Repair And Fix it

Place a sales ad on a website like Craigslist. In the body of your ad, mention the cars emission problems directly. Include all details related to the emission troubles. If you are aware of the specific cause of the problem, add this information as a suggestion for repair. For example, if a faulty catalytic converter is causing the problem, state that it needs to be replaced.

Drop your asking price below the Kelley Blue Book value. Say, in your ad, that the emission problems are the reason for the lower price. Market your car as a good deal for any prospective buyers due to the lowered price. Be willing to negotiate. Include a section that cites the benefit purchasing a car with a fixable problem at a very good price--that the buyer could save money. Make sure that this is the case--that the price of the car and the repair are less than the value of the car. Remember that a car with a problem isnt likely to be attractive to buyers unless they can save money.

Disclose all emission issues to a prospective buyer who contacts you. Go over the information regarding the emission problems once again. He must agree to incur all responsibility regarding the problems. He must be aware of possible smog checks in the future, which he will be completely responsible for.

Clean your car interior. Remove all food scraps, trash and other debris. Vacuum well. Wipe down all surfaces with an upholstery cleaner. This will remove insect eggs that could hatch later, and it will disturb any nesting insects.

Heat up your car. Extreme heat kills most insects. If you can find a hot locale, park the car there and roll up the windows. A temperature above 140 degrees will kill most of the bugs. Vacuum afterwards to remove dead insects.

Freeze your car. If you live in a cold climate, park the car in the coldest spot you can find. A temperature of about 20 degrees below zero will kill most of the insects. Leave the windows down if there is no precipitation, so that the car will get as cold as possible.

Fumigate with carbon dioxide. This is the gas that adds fizz to sodas. Ask a florist where he gets his carbon dioxide for fumigation, because florists use this gas on plants they are about to ship or deliver. It will not leave a smell in your car, and if you air out the vehicle before driving, there will be no dangerous fumes for you to breathe.

Spray lavender oil. This kills bedbugs. You will have a lavender smell in your car for awhile, but it is not harmful to breathe. Spray the seats, seat covers and arm rests with lavender oil. Vacuum after a few hours to remove any dead bed bugs.