Tips to Get the Most of Your Trade | Royal Moore Subaru

Tips to Get the Most of Your Trade Royal Moore Subaru

When you buy a car at Royal Moore Subaru near Portland, OR, you can lower the purchase price by trading in your current vehicle. You’ll then owe lower monthly installments, pay lower total interest, and finish paying off your auto loan more quickly. To get the most money for your trade-in, check out the following tips.

Do your research.

How do you know that the money that we’re offering for your trade-in is fair? You have to do some research first before you come down. Use a reliable website such as Kelley Blue Book, which will allow you to enter the Vehicle Identification Number, license plate number, or make and model of your trade-in.

You’ll then enter a few more details such as the mileage, style, options, color, and condition. You’ll then receive a price range for your trade-in. Keep in mind that what we offer you will always be lower than what you could get from a private party because we still have to make a profit and we condition what you give us.

By the way, trading in your car works best if you owe less in financing than the car is worth. If you owe more money than the car is worth, that cost can be built into your monthly payment. Unfortunately, that addition can negate the trade-in value.

Check it out like a buyer.

You want to inspect your vehicle as a buyer would to get some idea of what’s appealing about it and what needs work. Have a friend or family member sit in the driver’s seat and turn on all the external lights. Walk around the vehicle and make sure that everything is working. If you find a burned-out bulb, you can easily replace it with a purchase from your local auto parts store and install it by reading your owner’s manual.

Go around the car once more and make note of any physical or mechanical problems that you notice. You can then sit in the driver’s seat and try out all the functions, such as using your infotainment system, adjusting the climate control, and trying different power adjustments for your position.

Drive the car around the block and on the highway to see if anything is wrong with the way that it runs. If you find any problems, be sure and note them.

Go ahead and make any minor repairs, such as by filling the tires or buffing out scratches. The better your car looks, then the higher the price that we can offer you. On the other hand, if you discover any major fixes, don’t bother repairing them because you want to get your money back. Instead, let us know about it and the automotive technicians in our service department can take care of them.

Make it look good.

You want to make your vehicle as appealing as possible to a potential buyer. Start by taking out anything inside that is loose, especially if it consists of personal items, such as kids’ toys or business papers. Give the upholstery and carpet a good vacuuming, and clean the inside of the windshield and windows.

Clean any items that you hope to return with the vehicle before you trade it in, such as the floor mats. Return these items to the interior of the car. Don’t forget any documentation, such as the owner’s manual or the infotainment system instructions. If you have any service records, put these in the glove compartment because buyers like to know that your vehicle has been taken care of.

Turn your attention to the outside by giving your car a good wash or by taking it to a car wash. Don’t forget to clean the tires as well as the headlamps and taillights. Don’t bother with the extra cost of detailing because we don’t pay you more for that.

Shop around for the trade-in value.

Go to different auto brokers and major used car dealers to find out what they will give you for your trade-in. The information that they provide increases the chances that you can negotiate a better price for your car. You may also discover that the value that we’re offering for your trade-in is better than anything you can get from anyone else.

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