Have you recently made a big change in your life? Having a baby? Getting a pet? Starting a new job? Do these changes mean you need to get a new vehicle? Are you not sure where to start when it comes to selling your current one?
Then, let the team at Honda of Abington lend you a helping hand with our quick and easy guide for how to sell a car to a dealership! We want to help simplify the process for all of our friends in the Abington, Willow Grove, and Glenside, Pennsylvania, areas,
You’d never sell anything—old cellphones, handmade crafts, and more—without researching the values of similar products. It should be the same with your car. You can check out several websites to get an approximate value for your car. However, remember that these are estimates and should not be taken as a guarantee.
You can use:
Now that you’ve written down the numbers and have a good idea of what your car is worth, make sure you have all of your necessary documents. You’ll need your:
You’ll also want to have copies of any service records you have on hand since proof of recent service can give you a leg up in negotiations.
When you drive up to the dealership, inform the salesperson who greets you that you’re there to sell your car. They’ll put you in touch with the used car manager, who will want to conduct their own inspection before giving you an offer. Many factors go in to your offer, such as:
Remember, you don’t have to commit to the first offer you’re given. You can shop around at different dealerships, and even online used car marketplaces. Once you’re given an offer you like, all that is left to do is to collect your check. Some dealerships may present it immediately while others may take up to 48 hours to get it to you.
When you’re ready to sell a car to a dealership, come and visit us at Honda of Abington. Our team is excited to meet all of our new friends in the Abington, Willow Grove, and Glenside, PA, areas, and help them get the best value for their car!
