1. Model, engine and actual market demand
Two cars of the same make and year can have different values. Demand for a particular body style, engine, gearbox and drivetrain often matters more than the badge on the grille.
An advertised price is not a completed sale price. Compare vehicles with similar specification and condition rather than choosing the most expensive visible advert.
2. Mileage and maintenance history
Mileage is considered together with how the car was used and maintained. Higher documented mileage can be clearer than lower mileage with an unexplained history.
Invoices, service records, inspection history and records of major work help support the stated condition, but their absence does not automatically prevent an offer.
3. Bodywork, corrosion and accident damage
A minor scratch and structural collision damage are not the same. The affected panels, geometry, safety systems, paint quality, corrosion and whether the car can be transported safely are all assessed.
Photograph both a close-up of the damage and the entire corner of the car. Context shows how many parts are affected.
4. Mechanical condition and uncertainty
A warning light, uneven engine operation or gearbox jolts affect value differently. If the diagnosis is unknown, the buyer must allow for risk; a specific garage finding can reduce that uncertainty.
Do not guess the diagnosis. Describe the symptoms precisely: when they appeared, whether the car starts and moves, and whether any fluids are leaking.
5. Specification, keys and spare wheels
Working air conditioning, safety and comfort equipment, two keys and useful wheel sets can add value. Missing or non-working equipment has the opposite effect.
Keep the list short and verifiable. “Fully loaded” is less helpful than a few specific features.
6. Documents, steering-wheel position and registration
A registration certificate, owner details, SDK and clear origin help the sale proceed smoothly. A right-hand-drive car can also be valued, although demand and its registration situation may differ.
State in advance if a document is missing or the car is not yet registered in Lithuania.
7. Location and actual collection conditions
A roadworthy car in a city car park and a car with locked wheels in an underground garage require different collection arrangements. Logistics are a real part of the offer.
Give the location, gate width, height restrictions, road surface and whether the car rolls. One access photo can be more useful than another interior image.
8. Accuracy of information
The seller’s greatest advantage is reducing uncertainty. When the description and photos match the inspection, it is easier to preserve the terms discussed in advance.
A good enquiry does not need to be long. It should be specific, honest and include the images that answer the most obvious questions.