Tips To Prepare Your Car For Sale To A Dealership

Selling your car to a private party can be stressful, often resulting in a cash offer below your vehicle’s value. Trust your Lancaster Chevrolet dealer instead, and leave the lot knowing you made a fair trade!

Before you sell your car to the dealership, we recommend the following:

Tip #1: Clean the vehicle inside and out.

Start by removing all personal items, then vacuum your vehicle’s interior thoroughly. Be sure to wipe down all surfaces as well. Next, wash the exterior and apply a coat of wax. If you can’t spare the effort – and elbow grease – that’s required, consider hiring a professional detailer to help prepare your car for sale.

Tip #2: Fix small issues.

If your vehicle has any light bulbs out, replace them. Top off fluid levels as needed, such as coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid, etc. Don’t attempt to fix any major issues! While they may detract from your car’s trade-in value, the auto repairs will cost the dealer less than they would cost you.

Tip #3: Locate important documents.

Find your car’s title, registration, insurance, service records and any other paperwork that might come in handy. The dealer will pull a vehicle history report so don’t worry about that. Be sure to round up any spare keys as well.

Tip #4: Play “prospective buyer.”

Take your vehicle for a test drive and objectively note anything that might lower your trade-in value. For instance, cosmetic imperfections (dents, scratches, etc) or engine noises might deter someone from buying your car.

Tip #5: Do your research.

Use an online appraisal tool (like the one available on Cars.com) to get a rough estimate of what your car is worth. That way you know what to expect before selling your car to the dealership.

Talk To Lancaster Motor Company About Selling Today!

We are always looking to increase our used car inventory with quality pre-owned vehicles like yours! We’ll offer top dollar for your trade, even if you don’t buy from us!

But if you do, our incredible selection won’t disappoint. Check out our 2021 Chevrolet line-up today, including the vacation-ready Silverado 1500! Plus, we’ve made financing quick and easy – even offering special financing leases!

To get more for your trade AND superior customer service, stop by today!

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