You and your vehicle have been through a lot together in Solon, Cleveland, or Hudson, OH. Now that it's time to trade it in, it's important that your investment pays off. That's why you need to know how to boost your car's trade-in value.At Jaguar Solon, we know all the steps you should take to get the most out of your trade. Explore our step-by-step guide to see what you need to do!
| Best Ways to Boost Trade-in Value |
| Bring the maintenance up to date |
| Take care of body work |
| Provide service documentation |
| Detail interior & exterior |
How Do Dealers Value My Trade?
There are a few different factors that go into evaluating the value of your trade-in. The most common include:
- Current market demand
- Overall mechanical condition
- Interior & exterior condition
- Accident & service history
You can get a head start with our Value Your Trade tool. It will estimate the worth of your car so you can get a clear picture. If you provide your VIN (vehicle identification number) and license plate, you can get a True Cash Offer™. Then, all you need to do is bring the vehicle to our dealership.
What Are the Best Ways to Boost Your Car's Trade-in Value?
1. Take Care of Maintenance Needs
If you've kept up with your vehicle's maintenance schedule for the time you've owned your car, this will be easy. Just take your car to a technician and they'll perform a quick inspection to make sure everything is in good shape.
It may be worthwhile to replace any worn-out parts. This may help boost your car's trade-in value.
2. Handle Body Work
Knocking out dents and dings and buffing out small scratches is easy work for an experienced body shop technician. You'll be in and out in no time.
Handling the body work ahead of the trade also adds curb appeal, which is likely to kick up your car's trade-in value.
3. Provide Service Documentation
Dealership teams can usually find your car's service records in the CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™, but if you're a driver who doesn't like to take chances, bring your own documentation just in case.
Whether it was a quick oil change or full powertrain maintenance, bring those receipts with you.
4. Detail Interior & Exterior
Head to the detail shop to give your car even more curb appeal. A quick wash and wax can do wonders for the exterior.
On the inside, you'll want to make sure rips and stains in the upholstery are taken care of. Cleaning out any musty odors will also help boost your car's trade-in value. When the dealership's associate steps inside, they'll know you took good care of your vehicle.
5. Time Your Trade-in
This is the final step, and it could be critical to bumping up your vehicle's value. Depending on the time of year you trade in your car, it could be more valuable to potential buyers. Be patient. It could pay off in the long run.
If you're cruising around in an all-wheel drive SUV, it's going to be more valuable going into the winter months as the threat of heavy snow looms. On the flip side, a convertible will hold more worth as summer begins.
Boost Your Vehicle's Trade-in Value Today!
Now that you know how easy it is to boost your car's trade-in value, it's time to kick-start the process with our Value Your Trade tool. Our team at Jaguar Solon can even help you get behind the wheel of your next ride in Solon, Cleveland, or Hudson, Ohio.
Contact us today to learn more!
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Jaguar Solon
6137 Kruse Drive
Solon, OH 44139
- Sales: (440) 914-8235
- Service: (440) 914-8118
- Parts: (440) 914-8330
Hours
- Monday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Sunday Closed