8 Ways To Boost Your Car's Trade-In Value
SIs it time to move on from your current vehicle for an updated and shiny new model? If you're trading your car in at a dealership, you'll want to make sure you can get the best deal possible. To get the fair trade-in value you deserve, Sisbarro Buick GMC in Las Cruces suggests following these eight tips and tricks.
1. RESEARCH THE VALUE
You can easily find the value of your car through websites like Edmunds, Kelley Blue Book, AutoTrader, and the National Automobile Dealers Association. It's also a good idea to get an appraisal on your vehicle from a CarMax store, or to visit multiple used car dealerships and see what they would offer you for the car.
2. SPRUCE UP YOUR VEHICLE
A thorough, deep cleaning can reflect how you treated the car overall and give the dealer a positive first reaction. Rid your vehicle of any garbage or junk, and have the car washed, waxed, and vacuumed. We even recommend cleaning the engine so there's no grease and grime when you pop the hood.
3. FIX ANY DINGS
If you have any small dings on the exterior, you should get them fixed. It's important to make the car look as new as you can.
4. HAVE THE RECEIPTS READY
If you've held onto receipts or records of your vehicle's maintenance or repairs, you can show them to the dealer as proof that you've taken proper care of your car.
5. LOOK FOR PROMOTIONS
A car dealership's offer on your trade-in can be influenced by a number of factors, such as current inventory and how likely your car will sell. Try to find dealers who are offering special promotions with trade-ins, or go to the dealership at the very end of the month when sales quotas need to be met.
6. DON'T HIDE ANY INFORMATION
Don't claim you have a high trade-in offer in hopes of the dealer trying to beat it. This tactic rarely works, and an experiences appraiser will see right through the inflated offer. If your estimate is real, make sure you have the CarMax in-writing offer to back it up.
7. NEGOTIATE
The first trade-in offer at a dealership is typically low, so there's room for you to negotiate. If you intend on purchasing your new vehicle from the dealer that day, tell them you'd need the trade-in price improved before moving forward with buying a car. You can also ask the dealer if he or she would be willing to match or beat the Edmunds or Kelley Blue Book price.
8. DON'T BE AFRAID TO WALK AWAY
If you're not satisfied with the deal, don't feel pressured to sign your car over to the dealership. Walk away, and explore other options before settling.
TRADE IN YOUR VEHICLE AT SISBARRO BUICK GMC IN LAS CRUCES
Follow these helpful tips to make sure you get the best offer on your trade-in. When it comes time to trade in your current vehicle for a new Buick or GMC model, simply fill out our convenient trade-in form to quickly discover your car's value. After, make your way over to our car dealership in Las Cruces to Get Your Sisbarro Buick GMC Deal!
Have any questions about trading in your vehicle? Don't hesitate to reach out to us at (800) 215-8021!
