How to Get the Most for Your Trade-in

Selling a car can take a lot time and can be stressful. Many people prefer to trade-in their car and that is an option whether you are buying new or used. If you want to trade-in your car at a used car store like Auto Source Wholesale, here are some tips to get the most out of your trade-in.

Research

Knowledge is power so if you check online you can find an estimation of your car’s trade-in value. Also check for the prices a car like yours is getting in your area. This will give you an idea of the market and what you can expect.

Clean the Car

A good cleaning and detailing can help boost the price you get for your car. The cost of a detail could easily add hundreds of dollars to your trade-in price.

Understand Dealer Expectations

If your trade-in is in really good condition, like no accidents or new paint jobs, the dealer will give you a fair price. If it is an older car that has been through a lot, the dealer will probably offer a price close to what he can get selling it on the wholesale market. A dealer expects to profit between 2 and 4 percent on your trade-in. He also has to calculate the cost it will take to make the car ready for sale.