{"id":340,"date":"2016-11-28T10:21:57","date_gmt":"2016-11-28T10:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/auctiondirectusa\/?p=340"},"modified":"2025-02-19T05:43:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T05:43:51","slug":"keeping-car-trade-value-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auctiondirectusa.com\/blog\/keeping-car-trade-value-high\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Car Trade-In Value High"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are a number of things to be aware of when speaking to a car dealer like Auction Direct USA about trading in a used car<\/a>, and the most important factor will always remain value. How much your car is worth is the name of the game during a trade-in situation, and we\u2019ll offer you fair and speedy appraisals to help you get proper value for your trade-in.<\/p>\n

Leading up to the day when you come see us, though, what can you do to help boost your trade-in value? Let\u2019s look at a few basic tips.<\/p>\n

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Maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keeping everything in working order is the first place to start. You\u2019ll often get dinged more in your appraisal for a damaged area than you would have cost yourself or a mechanic to simply repair the issue before you brought the car in to trade, and a well-running vehicle is more impressive during negotiations.<\/p>\n

In particular, focus on appearance \u2013 and keep receipts. Being able to prove what work you\u2019ve done could be vital.<\/p>\n

Research<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you walk in for your appraisal, be completely prepared. Know exactly what your car\u2019s value should be, and what you\u2019re prepared to accept in a counteroffer. Be realistic but also firm in these assessments, and don\u2019t allow lack of knowledge to allow you to be pushed around.<\/p>\n

Separate Transactions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019re trading in for a new vehicle on the spot, be sure to keep the two transactions separate. This helps with basic details, and stops the potential for misunderstandings. Many trade-in deals involve manipulation of certain variables involved in the upcoming transaction for your new vehicle \u2013 if you aren\u2019t paying attention, these perks might not even out on both sides of the equation, and could put you in the red. Keeping the two separate avoids this possibility.<\/p>\n

Dealer\u2019s Angle<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you walk in the door, remember that once you\u2019ve traded your car in to the dealer, the dealer still has to sell it to someone else. Try to view this from their perspective \u2013 how does it look, how does it drive, and how quickly will they be able to sell it? Are you trading a make or model that\u2019s incredibly popular on the market right now, or something a bit less popular? Is the car newer or older (older doesn\u2019t necessarily mean worse \u2013 there are certain situations where brand-new trade-ins are actually bad deals for dealers due to manufacturer incentives)?<\/p>\n

Want to learn more? Auction Direct USA is a premier used car dealership in Raleigh, NC, and we\u2019ve helped countless people trade or sell used cars. We\u2019re standing by to assist you today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are a number of things to be aware of when speaking to a car dealer like Auction Direct USA about trading in a used car, and the most important factor will always remain value. How much your car is worth is the name of the game during a trade-in situation, and we\u2019ll offer you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":4089,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[113],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n