How To Trade In Your Car

Step One: Prep Your Vehicle

When you kick off the process of a trade-in, there are a few things to consider at the start. For one, you’re going to need an overview of your current ride. Why? Because you’re going to want an accurate estimate of its trade-in value. After all, this value is what’s going to provide the down payment for your next car.

To prepare for your trade-in experience, here’s a pro tip—give your car a few touchups. This will allow you to increase its trade-in value. If it’s undergone routine maintenance, repairs, and a cleaning, you’re more likely to get an increased value. All this, on top of a vehicular inspection, will help get your trade into ideal condition.

Step Two: Think About the Car You Want

The next step is a little more fun. It’s less about adjusting your ride and more about your mindset. Think of it like this—you’ve prepped and cleaned, so your current ride is ready to be traded.

Now, you’re having it appraised. The only thing left to consider is what you’re hoping to get with that vehicle’s value. What’s your ideal ride?

Of course, this might change based upon your financing plan, so you can expect to consider steps two and three together. Largely, right now, your job is to think about your next ideal machine. You can get a leg up by exploring our website and seeing which cars you like best.

Step Three: Swing By Our Dealer

You’ve almost reached the conclusion of your journey—congratulations! At this point in the process, you’ll be headed to our dealership. This part can vary based upon your experience, your current set of wheels, and what plans work for you. As a result, the steps you follow are somewhat flexible.

No matter what, though, you can trust that our financing experts will greet you warmly as you arrive to choose an option you’ll love. They’ll sit down with you and go over your expectations for your trade-in. Our team wants to ascertain that you’re getting the value you deserve.

Ideally, during this conversation, they'll help you find the answers to your questions. Once you’ve chosen a plan that works the best for you, you’ll be well on your way to taking home your next set of wheels.