How to Trade In a Car

You’ve already learned how to sell a car to Lafayette Volkswagen, so you know that we love to work with our customers in putting them into cars they love while also giving them the cash their old vehicle is worth in Indianapolis and Avon. Taking the hassle of out switching from an old vehicle to a new one is one of the most rewarding parts of our job. So, let’s look at how to trade in a car at Lafayette Volkswagen. 

How to Trade in Your Car: Get Your Trade-In Car Value

The first step you’ll take when learning how to trade in a car is determining the market value of your old car. Lafayette Volkswagen makes this easy with our trade valuation tool. Just enter a bit of information about your vehicle and you’ll get an estimate of how much money you can get for it in trade. If you would like to do more research, there are other online tools available, such as Kelley Blue Book® Value and Edmunds True Market Value®. 

How to Trade in Your Car: Get an Appraisal

Make an appointment with Lafayette Volkswagen to get an appraisal on your car, You can just drop in, but that might mean a longer wait for you. Bring a printout of your trade valuation results. When you’re here we’ll examine your car’s condition inside and out and determine its specific market value. We’ll also consider how many similar makes and models we already have in our used inventory. Based on your make and model’s market value, condition, and availability, we’ll make you an offer. 

How to Trade in Your Car: Negotiate or Accept a Trade-In Offer

Once we’ve made you an offer, you can accept it, negotiate for a higher price, or walk away and sell your car elsewhere in the Noblesville area. There are no obligations at this stage of negotiations. 

If you owe more on the car you’re trading than its market value, our finance department can work with you on options that best suit your budget. 

Once you have accepted the offer, you can finalize your trade for cash, or put the car’s value toward buying a new car. 

Get a Great Deal on Your Next Car at Lafayette Volkswagen

When you know how to trade in a car at Lafayette Volkswagen, you get a hassle-free way to get rid of your old car while cutting the price of your next purchase. Add to your smart economic moves by shopping our new and used vehicle specials for discounts on the models you want!