Trade-In Your Vehicle

 

Step One: Get Your Paperwork Together

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The first thing to do is get organized. Getting your paperwork together, including your title if you’ve finished paying off your vehicle, can help you get more money for your trade in.

The paperwork that can help increase your vehicle’s value is maintenance and repair records. These receipts show you’ve taken care of your car and that it’s in good condition.

Step Two: Clean Up Your Vehicle

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There isn’t one specific rule regarding how clean your vehicle should be. However, a good wash and vacuum of your car will make it look nice. It is also helpful to remove your personal items or garbage from the interior too.

Another aspect of cleaning up your vehicle can include completing minor repairs like dents or scratches. This is a personal choice. It will raise your vehicle’s value, but there is no way to guarantee it will increase the value enough to cover the costs of those repairs.

Step Three: Find Our Your Car’s Worth

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Figuring out your vehicle’s worth can help you negotiate down the line. If you know your car’s worth, you can negotiate for a fair price. The internet makes it easy to get estimates of your car’s worth. Many different places offer vehicle estimates.

Our dealership also has a value your trade tool called KBB Instant Cash Offer. Our online estimator uses Kelley Blue Book prices. You can even redeem the offer at our dealership.

Step Four: Negotiate Trade-In Price

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The next step is to negotiate the price of your trade in. If you’ve done your research, you know what your car is worth. Bringing that information with you can help ensure you get a fair price.

There will likely be some back and forth. Having the paperwork showing your maintenance records, repairs, and prices can give you a reason to negotiate for a specific price.

Step Five: Finalize the Deal

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Once you’ve finished negotiating, you’ll get a deal sheet to look over. This has all the finalized information. Look it over and confirm everything is correct. If it is, sign and finalize the deal.

This can get a bit more complicated if you’re also purchasing a vehicle but making sure all the paperwork is correct is important. If there are errors, ask that they get corrected before signing a contract.