for a quote. This is one practice we simply can’t get behind. We don’t think it’s fair to our customers to charge them simply for a quote; that’s highway robbery. When we give a quote, we want to make it abundantly clear… - read full article

Avoid The Frustrations of Selling Your Car

Selling your car is among the most frustrating things you will ever have to do. There are so many different variables, many of which are out of your control, that you can often feel helpless as you try to sell your car. Luckily, there are a few simple… - read full article

Conveniently Located

If you want to sell your car for quick cash, Boston Car Buyers is the place to go. Not only do we provide cash for your car — no matter what the car is — but we also do so at a fair market rate on the same day. It’s due to that level… - read full article

Do You Really Need a Car in Boston?

If you move to Boston without a car, you may learn what many new residents of Boston realize: you do not actually need a car. With the T, Zip Car, Relay Rides, and other services, you can probably get around just fine throughout the cities of Boston… - read full article

Don't Be Fooled By The Blue Book

The Austrian school of economics is, for the first time since the '40s, entering the public consciousness in a very big way. From Friedrich Hayek (who opposed the currently-prevailing Keynesian school of economics in the '30s) to Ludwig Von Mises,… - read full article

Don't use Kelley Blue Book (KBB) to determine the price of your car

When you ask people, “What’s the most accepted way of determining the fair market value of a car,” many people will answer, “The Kelley Blue Book”. And why not? It’s ubiquitous, it’s used by many dealers, and… - read full article

Fair Wholesale Price:

There’s a common belief that any dealership that wants to buy your car from you is, by default, going to rip you off. It’s a very common belief, and the archetype of the sleazy car dealer is very prevalent in society. Since this is a common… - read full article

Haggling Vs. Negotiating

In negotiating parlance, haggling is considered subpar, especially in relation to mutually beneficial negotiating. When selling your car, it's useful to know the difference between the two so you can have a healthy, happy, and positive negotiation… - read full article

How The Used Car Market Works

In the used car market, profit reigns over all else. No dealer wants to lose his or her shirt. On the other hand, the myth of the unscrupulous deal who just wants to get the better of you is, more often than not, untrue. Know that when you sell your… - read full article

How To Prepare To Sell Your Car

By taking necessary due diligence before selling your car, you can increase your car's perceived value, understand the market, and get the most bang for buck when you finally sign the dotted line. Here are some ways you can intelligently plan to sell… - read full article

How to Sell your Car in New England

Selling your car can be a bit of a hassle, and it can take up so much of your valuable time. Very few people actually enjoy the process of selling cars. From putting up ads in your local classifieds, to putting ads on Craigslist, to listing… - read full article

I'm Not A Car Expert! How Do I Sell My Car?

You don't have to be a car expert to successfully sell your car. You just have to know the basics, be persistent, and know where to start. While there are many important details that you'd be foolish to overlook when selling your car, it is not nearly… - read full article

Immediate cash on the spot

One of the most frustratingly annoying aspects of selling a car is the waiting period. Often, people (like you, perhaps) want to sell their cars in order to make some cash with which they can buy a new car. The time it takes to list, show, and ultimately… - read full article

Is There An Ideal Time To Sell Your Car?

Some times of the year are better than other times when selling your car � particularly when trying to sell a used car with market elasticity. Time it right, and you'll be able to fetch even more cash for your car, or perhaps even sell your car faster… - read full article

No advertising cost

Selling a car can be a costly and time-consuming process. Craigslist ads can cost as much as $50 each. When you list a car on eBay Motors, you’ll have to pay a substantial fee, even if you don’t end up selling your car — and that&rsquo… - read full article

No mechanics or strangers

Yes, we will need to inspect your car before buying it. Of course. However, we’ll do it in a minimally intrusive way. We will simply want to ensure that the car is in good working condition so that we can give you as fair and mutually beneficial… - read full article

Professional service

No, we aim to delight. That’s why we’ll take the time to explain the process to you, inspect your car thoroughly, and give you as fair and competitive prices as possible. And if the price we quote is amenable, we’ll sign a check on… - read full article

Sell Your Car, Take the T, Save Money

Everyone's looking for ways to save money these days. One of the easiest ways to save money in Boston is by selling your car and taking public transportation instead. Whether you commute from outside the city and need a commuter rail pass or simply… - read full article

Selling a Car? Avoid Haggling

If you’re selling a car, you are very likely to fall into the trap of haggling with potential buyers. Sooner or later, car buyers will come to you wanting to buy your car. You’ll tell them how much you’re selling the car for, and they… - read full article

Should You Sell Your Car Online or In Person?

