Automotive Advice: Selling My Car to a Dealership

We’ve heard it time and time again, “I’m thinking of selling my car to a dealership, but I don’t know where to start.” Victory Honda of Jackson is here to guide you through the process with ease! Many Memphis drivers chose to sell their cars to the dealership to avoid the hassle, the effort, and the time sink of selling on the private market. Not only can you get money back on your vehicle, but you can also use that money toward a brand new car on the lot. Read all about the process, and stop by Jackson today to get started.

Benefits of Selling Your Car

Why should you consider selling your car at a dealership? Here are just a few reasons:

• Ease: No need to worry about placing ads, arranging test drives, dealing with no-shows. Just arrive at the dealership and let us take care of the rest.
• Discounts: When you sell your car and upgrade, you can use the money from your old model and apply it to the new model. That means you’ll get instant savings in addition to all of our great offers and incentives.
• Taxes: When you upgrade your car, you only need to pay the sales tax on the difference between the trade-in value and the cost of your new car.

Researching Your Options

Selling your car at a dealership is simple, but you’ll get the best results if you do a little bit of research ahead of time.

• Clean Your Car: Put your best foot forward by washing your car yourself or springing for a detailing service around Dyersburg. This is also a great time to take care of small repairs, like freshening up the floor mats or changing the wipers.
• Detail Benefits: What does your car offer that makes it an irresistible buy? Is it a higher trim level? Do you have extra accessories to add value? Have you maintained it steadily throughout your ownership? Make sure you point those things out during your appraisal.
• Get the Title: It’s easy to lose track of papers, but your car’s title is an essential part of the trade-in process. If you have your title in hand, you can get your offer much faster.
• Research Value: Use a Value Your Trade online tool for free to get a quick estimate of your car’s worth. This is great to have on hand during the in-person appraisal.

What to Expect

Once you’ve done the hard work, it’s time to get your car to the dealership. Here is a brief rundown of what you can expect when you head to Jackson.

• Schedule an Appointment: Most dealerships will accept walk-ins, but scheduling an appointment ahead of time is your best bet. This will help you get through the process faster and smoother.
• Meet the Manager: Generally speaking, you’ll meet with the Used Car Manager or a salesperson. This person will collect your information and run a vehicle history report on your car.
• Complete the Inspection: After the vehicle history report is complete, the manager will either assess your vehicle or take it to the service department for a thorough inspection. This confirms its condition and mechanical quality.
• Get Your Offer: You’ll get a firm offer at this point, and if you’re ready to accept, you can start looking for your next car immediately!

Sell Your Car Today at Victory Honda of Jackson

If you’ve been considering selling your car in the Brownsville, there’s never been a better time. Trade-in values are at an all time high and Victory Honda of Jackson would be happy to help you get into a new model! Contact us with questions and set up your appointment today.