Maximize Your Trade-In Value at Davis CDJR in Yulee, FL

For any number of reasons, you need to get rid of the vehicle you now own and buy a different one. To eliminate the hassle, haggling, and time it takes for you to sell your car or truck on your own, you wisely figure trading it in to a Davis CDJR in Yulee, FL is the way to go!

 

Davis CDJR Needs Your Trade-In

There is a great need for used vehicles at dealerships. Even though they may act disinterested in your trade-in, dealerships can make more money on a trade-in than most other ways of acquiring used vehicles, including buying from a used car auction. However, there is only one right way of doing this for you to maximize the value of your trade-in while purchasing another vehicle.  

Finding Your Car's Value

First, determine the market value of your trade-in. The easiest and best way to do this is to visit a website like Kelley Blue Book. There, you enter all the pertinent information about your trade-in, such as year, make, model, engine, and options. Then, KBB analyzes your vehicle against other comparable vehicles and markets to determine a trade-in price for your vehicle.  

Getting Your Trade-In in Tip-Top Shape

Next, you need to make your vehicle as attractive as possible to potential trade-in dealerships. Whether you do a thorough detail by yourself, or get a professional to do it for you, investing either time or money in cleaning up your vehicle will ensure that you put your best foot forward in getting top dollar for your trade-in.  

Find the Dealership that Really Appreciates Your Vehicle

Now, it's time to shop your vehicle to three or more dealerships to get trade-in quotes in writing. Make sure to include dealerships that you think you will buy your new vehicle from. And then, when you land on a vehicle from one of these dealerships, you will have a much stronger position from which to negotiate, because you will have their written quote in hand. Also, if you have kept a maintenance log or have your repair orders for the work, this will greatly strengthen your hand when negotiating for highest trade-in value.  

Negotiating Your Deal

When you land on the vehicle you want, do not tell the dealer you have a trade-in. Negotiate your best deal for your next vehicle. After, introduce the dealer to your trade-in and the written trade-in quote you got from them. If you get a better trade-in quote from another dealership, ask if they will match that trade-in value. You'll be surprised by how many dealerships will match your best offer.