Private Sale Prep Service

[Steven8]

Hi folks, being forced to sell my 13 year old diesel due to Edinburgh LEZ restrictions.

Whilst fully serviced, there are a few light scrapes that have been picked up over the years.

Was wondering if anyone knows of any garages in Edinburgh or nearby that do sale preparation work. Due to the low value and age of the car I don't want to spend a fortune , just a cheap and cheerful job that will help the car look it's best. Got me thinking also if any garage offers a full prep service, e.g
Scrapes/valeting/wheel touch up etc specifically for private sales.

Grateful for any recommendations, (or any warnings 😉)

Cheers

[sherman]

Water work autospa out near Danderhall
https://maps.app.goo.gl/V7usWWP2Egv3t7zs5

Or Proshine on the Wisp will both do what you want.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MbtL1Y3pkAVRDTRD9

Theres many others arond the city depending on where you live that may be easier to get to.

[Steven8]

Thanks but I have maybe downplayed the scratches. These need to be sprayed, most likely a touch of filler too. I just down want to spend a couple of grand when the car is probably worth only 4., sorry for not clarifying that,
Cheers
S

[sherman]

Steven8 said:

Thanks but I have maybe downplayed the scratches. These need to be sprayed, most likely a touch of filler too. I just down want to spend a couple of grand when the car is probably worth only 4., sorry for not clarifying that,
Cheers
S

These places will do a valet and machine polish sort of thing.
On a 4k car thats all that a dealership would do prep wise.
They are not bodyshops.
You wouldnt get the money back on the selling price that it would cost you to get a bodyshop to fix panels.

[Skyedriver]

sherman said:

You wouldnt get the money back on the selling price that it would cost you to get a bodyshop to fix panels.

^^this^^

[Steven8]

Hi, thanks, it's good to hear some views on this. WBSC are offering me 3.5, autotrader would suggest up to 6. I am therefore happy to pay a body shop 500 to give the two affected corners a light rub and spray to get it up to nearer the 6 mark (accepting that it's not going to be concourse by any manner of means. So basically a cheap and cheerful sprayer is what required

Cheers
S8

[Davie]

For a fairly inexpensive touch up, the van based / Chips Away guys can be pretty good? Though I'd agree, will a few hundred on paint be worth the investment come sale time at this level? Cars priced at the upper level of the market seems a tough sell. Selling cheaper but with "character" might see it away faster? Tough one to call.

[Steven8]

😁, I like the idea that I can classify some scrapes as 'character', it is a 4x4 after all. I've resigned myself to not getting the top end, that would be nearer 8, I just want to get as far away from the WBAC valuation as I can.
Cheers for the advice guys
S