Value Your Trade
Value Your Trade in Jennings, Louisiana
If you want to sell your current vehicle to finance a new car purchase, your two main options are selling it to a private buyer on the open market or trading it in at your local dealership. At Sterling Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR), we’ll offer you a fair deal on your current vehicle.
What’s a Trade-In and Why Is It Beneficial?
A trade-in involves using your current vehicle to partially pay for purchasing another one from a dealership. It’s a more convenient way to sell your vehicle compared to the uncertainty of the open market. Instead of placing online ads and meeting with strangers to negotiate a good price for your car, trading it at our Jennings car dealership is quick and convenient since we’ll handle all the paperwork and other details. You must choose your new car and work with our finance team to create a payment plan for the price difference.
How To Prepare Your Vehicle for Trade-In
Although your trade-in valuation mostly depends on factors such as the car’s make, model, year, and condition, the following will help you maximize its value:
- Clean your car thoroughly: A dirty car is usually a sign of neglect. Make sure to wash your vehicle and clean its interior before bringing it to the dealership.
- Bring all available maintenance records: Make sure to bring all your maintenance records to boost your trade-in price.
- Perform routine repair and maintenance: The dealership will factor in all required repair and maintenance costs when evaluating your trade-in. Taking care of them yourself may be cheaper before trading in your car.
Alternatives to Trading In Your Car
Before trading in your vehicle to help pay for a new one, it’s important to understand the pros and cons of selling it yourself. The main benefit of selling your car on the open market is that you may get a better price. A private seller may be sentimentally attached to that make or model and offer more than you’d get if you traded it.
The primary disadvantage of a private sale is the time and effort required to advertise your car and meet with potential buyers. You also risk dealing with dishonest buyers.
Trade-In Your Vehicle at Sterling CDJR Today
Trading in your current vehicle for a new one at Sterling CDJR is quick and easy. You can start the process at home and get a rough estimate in a few minutes. Then you can visit us to finalize the deal. If you’re in Jennings, Louisiana, contact us today to learn more about our trade-in process.