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How Do Dealerships Value My Trade?

There are a variety of ways dealerships can value trade-in vehicles. If you drive near Belle Vernon, Uniontown, Washington, or West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, and are planning to trade in a vehicle soon, it’s important to learn about what car appraisers may look for, how they will come up with a valuation, and what you can do to boost that value.

You can learn more about those topics in the article below. When you’re ready to trade in a vehicle, contact us at C. Harper Chevrolet!

WHAT DO CAR APPRAISERS LOOK FOR?

A car appraiser wants to make sure your vehicle looks good and runs great. As such, they are going to inspect the interior and exterior of the vehicle to look for possible damage. This includes the following:

  • Paint scratches
  • Dents
  • Worn tires
  • Fluid levels
  • Working technology systems

If you know of any issues prior to your appraisal and can fix them, this could help you get a better valuation.

A car appraiser is also likely to take your vehicle for a test drive to make sure everything runs well. They will check for smooth handling, proper wheel alignment, and more. This way, they can start to decide where the car should go next: on the lot, or to a wholesale market.

Car appraisers will look at the current market value of your vehicle to make that decision. After that, you will find out the final valuation of your vehicle.

HOW CAN I BOOST MY TRADE-IN VALUE?

You can give your vehicle’s value a boost before you trade it in. A few ways you can do so include the following:

  • Washing the exterior and interior
  • Fixing small imperfections
  • Finding all service and maintenance records
  • Having the spare keys on hand

Once your vehicle is washed both inside and out, it will feel and look fresher for its appraisal. Plus, if you have time to fix small scratches, dents, or upholstery stains, it will look in better shape to trade in.

You’ll then want to find all service records so that you can show the appraiser that your vehicle has gone through routine maintenance like oil changes. If you had to replace something recently—say, a new battery or new brakes—you can even bring those receipts to give your car’s value an additional boost.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO TRADING IN A CAR?

There are a number of benefits when it comes to trading in your car. You’ll want to consider this process to take advantage of the following perks:

  • Simple transaction
  • Less paperwork for you to handle
  • Lower price on new vehicle you’re considering

Our dealership is skilled in handling trade-ins. We know how to simplify the process and make it easy for you, including handling all of the paperwork that you would otherwise have to deal with if you sold the vehicle yourself.

Since you’re trading in your vehicle for a different one, that trade-in value will go toward the price of the new vehicle. This way, you can enjoy your new vehicle and score a better deal all at once.

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TRADE IN YOUR VEHICLE NEAR Belle Vernon TODAY!

If you’ve been wondering how a dealership will value your trade, you can see it all happen in person when you visit us at C. Harper Chevrolet today. Working with drivers all throughout Belle Vernon, Uniontown, Washington, or West Mifflin, PA, we seek to provide accurate estimates of your current vehicle’s value.

To have your car appraised or to trade in a vehicle, visit us today!

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