How To Trade In or Sell Your Car

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If you’re looking for a new ride in the Toms River area, you’re probably wondering what to do with your current vehicle! You may also be downsizing due to a crowded garage, or looking for some extra money. Whatever your unique selling situation is, we at Automotive Avenues are here to help.

 

Some of the most common questions we’ve received over the years have included, “Can I sell my financed car?” and “Can I sell my car to a dealership?”At Automotive Avenues, we’re more than happy to take your vehicle off your hands and give you a fair price for it.

Best of all, you can sell your car to us without any obligation to buy your next ride from us–if you want to take the cash and look for a new car somewhere else, that’s no problem! Our finance team has more information on the details to answer, “Can I sell my car back to the dealership?”

Can I Sell My Car to a Dealership?

If you’re asking, “Can I sell my car to a dealership?” you’ve thought about this for a long time. It’s easy to consider taking it upon yourself and offering your vehicle on the market as a private Toms River seller.

When someone asks us, “Can I sell my car back to the dealership?” or “Can I sell my financed car?” we tell them, Yes. However, it’s important to do your research and make sure you have everything in order before embarking on this option. At the same time, this can provide multiple benefits that you won’t get on your own. That’s why Automotive Avenues always stresses that dealerships are the best place to take your existing model when you want to sell it off.

Can You Sell Your Car to a Dealer?

Yes, you absolutely can! If you’re looking for an easy way to get rid of your vehicle without the hassle of selling it privately, you can take it to a trustworthy dealership like Automotive Avenues trade it in, or sell it right there on the spot. You will just need to do a bit of prep work to ensure a smooth and easy process. Below, we dive into the details of how to sell your car to a dealer.

The Best Way to Sell Your Car to a Dealer

At Automotive Avenues, we pride ourselves on making the selling process as smooth and straightforward as possible. We’ve been serving the Trenton community for a long time with top-quality used cars, and our team will help you every step of the way.

Now is a great time to sell your car, since the global chip shortage has made it difficult to find new and pre-owned vehicles. You’ll likely be getting more in value than you would a few years ago! Here’s the best way to sell your car to a dealer:

  1. Have your car cleaned and detailed by a professional, and have it inspected by a trusted mechanic to ensure there are no parts that need to be fixed or replaced to maximize its trade-in value.
  2. Get ahold of your car’s title and maintenance history, and make a detailed list of any accessories or add-ons that could increase the value.
  3. Estimate the value of your vehicle with our online tool, or using a third-party site like Cars.com or Kelley Blue Book.
  4. Make an appointment and bring your vehicle to our dealership so we can inspect it and give it a test drive.
  5. A member of our finance team will work with you and present an offer when we’ve thoroughly checked out your vehicle.
  6. You’re all set!

How To Trade In a Car at a Dealership

While you’re under no obligation to find your next ride with us in Wall, we do give you the option of trading in your current vehicle with us and putting the value towards one of our quality pre-owned cars. The process isn’t very different from selling your vehicle to us outright–you’ll bring us your vehicle, we’ll inspect and test-drive it, and we’ll give you an offer.

If it matches up with your estimate, you can pick out one of our used cars and apply the value of the offer towards it. You can also negotiate the price a little if you feel that your vehicle is worth more, or if your online estimate is higher than the offer.

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If you have any questions related to “Can I sell my car back to the dealership? and “Can I sell my financed car?” feel free to contact our office! You can also stop by our dealership near Howell Township to talk to a member of our finance team in person, and we’ll be happy to help you out.

 

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