How to Boost Your Car’s Trade-in Value

When you’re getting ready to trade in a vehicle, you probably want to get the most you can for your car. Trading in a car helps offset the cost of a new vehicle, so getting the most value matters.

Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet has put together this page for drivers from Columbus, Grove City, and Dublin, Ohio, who are interested in learning how to boost their car’s trade-in value. Read on to learn how to determine your car’s worth, how to spruce up your ride, and when is the best time to trade in your vehicle.  

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Know Your Vehicle’s Worth

Figuring out what your vehicle is worth is a great first step. This gives you an expectation of what offers you might get from the dealership, and what your car is going for on the current market.

You can find this out by going online. Our website has a trade appraisal tool that can tell you how much your vehicle is worth in a minute or two. Other websites, like Edmunds or Car and Driver, have their own versions of this tool as well.  A spectrum of offers tells you where your vehicle, in particular, falls on the market.

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Spruce up Your Ride

Cleaning your car before you trade it in is an excellent step to boost your car’s value. By giving it a cleaning inside and out, it shows you take care of your car and that it’s well maintained. A well-maintained vehicle is often in better condition.

Another way to make your vehicle worth a little bit more is by doing some minor repairs. Taking your vehicle in to complete any open recalls, changing burnt-out bulbs, or repairing dents can help improve how your car looks and how much it’s worth. Bring the receipts for these services to show that they’ve been done, and what good shape your car is in.

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When’s the Best Time to Trade?

The time of year can also affect how much you get for your trade. This can change a bit, even from week to week, with gas prices too. However, going by the time of year is the most helpful.

The best time of year to trade in a vehicle is at the end or beginning of the year. Dealerships often run end-of-year sales, which are a great time to buy a car. Although, at the beginning of the new year, dealerships need more new and used inventory, and are sometimes willing to pay more for them to replenish stock.

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Trade in Your Vehicle to Our Dealership!

Now that you know some tips on how to improve your car’s trade-in value, are you ready to get started? You can make an appointment to have your vehicle spruced up or appraised at Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet on our website or by phone. This gives you a chance to also schedule test drives of any vehicles you’re interested in.

Columbus, Grove City, and Dublin, OH, drivers can reach out to our dealership today!