How Do Dealerships Value My Trade?

There are many reasons you might want to trade your car in to a dealer. You might want a new one, or you might be trying to clear some space in your driveway or garage. In any case, you may be wondering "how do dealerships value my trade?"

Ray Price Mazda is here to explain how a dealership will value your trade, so you can make an informed decision and get back to cruising the East Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg, Easton, Brodheadsville, and Saylorsburg, PA streets!

The Trade-In Process

The easiest way to get the trade-in process started is to head to our website and use our Value Your Trade tool. To get an estimate, you'll be asked to provide information such as:

• Your car's condition
• Make/model
• Year
• Mileage

After submitting this information, you'll receive a no-obligation quote from us. If you're ready to take the next step, that would be scheduling an appraisal appointment in which an appraiser will inspect your car and confirm your offer. While you're here, if you're interested in any of the vehicles in our inventories, you can start the process of getting behind the wheel with our team!

What Factors Impact a Car's Value

There are many reasons your car's trade-in value can increase or decrease. Some of these factors include:

• Condition: things like paint chips, dings, dents, etc., will make the value of your car go down. If you're looking to trade it in, it would be a good idea to have it detailed and have as many of these blemishes removed, as that should help increase the car's value.
• Age: your car's model year can increase or decrease its value, but it'll depend on who you're selling it to. Some private sellers may place a higher value on a specific model year than a dealership, and vice versa.
• Mileage: this also goes a long way toward determining the value of your car. Usually, the lower the miles on a car are, the higher its value.
• Make/model: some vehicles may be in higher demand than others, so that can play a role in determining a car's value.

Now that you know more about some of the things that can play into a car's value, you'll have a better sense of what yours is worth!

How to Prepare a Car for Trade

Before you trade your car in, there are some things you'll want to do in order to have the process go smoothly. These include:

• Getting your car detailed
• Taking care of any maintenance or repairs
• Making sure you have a clean title
• If you're jumping into a different car, make sure you know which one you want

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our dealership anytime!

Trade Your Car in at Ray Price Mazda Today

Have you decided that it's time to trade your car in? Now that you know how a dealership values your trade, what factors impact its value, and how to prepare it to be traded, Ray Price Mazda is here to make sure you get the right value for your ride.

Contact us today to trade your car in and get out onto the streets of East Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg, Easton, Brodheadsville, and Saylorsburg, PA in something you'll love for years to come!