How to Trade In a Car

Is it time to move on to a new vehicle, but you’re not sure how to trade in your car? A lot of our Lexington customers have been surprised to find out just how easy trading in a car can be. Trading in a car also has its benefits, such as lowering your down payment or, in some cases, your monthly payment on your new loan. We want your used car and are eager to give you a fair offer for it. We also want you to be prepared for the process, so we’ve put together the guide below on how to trade in a car.

How to Trade In Your Car – 4 Steps

Learning how to trade in a car isn’t hard. In fact, we do a lot of the work for you. Just follow the steps below:

1. Find Out What Your Trade-In is Worth

Every honest guide on how to trade in a car will start with this step. After all, how will you be able to negotiate unless you’re prepared? Fortunately, we have an online tool that will let you value your trade before you even step foot on our lot.

2. Get Your Car Ready

Savvy Louisville drivers who know how to trade in a car to get the best price know the value of making small repairs and cleaning the car. Just as a clean car appeals to you when you’re shopping for one, clean cars also appeal to dealers. When it comes to repairs, you want to be balanced. Minor repairs, especially to the body or interior of the vehicle can be worth it. But major repairs may not make financial sense, depending on how much your car is worth.

3. Let Us Look Over Your Car

Just as you would test drive a used car before buying one, a dealer will want to look over your car before making an offer. We’ll want to let our service technicians take a look at your car as well, but we always make a fair evaluation. We recommend doing your own inspection first.

4. Consider Our Trade-In Offer

A trade-in offer isn’t set in stone. We pride ourselves on making the fairest trade-in offers possible and can usually give you a better offer than KBB. But, if you think your car is worth more, especially if you have some information we’re not aware of, let us know. We’ll talk about it. Here are a couple of things you should know:

• The first offer you’re given isn’t necessarily set in stone, and you can choose to haggle up based on the trade-in value research you’ve done.
• If you’re upside down on your auto loan and wish to consolidate what you owe with the price of your new car, our finance department will happily explain how to trade in your car under those circumstances.

Bring Your Trade-In to Dan Cummins Auto Group of Paris

Now that you know how to trade in your car, bring it to us so that we can make you a great offer on it. We make the whole process as easy as possible. And, if you found this guide helpful, check out our other tips on auto financing. We’re just a short drive away from Cincinnati. Contact us today to find out how easy trading or buying a car can be.