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Is it time to move on from your current car and into anewer one? Ourfinance center specializes in taking the confusion out of the car buying process. That’s why so many Cary drivers come to us when it’s time to trade in their cars. That’s also why we’ve put together this handy guide on how to trade in your car! Read below to learn everything you should know before visiting us to trade in your car.
You should know the trade-in value of your car before you step foot on any Raleigh area dealership. Did you know it only takes 10 seconds to find out your car’s trade-in value using ouronline tool? We like to enable our customers to make informed choices.
The better shape your car is in, the better offer you’ll get. So, washing and detailing your vehicle is a good idea. It can also be helpful to make any repairs that make financial sense. You’ll also want to gather any maintenance records you have.
We’ll want to inspect your trade-in before we make an offer, just like any other Apex area dealership would. But, we’ll also consider how your trade-in vehicle will fit in amongst our other used vehicles. Then, we’ll make an offer. The good news is that Hendrick Buick GMC Cary is a part of the Hendrick Automotive Group — that means we have a larger nationwide inventory of used vehicles to weigh your trade-in against, thus giving you a higher trade-in offer than other dealerships in the area!
A lot of folks don’t like to haggle. And you probably won’t feel the need to, since we try to give our customers the most generous trade-in offers we’re capable of. But, if you think your car is worth more than our offer, tell us. We’ll be happy to talk about it. Here are some things to keep in mind:
We take all the stress out of trading in your car for a new one. You can even apply for financing online if you want to take care of some other essential steps before visiting. And don’t forget to check out ournew vehicle specials to knock the price down even more on your next upgrade. Our dealership is conveniently located near Holly Springs, so drop by or contact us today!
Yes, absolutely. We regularly help customers trade in vehicles with active auto loans. Our team will contact your lender to obtain the exact loan payoff amount. If your vehicle is worth more than what you owe, the remaining equity goes directly toward your down payment on a new car. Learn more about how to trade in a car that is not paid off in our finance guide.
Owing more on your auto loan than your vehicle’s current market value is known as having negative equity (or being “underwater”). In many cases, you can still trade the vehicle in by rolling the remaining balance into your new loan financing, subject to lender approval. For a detailed breakdown of your options, read our guide on understanding negative equity.
We evaluate your vehicle based on real-time market data, including its year, make, model, mileage, overall mechanical and physical condition, vehicle history report (CARFAX), and current demand in the Cary and local Triangle area.
To ensure a smooth trade-in process, please bring your vehicle title (or loan payoff/account details if financed), valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, all key fobs/remotes, and proof of auto insurance.
We will buy your vehicle even if you don’t purchase one from us. Get an online appraisal, bring your vehicle to Hendrick Buick GMC Cary for a quick physical inspection, and we can issue you a offer check directly.