The time has come for you to get behind the wheel of your next vehicle. One way to get closer to driving your chosen model is by trading in your current one. Before you start that next adventure near San Diego, Kearny Mesa, or Chula Vista, California, you’ll want to ensure your ride is ready for that trade.
With our vehicle trade-in checklist, we’ll help you prepare your car to be sold as you move toward obtaining your next one. Thanks to these helpful tips, you can easily get your ride ready for us. Our Norm Reeves Toyota San Diego team is happy to help you get your trade underway by providing this handy guide!
Step One: Preparing Your Car for Trade
Before you bring your car to us to trade it in, take the time to prepare it. When it looks its best and is primed for its next owner, it will fetch a higher price, which nets you more value for your trade.
Cleaning and Detailing: When you touch up how your car looks, it will attract the eye and interest more people. You can do this yourself, though you can also take it to an auto detailer for a deeper clean. These specialists use professional-grade tools and products to make your ride shinier and refreshed.
Regular Maintenance and Upkeep: Every car needs regular service, including oil changes and tire rotations, to perform its best. Having this scheduled maintenance performed on your vehicle just before the trade will spare others that effort and increase its value.
Gather Paperwork: If you have kept a detailed record of work performed on your vehicle, you should have it on hand for your trade. This gives other drivers a better idea of the car’s service history and makes them more confident.
It’s time to start the next phase, once you’ve prepared your car to be traded!
Step Two: Schedule an Appraisal
Next, expert car appraisers will determine the worth of your car. You can get an estimate by using our online Value My Trade tool. This will give you an idea of what to expect. When you bring your car to our dealership, our team will confirm the car’s value, which you can apply to your next vehicle.
While you’re having your vehicle appraised, it is also a good time to test drive your next ride! Hands-on experience will prepare you to transition from one vehicle to the next.
Step Three: The Day of the Trade
When the day comes to trade your vehicle, you’ll need to bring a few things with you—along with your current car, of course!
Driver’s license
Car’s title
Proof of auto insurance
Information on the car’s current loan, if it is not paid off
Once you have these documents in hand, you can let our finance team handle the next steps, while you plan your first road trip in your next car!
Trade Your Car Today
Now that you know how simple it is to trade your car near San Diego, Kearny Mesa, and Chula Vista, CA, you can get started. Contact us at Norm Reeves Toyota San Diego and set up your trade-in visit today!
Before you bring your car to us to trade it in, take the time to prepare it. When it looks its best and is primed for its next owner, it will fetch a higher price, which nets you more value for your trade.
