How to Trade In a Car

Trading in your vehicle can be an easy and simple process if you do it at a dealership like INFINITI of Warwick. It will be a much smoother process compared to selling it yourself on the private market. When you trade in a vehicle, you can either save the money or use it to buy another vehicle. To complete this transaction, read below and we’ll give you step-by-step instructions so you have a successful experience!

Step 1: Get Your Trade-In Car Value

First things first: determine your car’s worth. We suggest going to our website and using the value your trade tool. Once you answer the questions, it will give you an estimate for your car. If you’d like to do more market research, other helpful sites include Kelley Blue Book® Value and Edmunds True Market Value®. Find the average of these numbers and keep it in mind as you go to the next step.

Step 2: Get an Appraisal

Now that you have an estimate, it’s time to get an appraisal. Before bringing your car to a dealership, make sure to give it a thorough cleaning. If you’d like a higher appraisal, bring it to our service department for a tune-up. Once you’re confident, our INFINITI dealership in Warwick will appraise it. We will examine your vehicle’s current condition and take a look at our used inventory to determine whether or not we can sell the vehicle. Remember to keep the estimated number from step one in mind as we appraise your vehicle. 

Step 3: Negotiate or Accept a Trade-In Offer

Once the appraisal is completed, you have the option to negotiate, accept or reject the offer. Having the number from step 1 in mind will help you determine if the offer is above or below the average value. Remember, you don’t have to accept the first offer you receive. In general, the process is simpler when done at a dealership. When the offer is accepted, many Providence drivers prefer to purchase a new or used vehicle at the same time. If your car is fully paid off, you’ll receive the full value amount. 

Trade in Your Car at INFINITI of Warwick

Trading in your car is a popular thing to do in Coventry and Cranston. If you have any questions, contact us or reach out to our finance team. We look forward to helping you trade in your vehicle!

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