How to Trade in Your Vehicle at a Dealership
How to Trade in Your Vehicle at a Dealership
Though you might be tempted to simply sell an unused car on your own, you’ll benefit in several ways by working with the experienced team at Gilland Ford. Not only are we familiar with the necessary steps, but we’re also highly motivated to add top-notch used vehicles to our inventory, so you can expect to receive a competitive offer. If you’re eager to begin, give us a call or visit the dealership today!
Preparation
First, it’s wise to assess the condition of your unwanted set of wheels to determine if it could benefit from some cleaning and maintenance. Even a simple car wash can go a long way, as it will leave the exterior sparkling in the sun. Similarly, removing any trash from the interior, vacuuming the floors and seats, and giving all surfaces a wipedown will make the cabin looking fresh for the next occupant. To really go the extra mile, you might also want to bring the ride to our Service Department for basic repairs. Of course, if you’d prefer to save yourself the time, you’re perfectly free to sell your model as-is.
Online Assessment
To learn what your vehicle is worth prior to visiting the dealership, be certain to plug its info into our online Value Your Trade form. That way, you’ll have an idea of how much you stand to gain ahead of time, so you can shop for a replacement without worrying about whether or not it will be a good fit for your budget. To start, provide us with the vehicle’s year, make, model, and mileage, as well as your zip code. Next, you may be prompted to check off any optional accessories that your ride may have before telling us your contact and replacement vehicle details. Once you click submit, we’ll have our initial estimate over to you in no time at all!
Visit the Dealership
Ultimately, you’ll need to visit the dealership to finalize the transaction. While you take your top contenders for a test drive, a member of our staff will perform an in-person inspection to come up with our official appraisal of its worth. Should you agree to offer, we’ll go ahead and begin the title transfer so you can focus on your exciting new purchase! We’ll subtract the trade-in value from the sticker price to help you access a more competitive monthly payment, so you can enjoy your next set of wheels to the fullest. If you’d like to hear more about the process, don’t hesitate to call us ahead of time.
To learn more about how to trade in your vehicle at a dealership, contact us at Gilland Ford whenever you have a spare more. Our goal is to make each step along the way easy and streamlined so there’s no grey area!