Preparing Your Vehicle for Sale: What You Need to Know

1. Remove All Personal Belongings 🧹

✅ Check under the seats, glove box, trunk, and door panels
✅ Don’t forget paperwork, garage remotes, charging cords, and tools
✅ Clean out trash and personal items to avoid losing valuables

💡 Pro Tip: A clean car makes a better impression, even for junk car buyers.

2. Gather the Right Paperwork 📄

In Ohio, you’ll need:

• Your vehicle title

• A valid photo ID

• Any service records (optional)

✅ Sign the title correctly to transfer ownership
✅ Ask your buyer if they can assist with a lost title (we can!)

3. Remove the License Plates 🚘

✅ Take off your license plates before the car is towed
✅ Return them to the Ohio BMV or transfer them to another vehicle
✅ Avoid fines or issues tied to your old plate

4. Cancel Your Insurance and Registration 📋

✅ Contact your insurance provider and cancel the policy
✅ Notify the Ohio BMV your car has been sold
✅ This protects you from liability or future fees

5. Be Honest About the Car’s Condition 🔍

✅ Share details on whether it runs, what’s damaged, or what’s missing
✅ Buyers offer better quotes when they know what to expect
✅ Hiding major issues can lead to lower payouts or canceled pickups

6. Choose the Right Buyer 💰

✅ Look for licensed, local buyers with great reviews
✅ Ask about towing costs (it should be free!)
✅ Confirm payment method—cash on the spot is best

✅ Columbus Junk Cars Express checks all the boxes: fast cash, free towing, and hassle-free sales.

Why Work With Columbus Junk Cars Express?

✔ FREE towing across Columbus
✔ Instant cash payments—no delays
✔ We guide you through the paperwork
✔ Friendly, local team with hundreds of happy customers

📍 Address: 3550 Groveport East Rd, Columbus, OH, 43207
📞 Phone: (614) 440-1222
🌐 Website: Columbus Junk Cars Express

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Get your car ready to sell with this simple checklist. Learn how to prepare your vehicle and paperwork for a fast, smooth sale in Columbus.