Where Can I Sell My Car?

Selling Your Car by Yourself vs Selling Your Car to a Dealership

When it comes to selling your car, you have two choices: Sell your car by yourself or sell your car to a dealership. If you sell your car on your own, you will need to:

• Advertise the car
• Meet with potential buyers
• Schedule test drives
• Transfer the title
• Complete all other paperwork

On the other hand, if you sell your car to a dealership, you can either make an appointment or simply drop by. An associate will then inspect and appraise the vehicle before making you an offer. If you accept, you can walk away with cash in hand. They’ll handle all the paperwork for you, saving you time and energy.

Benefits of Trading in Your Car at a Dealership

If you decide to sell your car to a dealership and you want to get a new car at the same time, you might want to consider trading it in. This involves the same process as described above.

However, once the associate makes you a trade-in offer and you accept, they’ll automatically apply the value towards the down payment on your new vehicle. If you want to estimate the value of your trade-in ahead of time, you can do so directly on our website by using our convenient value your trade tool.

Tips for Preparing to Sell Your Car

When you sell your car, you want to ensure you get the best value for it. To improve your chances of getting a higher offer, take the time to fix any minor issues, including dents and paint chips. Along with that, you may want to schedule routine maintenance, like:

• Oil change
• Tire rotation
• Tire replacement
• Wheel alignment

To show that the vehicle has been properly maintained and is in good working order, bring your receipts.

How to Clean Your Car Before Selling It

To ensure your vehicle looks its very best, begin by clearing out your personal belongings. Then, you can detail the interior. Make sure you vacuum the seats and carpets, wipe down all surfaces, dust crevices, and clean the windows and mirrors.

For the outside, you can do an at-home car wash in your driveway or bring your vehicle to a professional car wash.

Gather the Necessary Paperwork & Any Extra Keys 

After you’ve taken care of any routine maintenance and minor repairs and cleaned the interior and exterior of your vehicle, you’re almost ready to sell it. Before you drive to the dealership, gather all the necessary paperwork and equipment like your ID and:

• Vehicle title
• Auto insurance information
• Auto loan paperwork if you are still paying off the car
• Extra sets of keys
• Special equipment like a DVD player

As soon as you pull up to the dealership, let an associate know you want to sell your car, and soon you’ll be on your way!