Repair my car before selling?

[mblax10]

I recently moved into the city, no longer need a car and will be selling my 2001 Corolla.

The car was in good condition, 55k miles, with only a few minor isses (missing 1 hubcap, cracked front windshield also needs replacing.).

Last night, my sister was borrowing it and backed into an SUV. Their is now some body and paint damage as a result.

If I repair my car before selling will I get my money back or am I better off selling as is?

[stevie555]

Depends on the damage, how you plan on fixing it (yourself, a friend, or the shop), and who is going to buy it (a random fool who doesn't know much about cars, a family member, etc).

Generally speaking, its better to fix it before you sell it, but its hard to say which route is better becuase it depends on the specifics.

[Kmon]

Usually what you put into it you won't get back unless you do it \yourself or you got the car for a steal.

bumper/windshield probably around 1k, cars valued at what

Condition Value

Excellent $8,240
Good $7,645
Fair $6,910

that's kbb with ur car an auto.

So pot odds it's up to u.

If I were to sell a car I would do the windshield as that will turn off a lot of people, a little bumper damage is goign to happen in teh city anyways.

gl