How Do I Get the Most Out of My Trade-In?

Sometimes you need to make an upgrade to your car, but before you can there’s still that old car of yours. The easiest option is to just trade it in whenever you go to buy your new one, but you might want to slow down just a bit. There’s a bit more to it than just saying OK and trading your car in for another.

Everyone knows to try and negotiate a better price for the new car, that’s just car buying 101. Not many think about trying to get the most out of their trade-in car though. Some know to look up the Kelly Blue Book price or just have a general idea of how it should work, but it doesn’t go into much more detail than that.

Trade-In Car Tips

So, what sort of stuff should you look at when it comes to making the most out of that trade-in? Well, a good place to start is doing a lot of the same things you do when shopping for a new car. You want to know what your car is worth and set some realistic expectations for what you’ll get. Coming in with those numbers in hand can help, but you don’t want to feel stuck to that number. Also do some shopping around and see if you can find dealers that might be willing to pay more for something that they’re short on.

One of the best things to do when coming into a trade in is to know that it’s a negotiation. If you do some research and shopping around beforehand, you’ll have a lot more leverage when it comes to getting a better price. All of the work will pay off in the end when you get that extra thousand or two on the trade in towards your new vehicle.

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Used Vehicles in Chatanooga, TN

So, if you want to make that trade in or are looking for your next car then stop by our dealership in Chatanooga, TN. You can also call ahead with any questions and we’d be happy to help.