Ready to be out with the old and in with the new? If you’re thinking of trading in your car for a new and sparkly one, there’s a few tips we have to ensure to get the best money for your trade in. There are several simple things that can increase your trade value!
The first, and probably one of the most important, is to do your research and find out the potential value of your vehicle. There are a few big ways to do this and it’s best to combine them so you have all of the information that you need. The first one is looking through websites to see how much similar vehicles in your area are being sold for. The other big thing is to look up your vehicle’s value on a reputable website, like Kelly Blue Book www.kbb.com. This will give you the most accurate understanding of what your car is worth.
The next best thing you can do to get the most bang for your buck is to repair any imperfections your car has. It’s amazing how much a little repair or fix can increase the value of your car. It also doesn’t hurt to ask a mechanic to look over your car as well for issues like paint touch ups, new bulbs, and spark plugs. They have a trained eye for detail when it comes to the inside and outside of your car and can help you get more value for your trade in.
Cleaning your car thoroughly is the best way to find not only any personal items left behind, but it also helps your car appear more presentable and if it’s fully detailed, it takes less time for the dealership to turn it over and put it on the lot right away. It also can help you find any little imperfections that can be handled before trade in, like stains or rips.
Make sure you have all of your documents in order! If you don’t have the correct paperwork, you cannot trade your car in. The title is the most important, and required, document for the trade in transaction. Other paperwork can help, like oil change receipts, maintenance history, and parts receipts can show that you took good care of your car, which in turn, will also increase the value upon trade in.
Schmit Bros is one of the best in the business and will give you top dollar for your trade in. There is no better feeling (or smell) than that new car smell and driving off onto the open road with your new whip. At Schmit Bros, we have a vast majority of new and used cars on both our Ford and Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram stores. Stop in today to see what kind of a ride we can get you in! Give us a call today at 262-284-8484!