When an interested party comes to look at your car you will want to make sure that their first impression is a good one. This is not limited to a wash and dry. Get the car washed, waxed, and detailed. Make sure the car is running well, take it to a mechanic and get a report about its condition, get what you can fixed, either that or sell the car "as is", which may deter some buyers.

If the body is dented or scratched you may want to get these issues fixed as well. Thoroughly clean out the car, make the buyer feel comfortable while they look at it. Wipe down and clean the tires. Clean all the glass, including mirrors. Wipe down the dashboard and clear the ashtrays out, if you are a smoker you may want to freshen the upholstery with a scented cleaner and air out the vehicle. Have a sellers folder ready with all of your maintenance records, logs, and receipts to easily shows the buyer.