How Do You Sell A Used Car As A Trade-In?
When you’re in the market for a new car, it’s nice to be able to offset some of the cost by trading in your old vehicle. Some dealerships will give you a fair price for your trade-in, while others will play games with the numbers and give you a lowball offer or boost the cost of your new car to make up for an overly generous trade-in price. You can protect yourself against dealer tricks and get a fair price when you sell your trade-in by doing some research and following some important steps. Find out the fair trade-in value for your used car. You can do this by visiting websites such as Kelley Blue Book and the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). The amounts will likely vary, so average them together for a good estimate of what your used car is worth as a trade. Be honest about its condition when determining the value. Don’t base your estimate on the price for a car in excellent condition when it’s got a few dents and dings. Also, use the trade-in figure, which will be low
