Trade in Your Car

Are you feeling ready for a new vehicle? If you’re trying to figure out what you should do with your current ride, one option is to trade in the car when you purchase your new vehicle. Trading in a car is easy and straightforward.

Our team at Geoff Penske Buick GMC has a lot of experience working with drivers from Shillington, Reading, and Lancaster, PA, who are trading in their vehicles. Give this page a read to learn about the trade-in process.

What’s the Difference Between Selling and Trading in Your Car?

So, if you can sell and trade in your vehicle to a dealership, you might wonder what the difference is between the two options.

When selling your car, you have the option of selling it privately or to a dealership. When you sell it yourself, you do all the work surrounding test drives, inspections, and finding buyers. Selling to a dealership means simply selling your vehicle and walking away.

When you trade in your vehicle to a dealership, you’re most likely also purchasing a new ride. The money you make from the trade-in goes toward the down payment on your next car. You get some money off your new vehicle, and your old automobile is taken care of.

There’s also no waiting to get a new car until your old car sells since the dealership buys it simultaneously.

To Repair or Not Repair

One other thing you can do before bringing in your vehicle that might improve the value of your car is to repair it. If your car has some dents, scratches, or other minor issues, getting them fixed can make your vehicle worth more.

However, you’ll be spending money to make those repairs, so you’ll have to decide if that’s worth the money.

One free thing you can do is make sure your vehicle is up to date on any recalls. Recall repairs are typically free and can make a difference in terms of vehicle value.

Trade in Your Car at Our Dealership Today

Now that you know a bit more about how trading in your car works, are you ready to get started? Our team at Geoff Penske Buick GMC is happy to walk you through the vehicle-buying and trading-in process so you can drive away in your new vehicle feeling confident.

Drivers from Shillington, Reading, and Lancaster, PA, can contact our team if you have questions. We look forward to hearing from you.