What Factors Affect Your Trade-in Value Dothan, AL
You may have traded your vehicle before, but perhaps you're not too familiar with how we appraise it. Here in our quick overview, we lay out the different factors that affect your vehicle’s trade-in value. You can ask different questions about this process at Gilland Ford!
Cabin and Exterior Condition
The ins and outs of your car play a huge role in its appraisal amount. Perhaps your Ford or Honda model experienced dings or scratches on the outer shell. Having these fixed up can improve its value. Plus, you’ll want to clean up the outer shell from any mud or dirt stuck on the exterior after many drives to Westgate Park. Moreover, the carpets and seats may have dirt or fur from your pet left on them. By having these cleaned with a vacuum, your vehicle can look more restored for the final appraisal. Also, wiping the car windows, dashboard, center console, and more parts of dust and grime can leave a polished look to boost your car’s value.
Engine and Mechanical Condition
Moving on, let’s continue to fill you in on factors that impact your car’s value. One component in your vehicle that also plays a huge role in the appraisal outcome during your inspection is the powertrain. As you drive your Toyota or Lexus car to work in Dothan, it’s essential to have it constantly serviced. That way, we find that it’s running well with an up-to-date oil change as we inspect it at Gilland Ford. We also examine other parts of the model, including windshield wipers for example. By having components that are in sublime condition, expect to have a higher appraisal for the trade-off.
Maintenance and Accident History
We’ll finish off by discussing other aspects of our appraisal that can alter your car’s trade-in value, including your vehicle’s maintenance history. By looking at the different service records of your model, we’re able to determine how well cared for it was throughout its life. Expect to have a rewarding appraisal for thorough and consistent maintenance on the tires, engine, battery, and other parts. Perhaps your vehicle may have had an accident when driving home during your routine commutes on Route 90 from work. Depending on how major the damage was on the model, it could impact your vehicle’s appraisal. We recommend having repairs done on any vehicle that's damaged to help its value rise back up again. To understand more about your car’s current dollar amount, make sure to visit our Value Your Trade tool!
