How to Sell a Car to a Dealership

Couple sitting at sales desk at dealership

 

 

If your current vehicle no longer suits you, you have a few options. You could deal with the hassle of selling your car on your own, or you could learn how to sell a car to a dealership. How does selling your car to a dealership work? Fortunately, it is a pretty straightforward process. Basil Resale Sheridan has created this guide for our customers in the Amherst and Clarence areas. See how easy it is to trade your vehicle in and find one that better meets your needs.

How Does Selling Your Car to a Dealership Work?

Not sure how to sell a car to a dealership? That’s ok! Simply follow our guide below:

  • Clean Up Your Car: You want to get the most for your vehicle, so before you get started with the process, be sure to have the car washed and detailed. It can also be beneficial to replace small parts like windshield wipers or floor mats. 
  • Write Down the Benefits Of Your Car: Keep a list of the extra features your vehicle offers. You will also want to provide adetailed maintenance record. This will make your vehicle more enticing to the dealership, so you can get the best possible offer.
  • Have Your Car’s Title on Hand: Save time at the dealership by having the car’s title on hand when you bring the vehicle to us.
  • Research Your Car’s Value: Use our trade-in tool to see how much your car is worth.

The Process

Let’s take a closer look at how to sell a car to a dealership:

  • Make an Appointment: Making an appointment is not necessary to sell your car to us. However, it is beneficial because we can be prepared before you arrive. 
  • Used Car Manager: The used car manager will collect your information and run a vehicle history report on your car.
  • Inspection: The vehicle will also be inspected from top to bottom.
  • Consider the Offer: We will provide you with a fair offer, and you have the opportunity to accept the offer or negotiate further based on any other research you have done on the value of your vehicle.

Why Sell Your Car to a Dealership?

Now that you know how to sell your car to a dealership, you may be wondering what makes this the best option for you. Listed below are just a few of the many benefits:

  • Save Time & Avoid Hassles: If you decide to sell your vehicle on your own, you have to do all of the research and advertising as well as set up test drives with potential buyers. It is much less of a hassle and much less time consuming to sell your vehicle to a dealership like Basil Resale Sheridan.
  • Lower Your New Car Price: When you trade in your car, you can put the value of your old car toward the price of your next vehicle from us.
  • Save on Your Taxes: If you purchase a vehicle from us after trading in your current car, you only pay the sales tax on the difference between the trade-in value and the cost of your new car. 

Sell Your Car in No Time

So, how does selling your car to a dealership work? The process is stress-free at Basil Resale Sheridan. Contact us today if you have any questions.

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