7 Bike Selling Tips Made for You

7 Things to Know Before You Sell Your Bike

To make your bike-selling procedure smooth, have a look at the tips below:

1. Find the Right Buyer

   This is the first and the most crucial step while selling your bike. Finding the right buyer means the person should be interested in buying the used bike at the same price you wish to sell it. You can contact the interested party directly or find a dealer available online.

   If you plan to sell your two-wheeler to the dealer, they will find a buyer for you, check the buyer's authenticity, sort out the paperwork & do all the other formalities to make your sale successful. However, if you make it on your own, ensure that you make the right deal, take the details of the interested buyer correctly, and make the sale at the best price without paying a commission or dealer's fee.

2. Get Ready with the Required Documents

   Once you find a suitable buyer, the next thing you will do is get ready with the documents required. Below is a list of documents that you must keep handy while selling your motorcycle:

   • Bike Ownership Certificate (RC)
   • PUCC (Pollution Under Control Certificate)
   • DL (Driving License)
   • Sales agreement
   • Bike Insurance Policy
   • Other documents (might vary from dealer to dealer)

3. Negotiation

   You should negotiate the prices with the buyer or dealer for the best deal. For a better understanding of the resale value of your bike model, you can refer to the prices online and then set the price accordingly. You can even contact your friend who has recently sold their bike.

4. Repair all the Mechanical Issues

   To ensure the buyer's and your safety, bike repair is one of the crucial steps you shouldn't miss. All well-maintained and serviced bikes always attract buyers. Therefore, get a professional mechanic to inspect them. Here is a list of components that must be checked thoroughly:

   • Tyre alignment
   • Brake fluids & pads
   • Lubrication control cables
   • Chain tension
   • Battery check
   • Air and engine filters
   • Change the engine oil

   In simple terms, ensure your bike is in its best condition and gives maximum output to lead to a quicker sale.

5. Transfer Your Bike Ownership

   At last, stick to the offer and ensure you have prepared all the bike-related documents in the buyer's name. You will need forms 28, 29, and 30 from RTO to transfer the bike ownership.

6. Transfer Your Bike Insurance Policy

   If your buyer resides in your state, you will need to transfer the bike insurance ownership in 14 days, and if the regulating party lives in a different state, then the duration exceeds 45 days.

   To transfer your bike insurance policy to the buyer, submit forms 29 and 30 along with the Registration Certificate of your bike, emission test papers, passport-size photo, and other mandatory documents to the RTO. The authority will verify all those submitted documents, and if everything goes well, they will transfer the bike insurance ownership to the new bike owner.

   Moreover, if the policy is expired or lapsed, ask the buyer to buy at leastthird-party bike insurance, as it is mandatory in India. It is essential for legal compliance and their protection.

7. Last Step- Present Your Bike in an Excellent Way

   Usually, people forget to make their vehicle presentable in front of the buyer. The appearance of your bike helps determine its condition. When selling your bike to the dealer, it is crucial to clean and polish parts, like- spikes, wiring, cables, signal lenses, and all the other things with a clean cloth.

   However, if you sell it in an online portal, you must upload HD-quality pictures and videos of the vehicle with a good phone camera. This will help the interested buyer to know the bike's condition from every angle. Add your details to the online portal so the potential buyer can easily connect with you.