The time is finally here: You’re ready to pick out a new car, truck, or SUV. While you dream about your next ride, you’re also probably thinking about what to do with your current one.
That’s where the team at AcceleRide® can help. Not only can we pair you with the perfect car, truck, or SUV, but we can also help you secure a fair and accurate offer on your trade!
To discover how to boost your car’s trade-in value, check out this quick guide before downloading our mobile app today.
Your car, like your home, smartphone, and shoe collection, has a specific monetary value. Its trade-in value is the monetary amount a dealership is willing to put toward the purchase price of a new vehicle.
Essentially, the dealership will take your old car, truck, or SUV and, instead of handing you a check, will put that money toward your next vehicle. Depending on its mileage, condition, and popularity, you can secure a nice amount of equity.
Often, this can help significantly lower your monthly payments while also freeing you from your current vehicle.
Buying a new or used car is an exciting process. To make sure you maximize your vehicle’s trade-in potential, we recommend following this tried-and-true advice:
If you can wait, choosing the right time of year can deliver a significant boost to your trade-in value.
Think about it: a 4-wheel drive SUV with heated seats is often in greater demand during the fall months as people prepare for winter. On the flip side, your convertible coupe will be in much higher demand as the season changes from snow to spring.
By choosing to trade in your vehicle at a time when there may be a greater need for it to other drivers, you may be able to get more in return, which can help lead to getting the ride you want.
That tiny crack in the windshield or run-down set of tires might be preventing you from receiving the best offer. To increase your chances of snagging a fair trade, we suggest having your vehicle inspected by a certified technician.
Not only will they be able to identify both major and minor issues, but they can also provide honest feedback to help determine the most important fixes.
Start by giving your vehicle a self-inspection. Look for any exterior blemishes, dents, and scratches that can be repaired. Have the interior cleaned and polished, and make sure any damages to the upholstery are addressed. Finally, the inspection process can ensure that your vehicle functions properly and that all essential systems are in the condition they need to be.
As Benjamin Franklin once quipped, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” When it comes to trading in your vehicle, this can mean failing to do your homework.
This means checking third-party sites like Kelley Blue Book® or requesting a CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™. These sites provide relevant insight into your vehicle’s overall value while highlighting any open recalls, gaps in service, or other potential issues.
We also encourage you to employ our Express Trade™ tool. Simply input your vehicle’s information to receive a firm offer within minutes.
Getting the proper information on what your vehicle may be worth can help you get the return value that you deserve. This can put you on the right path to getting the ride you want.
Life on the open road can sometimes get messy. If it’s been a while since your front seats have seen a vacuum, a trip to the local car wash is a great idea.
You also should consider removing all personal items from the cabin and cargo areas. This will help put your vehicle in the best light so you can secure the best deal.
A clean vehicle that presents well will have a better chance of giving you the return you desire. Taking the steps before the process to have the vehicle cleaned and making sure you have all of your personal items removed from the vehicle will help.
Now that you know some of the steps for preparing for a trade-in, what happens after everything is completed? Our dealership takes over from there.
We handle all of the next steps to give you peace of mind and allow you to take your trade-in return and put it to use on the ride you want. Any resale of the vehicle is handled by the dealership while you drive off in your next vehicle.
During this process, as you prepare your current vehicle for a trade-in, you can take the steps to also prepare for the next ride you choose. Explore the inventory we have to offer and find the ride you want to take home with you. This will prepare you when you visit our dealership to start the trade-in process and get you ready for the next steps.
At AcceleRide®, our mission is to create smiles for miles. If you’re ready to make an upgrade, contact us right away and don’t forget to download our easy-to-use mobile app.