Glendale Nissan Official Blog

What do you do with your current vehicle when it’s time to get a new (or new to you) one? Many motorists in the Glendale Heights area don’t know whether to sell their used car privately or trade it in. At Glendale Nissan, we’re here to help and give you navigate selling and trading in your used vehicle. 

Weighing up the Options 

Savvy researchers may find they can get a higher price by opting for a private sale, but price is not the only issue. It’s important to think about every aspect of the sale before making a decision. When you trade your car in at Glendale Nissan, we have several distinct advantages that a private seller may not be able to offer. 

Considering the Reasons to Trade In 

One of the most compelling reasons to trade your car in at our Nissan dealer near Naperville is the convenience of it all. Selling your car privately may be time and energy-intensive, and you’ll most likely need to do some or all of the following: 

• Create and manage your adverts and listings  

• Respond to inquiries 

• Play phone tag 

• Schedule viewings 

• Handle negotiations 

• Make sure that the vehicle is ready for that private buyer 

• Take care of all the paperwork involved in the sale and transfer of the vehicle 

Trading-in Advantages 

When you do a web search for “trade in a car near me,” look for the Glendale Nissan website, where everything is streamlined. We’ll handle the appraisal, give you a good trade-in value, and manage all the relevant paperwork. We do the legwork so you can focus on choosing your next dream car. 

Whenever you do a car trade-in with us, we will immediately apply the cash toward the purchase of your new car or truck. This can reduce the financed amount, lower your overall sales tax, and streamline the whole process. When selling a vehicle privately, you may have to wait a while to sell it, during which time you need to keep up with insurance, maintenance, or registration costs, adding to expenses over time. 

Understanding the Risks of a Private Sale 

Unfortunately, a private sale has certain risks and uncertainties.  

• You may come across potential buyers who are just tire kickers. Also, depending on how you advertise the vehicle, you may find that certain prospects come from far afield and even places like Aurora or Rockford. Between those who aren’t serious and those who may take a long time to show up, delays can compound.  

• How will you accept payment? Checks can often take time to process and if you accept cash, you need to mark the bills with a counterfeit detector pen to avoid fraud. 

• You may also run into problems if the buyer encounters any issues with the vehicle after the sale and you haven’t covered your terms carefully in your paperwork. 

Making Your Decision 

At Glendale Heights car dealer, we’ll give you a professional and secure environment and will always handle the process transparently and ethically. This will give you peace of mind, as you’re avoiding the potential pitfalls of a private sale. 

Planning Your Trade-In at Glendale Nissan 

Take a look at some of the testimonials that we’ve received from satisfied buyers and do some research on this webpage for a trade-in value. You can skip some of the tireless research process and guesswork. And while you’re planning your next move, browse through our new Nissan cars, trucks, & SUVs. We invite you to stop by and see some of the more than three hundred new Nissan models available.