How To Boost Your Car’s Trade-In Value

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Have you found a new vehicle you’re interested in? Whether the new vehicle you’d like to take home is on our lot or not, we can help you get an excellent trade-in value for your old ride. That way, you have money to put toward your new car!

First, though, you may want to look into ways you can boost your vehicle’s value, so you get the most in return. Fortunately, our team at Feldman Ford of Detroit has Detroit, Dearborn, and Highland Park, MI, drivers covered with this guide on how to boost your car’s trade-in value!

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How To Boost Trade-In Value

When looking to trade in a vehicle, there are a number of things you can do that could potentially raise its value. While these may not always raise the value astronomically, they can make a significant difference when it comes to the offer you receive. Some of the things you can do to boost value include:

• Catching up on vehicle service and maintenance
• Cleaning and detailing the vehicle
• Providing documentation of work you’ve done on the car

Taking some of these steps can help ensure the vehicle presents in the best possible condition when you bring it in for inspection.

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How to Trade a Car In

Speaking of inspection, once you’ve prepped your vehicle, this will be the next step you will want to take. Whether you elect to trade in with us or another dealership, you will need to bring your ride in for inspection. During this time, key areas of the vehicle will be checked to make sure everything is in working order. Some of the areas you can expect to be covered include:

• Interior
• Powertrain
• Electrical system

After the inspection is completed, some vehicle research will be conducted. The purpose of this research is to determine the overall desirability and market value of the vehicle based on the make, model, year, mileage, condition, and some other pertinent car details.

Once all of this information is compiled, you'll receive an offer that you can accept on the spot or think about. All that will be left to do to complete the transaction is providing your license as well as the title and registration for the vehicle. Then, you can hand over the keys and be on your way!

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The Benefits of Trading In

When you’re looking to move on from a vehicle, you do have options. The most notable alternative you have is selling on the private market. Still, when you go this route, you risk waiting weeks or months to receive interest or an offer. When working with a dealership, you’ll receive an offer almost instantly, the same day you come in.

Additionally, in working with a dealership, you can be sure the offer you receive will be fair based on advanced expertise and helpful tools. Just use our Edmunds Trade-In Calculator, for example, and you’ll be able to find out what your car is worth and compare that figure with our offer to ensure your compensation is just!

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