Vehicle Trade-In Checklist

The trade-in process is a useful option which many folks around Tifton, Valdosta, and Nashville, Georgia, take advantage of. With it, you can improve the value of whichever new car you're after next. To be sure you're receiving maximum value for your trade-in, there's a vehicle trade-in checklist you should take a look at.

We've created this checklist here at O'Steen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) to help locals move easily and smartly through the trade-in process. If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact us!

Trade-In Checklist: Be Sure Your Car Is Clean Inside and Out

One of the things you want to focus on when thinking about trading in your car is receiving the most value possible. Each item on this trade-in checklist revolves around helping you improve the trade-in value and it all starts with cleaning the car.

To the best of your abilities, you want the car to look as good as it did the day you drove it off the lot. So, running it through the carwash is a big help. Spending time vacuuming the interior and wiping down all hard-touch surfaces is also a good idea.






Trade-In Checklist: Have the Vehicle Up to Date on Service Needs

Another pressing item on the trade-in checklist would be ensuring your model is up to date on any and all service requirements. A dealership is going to inspect your vehicle before accepting it as a trade-in. If there are numerous service needs which have to be taken care of before the model can be put up for sale, it's likely going to decrease the value of the trade-in on your end.

So, oil changes, tire rotations, part replacements, these are all good things to have taken care of before you come around. Additionally, any dings, dents, or scratches along the exterior can also be smoothed out by stopping into a local shop. The end goal is to not only have the vehicle looking good, but also performing at its best before trading it in.

Trade-In Checklist: Vehicle History Report

One of the surest ways to predict the quality and reliability of a model going forward is to look at its past. Dealerships will want to review a vehicle history report or some type of service history for the model before you trade it in.

If your vehicle has been involved in any accidents, this doesn't mean you won't be able to trade it in. So long as all necessary repairs were completed in the aftermath, you can still receive strong value for the car.

Similarly, the vehicle history report will show what services your model has had. Keeping up with routine care will make your trade-in value stronger.




 

Utilize Our Vehicle Trade-In Checklist

We hope this vehicle trade-in checklist will help you out as you begin the trade-in process. If you're around Nashville, Tifton, or Valdosta, GA, and have questions about the process, contact us here at O'Steen CDJR.

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    Nashville, GA 31639-2620

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