How to Get the Most Money out of Your Used Car When Selling

Your trade-in can be a sizable down payment when purchasing a new car. Naturally, buyers want to ensure they can get the most money for their existing vehicle as possible. Here are a few tips for getting the most for used cars at Lester Glenn Hyundai of Toms River.

Check Your Vehicle History Report

A vehicle history report is basically a snapshot of your vehicle’s life so far. It shows how many owners your vehicle has had and how it was used. It will show if your vehicle has been involved in an accident and if it got the repairs it needed.

It also will show any open recalls. If there are issues with your history report, those are problems you should consider addressing.

What is it Worth?

It’s a good idea to check your vehicle’s value before you visit so you can have realistic expectations. Keep in mind, an online tool will only be an estimate. It will be useful, however, in seeing how your vehicle’s condition affects its value. This is a great way to see if fixing up your vehicle will be worth the investment or if you should sell it in the condition that it’s in.

Fix it Up

While major repairs may not be justified, there are still lots of minor improvements that you may want to consider having done. For example, scratches and dings on your car’s exterior should be fixed, if possible. Consider replacing lightbulbs, floor mats, or other inexpensive car parts. Also, give your vehicle a good cleaning. Yes, a clean car is worth more!

Our Hyundai dealership in Toms River, NJ is anxious to purchase your used vehicle. Stop in to sell it for top dollar today!

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