How to Trade In a Car

Excited Couple Reviewing Trade in Offer with Salesman

 

If you’re ready to upgrade your vehicle, you might be wondering how to trade in your car. The good news is that trading in your car at a dealership like Exceptional Motorcar is easy, and it only takes a free afternoon to get into your new vehicle! Learn the stress-free steps of how to trade in a car near Lima, and get the process started today!

Get Your Trade-In Car Value

Before you can get a great deal on your car, you’ll need to know how much your car is currently worth. You can use free online resources like Kelley Blue Book® Value and Edmunds True Market Value® to get an idea, or even our very own Value Your Trade tool. Just enter basic information about your vehicle, and you’ll get an instant estimate of its value. We recommend getting a few estimates, so you can get a better idea of what price your car can fetch in the Toledo and Findlay area – which helps during negotiations!

Get an Appraisal

Now that you have your estimates ready to go, it’s time to get a firm offer in hand. Visit Exceptional Motorcar in Defiance to start the in-person appraisal process. Once you arrive, a member of our team will examine your vehicle inside and out. Depending on your car’s condition, as well as our current used inventory, we’ll give you an offer on the spot. Once we do, the ball is in your court!

Negotiate or Accept a Trade-In Offer

After you have received your offer, you have three main options to explore.

  • Say Yes: If you think that the offer is fair, you can feel free to say yes and start the paperwork. Then you’re free to find your next car!
  • Say No: If you aren’t happy with the offer or you’d like to weigh your options, you can walk away free and clear.
  • Negotiate: If you think the offer should be closer to your estimates, feel free to bring up your research! We’d love to negotiate with you to find a price that you think is fair, so don’t hesitate to speak up.

What if you’re upside down on your current loan, but you’d still like to upgrade? Ask us about consolidating your loan. We can help you get into a new vehicle today.

Learn How to Trade in a Car at Exceptional Motorcar

Still have questions about how to trade in your car? No problem! Get in touch with us at Exceptional Motorcar, or just stop by Defiance to chat in person. Our team would be happy to help you find the right upgrade for your wants and needs, and our financial team can make the process simple. Contact us to get started.

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