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Should I fix my car before trading it in?
By Product Expert | Posted in Service & Sales on Friday, April 8th, 2016 at 9:58 pm
“Should I fix my car before trading it in?” You’re certainly not the first person to ask this question. Before purchasing a new vehicle, more than likely you’ll have to make a decision about your current vehicle. Of course you’ll want to get the greatest amount of money possible for your current set of wheels, especially if you plan on using that chunk of money as a down payment.
Dealerships and mechanics alike tend to agree that your best option is to not concern yourself with making major changes to your vehicle. If it’s something as simple as touching up a little scratch or popping out a small dent, these are the kinds of fixes that we would recommend. Anything larger scale really would not be worth your investment because the service and body shop at a dealership will be able to repair the issue for much less than you would be asked to pay at a shop.
Tips for selling your vehicle
Regardless of whether you’re selling to a private owner or a dealership, one of the most important steps to selling a vehicle that should never be skipped over is cleaning it out. The difference between a clean or dirty vehicle interior can increase the value as simple as that sounds. Spend a few hours wiping down the door jams, scrubbing out any stains in the seats, and vacuuming out all of the dog fur and dirt.
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Seeing a vehicle’s potential can potentially raise its value. As we mentioned above, if you are planning on selling to a dealership, don’t worry about dumping a ton of money into your vehicle when the dealership is equipped to take care of these things. For those of you who plan on selling to a private owner, then you might want to consider making the recommended fixes if they aren’t anything too out of the ordinary or any routine maintenance like an oil change or wheel alignment.
We would suggest going somewhere that you can get an honest and trusted opinion. The certified technicians here at Glendale Nissan would be happy to help you out with any service needs while our finance team can give you an honest quote of what to expect.
