How to Get the Most Out of Your Trade
Do you know how to get the most out of your trade? Even if you’ve traded in a car before near Smyrna, Dover, or Middletown, Delaware, you may need a refresher. If you’ve never traded in a car before, you’ll definitely need the tips that i.g. Burton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) of Smyrna can provide.
Find Out the Trade-in Value
To find out how much your car is worth, you can check the Kelley Blue Book and Edmunds websites. They carry current information about tons of diverse cars, so that you can get an idea of what you can expect to receive.
Make it easy on yourself by arranging the trade-in of your vehicle by using our appraisal tool. It’s not just an appraisal tool, though; it can set up a solid offer for your car. Tap on the Value Your Trade link and then fill out the CARFAX® Trade-in Value form. It can produce an offer for your car that can be redeemed at our dealership.
What Information Do You Need?
When you’re filling out the trade-in form, you’ll need to have some information handy. Enter your license plate number, the vehicle identification number (VIN), and make of your car. This will help you to search for the current estimated value for your car. You’ll also want to know the model and trim of your car as well as the options it offers.
How to Prepare Your Car
Whether you’re satisfied with the estimated value of your car or not, you will need to prepare your car for the eventual trade-in transaction. Since the appraisal tool on our website can set up a firm offer, it may be wise to complete all these preparations first, so that you can boost the value and get more compensation for your car.
Start out by cleaning your car. A clean car shows the lines of the car better and makes an impression on the dealership. Take out all the trash that’s been collected in your car and remove personal items such as gloves, boxes of tissues, chargers, and anything else you can think of.
Once you’ve completed that step, use some elbow grease and cleansers to really make your vehicle shine. Swab down the dashboard and steering wheel, clean the interior windshield and windows, and vacuum the upholstery and floor mats. You’ll see the difference as soon as you’re done.
For the exterior, you may wish to go to your favorite car wash or handle the washing yourself. After this, you may wonder if you should take your car in for service.
Should You Schedule Service?
Schedule a quick inspection of your car to see if any minor adjustments should be made. Maybe you need a new set of wiper blades or there’s a light bulb that’s out. You may even want to schedule an oil change. These items can easily and affordably be taken care of to raise the value of your car.
What to Bring to the Trade-in
Make sure that you bring these items to the trade-in:
- Driver’s license
- Social security card
- Title and registration
- Proof of insurance
- All sets of keys
If you have a down payment to contribute beyond the trade-in value, remember to bring that as well.
Get the Most Out of Your Trade
You can get the most out of your trade by following the guidelines mentioned above. If you’re trading in your car near Smyrna, Dover, or Middletown, DE, we’re happy to offer you ample compensation at i.g. Burton CDJR of Smyrna. Contact us online today.
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