How To Boost Your Car’s Trade In Value

Are you thinking about trading in your current car before purchasing a new one? If so, you’re probably wondering how to boost your car’s trade in value before taking it to your local dealership.

On this page, the team at Toyota of Bowling Green will walk you through the steps you can take to increase your vehicle’s value. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us! We love helping drivers around Bowling Green, Glasgow, Scottsville, Franklin, and Russellville, Kentucky, and Portland, Tennessee, with their automotive needs.

Three Ways To Boost Your Car’s Trade In Value

1. Research your vehicle

2. Gather important documents

3. Clean & fix your car

1.Research Your Vehicle

Before you begin cleaning and repairing your car, you should do some research to find its current trade in value. You can use a variety of sources to do this, including our online Value Your Trade tool. This is a particularly helpful resource, as it…

• Allows you to see the market value for your vehicle.
• Only takes two steps to complete.
• Helps shorten the research process.

With this information in mind, you can feel confident that you know how much your vehicle is worth. When a dealership makes an offer for your car, you’ll know if you’re getting a good deal. Plus, you can use your estimated trade in value as a tool when negotiating during the trade in process.

2.Gather Important Documents

Once you know the value of your car, you should gather all its documents. If you have the original paperwork from when you bought the vehicle, be sure to bring it with you when you want to trade it in. This helps verify how much you paid for the car, as well as its history.

Additionally, if you have receipts and other records from maintenance and service appointments for your car over the years, these are helpful. These can show that you properly maintained your vehicle and that everything is running smoothly.

3.Clean & Fix Your Car

After researching your car and preparing your documents, you should clean it to ensure it looks its best. We recommend that you…

• Wash the exterior.
• Clean the interior.
• Remove any items from the cabin & trunk.

Additionally, if your car has any infotainment systems, you should check to see that these are functioning correctly.

In the event that your vehicle has any mechanical issues, you should consider fixing them before trading it in. This can help ensure you get the best value for your car. Additionally, check to see if there are any recalls and have these issues addressed before starting the trade in process.

Trade In Your Vehicle Today!

We hope this page is helpful for drivers around Bowling Green, Glasgow, Scottsville, Franklin, and Russellville, KY, and Portland, TN, who are thinking about trading in their vehicle. However, if you have additional questions about how to boost your car’s trade in value, don’t hesitate to give us a call.

When you’re ready to start the trade in process, stop by Toyota of Bowling Green. A member of our team will happily assist you so that you can sell your car with confidence. Then, we’ll help you get behind the wheel of your next vehicle so that you can start driving a Toyota you love.