The Internet is a wonderful thing. It has broadened the horizons of communication, helped to flatten the earth, and has democratized the world of commerce. With all the tools available at your disposal, it can be tempting to try to sell your car online… - read full article

Should You Trade In Your Car Or Sell It?

Is it that time again? Time to replace your car? Surely you've heard people vociferously argue for one or another. Some believe you should sell, while others strongly believe you should trade in your car. While there is some contention among experts… - read full article

The 3 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make When Selling Your Car

The three biggest mistakes you can make when selling your car are � in no particular order � not exploring your options, not vetting buyers appropriately, and relying too heavily on guidebooks such as the Kelley Blue Book. Take care not to make these… - read full article

The 3 Biggest Myths of Car Trade-Ins

As with most niche markets, it can often be difficult to separate fact and fiction when it comes to car trade-ins. Some of the ideas people have about selling your car to a dealer or trading it in are so backwards that one can't help but wonder where… - read full article

The 3 Worst Kinds of Car Buyers

The Lowballer tosses ridiculously low prices, hoping someone will bite. Don't be fooled into thinking he's someone who can be reasonably bargained with � he's just a predator looking for a fool. This one's easy to avoid � just be firm and assertive… - read full article

The Fastest Way To Lose Money Selling Your Car

That doesn't mean you have to haggle endlessly in a "tit for tat" manner. Nor does it mean that you might not get an incredible deal as your first offer. If so, then by all means, toss this rule out the window. But it's incredibly unlikely… - read full article

The Fastest Way To Sell Your Car In Boston

When selling your car in Boston or Cambridge, there are many venues you can explore. You can attempt to sell your car yourself by listing it on Craigslist. You can try trading in your car at a standard car dealership. You can even extend your potential… - read full article

The Main Factors That Influence Your Car's Value

It can be incredibly frustrating to try to figure out your car's value just by reading Consumer Reports and online websites. Everyone will give you different figures until you just throw your hands in the air and give up. There are a few factors,… - read full article

Tips For Researching Car Values

When selling your car, you should arm yourself with the knowledge of your car's actual value. Unless you know how much your car is actually worth, it's impossible to know whether or not you're getting a fair deal for your car. You can feel it out… - read full article

Trading In vs. Selling

There are a number of different reasons why you’d want to sell your car vs. why you’d want to trade in your car. Let’s just assume, for the sake of argument, that you know that you want to buy a new car. Let’s also assume… - read full article

We pay off loans and leases

If you’re anything like the majority of car owners, you have some form of loan or lease arrangement with your car. While this sometimes makes the process of selling your car more complex, our aim is to make it as simple as if you owned it outright… - read full article

We Will Come to You

Coming directly to you is one of the most convenient services we offer, and it’s one of the services our customers have thanked us for the most. You don’t need to come to our location in Cambridge in order to sell your car to us. If you… - read full article

What Austrian Economics Can Teach You About Selling Your Car

What Cars Do You Buy?

We don’t have a narrow range of focus when buying cars. We have bought cars spanning the gamut of price ranges, from $50.00 $225,000.00. No car is too expensive to sell to us, and no car is too cheap. Whether you want to sell a classic car to… - read full article

What do you do with the vehicles after you purchase them?

At Boston Car Buyers, we get a lot of questions — some more common than others. Customers like you want to know more about our car buying process, and our goal is to be as transparent as possible with you so that you know exactly what you can… - read full article

What if I Owe Money?

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What if I owe more money than you offer.

Unfortunately, however, you do have to come up with the deficiency between the amount we offer you and the amount that you owe. For example, let’s say that you owe $15,000.00 on your car, and we offer you $12,000.00 for it. In this scenario, there… - read full article

Where To Find a Buyer For Your Car

So, you want to sell your car? Well, first, you'll have to find a buyer � an task that's easier said than done. There are many places to find a buyer, but the most common places are Craigslist, online stores, and local used car dealerships who buy… - read full article

Why Do We Inspect So Thoroughly?

The reason our inspection process is so thorough is simple: in Massachusetts, we must legally stand by every car that we sell. If we buy a car from you and then sell it, and it turns out to be a “lemon” (in other words, if repair costs… - read full article