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How to Trade in a Car

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Congratulations! You’ve decided it’s time to upgrade your Casper, Gillette, or Cheyenne, WY, travels by purchasing a new vehicle. As part of that, you’ve decided you want to trade in your current set of wheels, but how?

The team at Fremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) Casper is here to help our friends around Sheridan and Buffalo, WY, learn how to trade in a car. Let’s get started!

What Is a Vehicle Trade-in?

Before we can talk about the trade-in process, let’s first talk about the specifics of a vehicle trade.

A trade-in occurs when you choose to buy a new vehicle from a dealership at the same time that you sell your current model. Instead of receiving money for your model, your vehicle’s trade-in value is deducted from the total cost of the new car.

Trading in your vehicle, as well as down payment amount and interest rate, may potentially reduce your monthly payments in the future.

How to Trade in a Car in 3 Steps

Trading in your vehicle is easy as ABC. Check out the three steps needed to get started on the trade-in process.

Step 1: View the Trade-in Estimate

The best place to start when learning how to trade in a car is to view the estimated value of your current set of wheels. This is easy when you have a trade-in estimator tool. In only two steps and in as few as 10 seconds, you can receive an estimated value.

This value is determined on such things as:

Vehicle condition
Local market
Demand for vehicle

To receive this estimate, you’ll enter the year, make, model, and trim information for your car. Then, fill out your basic information and let us know where we should send your vehicle’s customized market report.

Step 2: Prep Your Vehicle for Trade

Now that you know the trade-in value of your vehicle, it’s time to prep it for the trade. This includes removing your personal belongings and clearing personal information from the infotainment system.

You could also potentially boost your vehicle’s trade-in value by performing these tasks:

Give it a good cleaning. Pay attention to the interior and exterior of the vehicle. After all, first impressions mean everything.
Resolve any outstanding recalls. If your vehicle has a recall you haven’t been able to resolve yet, it’s recommended to do that before you trade in the vehicle.
Catch up on any overdue services. Taking care of minor services like an oil change or wiper blade replacement may help boost the trade-in value of your car. If these light services are performed ahead of time, that’s something the technicians won’t have to do after the trade.

Some light detailing work to remove any dents or scratches may also help boost the trade-in value of your car.

Step 3: Gather the Necessary Paperwork

Once your vehicle is ready for the trade, the last thing you must do is gather the necessary paperwork. Some of the paperwork you’ll need to finalize the trade include:

Vehicle title
Proof of registration
Keys
Driver’s license

You may also want to bring along the estimated trade-in value, any service records, and financial documents if you’re still making payments on your vehicle.

Having this information with you will significantly streamline the trade-in process.

Trade in a Car Today

Now that you’ve learned how to trade in a car, are you ready to get the process started? If so, then head over to the finance center at Fremont CDJR Casper. Our experts will work with you to finalize the trade and have you cruising around Casper, Gillette, Cheyenne, Sheridan, or Buffalo, Wyoming, in no time.