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WATCH: Some of the most hilarious things people say when trying to sell you a car

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<i>Image: YouTube</i>
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Selling a car privately should be a straight-forward process; the owner lists the condition, specs and anything else to make the car more appealing to potential buyers, right?

As the video from Car Throttle shows, some people try so hard at selling their car they probably don't know what they're talking about.

Let the car do the talking

Imagine someone telling you that minor body rust is just a bit of car acne or that tears in the seat are meant to be there like brand new ripped jeans.

READ: 'Please buy my car' - Owner creates hilarious ad to sell his Subaru WRX

From throwing sawdust in the cylinder head to make the engine sound smoother to using zip-ties to keep a front bumper together, I've personally seen some of the craziest things people have done to make their car seem in top condition.

Check out the video:

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