Sell or Trade Your Car Westlake, OH

What’s the Difference Between Selling and Trading in Your Car?

Selling your vehicle and trading it in can seem like the same process. They have similarities, but one big difference.

When you trade in your vehicle, the money you are offered goes towards the next car you’re buying or leasing from the dealership. This money can act as part of your down payment or additional payment to decrease the price of your next ride.

If you’re selling a vehicle rather than trading it in, it’s just a sale. You get paid for your car and walk away with the money. It’s a similar process, however, there is no need to worry about finding your next vehicle at the dealership.

---

How Do You Sell or Trade in Your Vehicle to a Dealership?

The first step of selling or trading in your vehicle is the same: Find out how much it’s worth. You can do that using online tools, like our dealership’s Value Your Trade tool. It only takes a few minutes, and you’ll get an idea of what your vehicle is worth on the current market.

When you have an idea of what your car is worth, bring it to our dealership. We’ll look it over, check the car’s condition, and see how it runs. You’ll get an offer from us, and if you accept, we’ll do some paperwork.

If you’re just selling the car, you’ll walk away with the money. If you’re trading in a vehicle, you might still want to test drive cars and begin the purchasing or leasing process. The trade-in will be included as part of your lease or purchase plan. 

---

Why Sell a Car to a Dealership?

Selling your vehicle to a dealership is an incredibly easy and efficient way to sell a used car. As you just learned, you can pop by a dealership, and after an inspection, you’ll get an offer for your vehicle.

You don’t need to put up ads, meet strangers, or worry about where to keep your vehicle until you sell it. The dealership will resell the car they buy from you, but your part will be done in one afternoon.