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Benefits of Selling Your Vehicle on Consignment<\/h2>\n

Selling a vehicle is no easy task. Trust us, we have been doing it since 1984 and some of them can still be a bit tricky. But during that time we have also sold over 30,000 vehicles, so we do know a thing or two about what we are doing and how to sell a car. If you don\u2019t want to deal with all of the hassles of selling your vehicle, but still want to reap some of its profits, we can sell your vehicle here at Phillips Auto on consignment. There are a number of other benefits to selling your vehicle on consignment<\/strong> with us as well!<\/p>\n

How Does the Consignment Process Work in Newport Beach, CA?<\/h3>\n

\"HowBefore we get to more of the benefits of selling your vehicle on consignment, we first want to let you know how the consignment process works here at Phillips Auto. When you first bring your vehicle to us, we will have an initial consultation with you where we will discuss many of the benefits of selling on consignment, as well as coming to a consignment agreement. We will also explain the percentage that we charge of the vehicle’s selling price. This percentage will depend on the price of the car. After this initial consultation, your vehicle will begin the initial consignment process. This includes completing the following steps:<\/p>\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Your car will undergo a 31-point inspection which will thoroughly review the vehicle\u2019s mechanics.<\/p>\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Your car will then receive a hand wash detail, wax, and undergo an armor all process.<\/p>\n

Step 3:<\/strong> To comply with California state law, your vehicle will next go through the proper smog tests.<\/p>\n

Step 4:<\/strong> Finally, a professional photographer will take 45-50 pictures of your vehicle in our photo room for the online listing.<\/p>\n

Once your vehicle passes the tests and the pictures are taken, the Phillips Auto Online Marketing Specialist will place your vehicle on all of the major car sales websites. This includes: CarGurus, Cars.com, AutoTrader, CarsDirect, CarFax and OVE. It will also be listed on our own website in our inventory<\/a> which has more than 6000 visitors\u00a0each month.<\/p>\n

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How Long Does a Vehicle Take to Sell?<\/h3>\n

Typically it takes between 15 to 60 days for us to sell your vehicle. During this time your vehicle will be hand washed twice a week. If you do not want to wait for your car to sell on consignment, you do have the option to simply sell us your car. More information on this can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What Types of Vehicles Do We Take for Consignment?<\/h3>\n

We consign for a wide variety of vehicles here at Phillips Auto. These include:<\/p>\n

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