How to Sell a Car at a Dealership

Looking for a new ride in the Voorhees area? You’ve come to the right place! At Lexus of Cherry Hill, we pride ourselves on a wide variety of luxury Lexus vehicles to suit just about every budget and lifestyle. If you’re interested in saving a bit of money on your new vehicle, consider selling back your current one to our dealership. You can either put the money towards your next Lexus of Cherry Hill car, or you can take the money to another dealership. The vehicle also doesn’t have to be a Lexus–we sell pre-owned vehicles of all varieties! Our finance team has more information on how to sell a car at a dealership in the guide below.

How Does Selling Your Car to a Dealership Work?

If you’re interested in selling your current vehicle to Lexus of Cherry Hill or another dealership in the Moorestown area, just follow these simple steps and you’ll be all set:

• Clean up your car. You can easily drive up the value of your car by having it washed and detailed, as well as replacing small parts like windshield wipers or floor mats so they’re in the best shape possible.
• Write down the benefits. Have your vehicle’s maintenance record on hand as well as a list of accessories and additional features such as extra key fobs or bike mounts. High-quality accessories will increase the value of your vehicle.
• Have your car’s title on hand. In addition to a complete maintenance record, it’s a good idea to have your vehicle’s title ready when you head to the dealership, to make the selling process as quick and smooth as possible.
• Research your car’s value. There are plenty of third-party websites you can use to research the current value of your vehicle, including Kelley Blue Book, Edmunds, Cars.com, or local dealerships. You can use the numbers you find to negotiate the price with your dealership of choice.
• Pick the dealership wisely. Most dealerships that sell new and pre-owned vehicles will take a model if it’s newer and only gently used. However, if you have an older model that’s gone through some hardships, you might want to go with a dealership that exclusively sells used cars.

Selling Your Car at a Dealership: The Process

• Make an appointment: Contact the dealership to set up an appointment. While you can walk in without one, it’s good to make an appointment so the dealer can gather the necessary documents beforehand.
• Used car manager: Most dealerships, Lexus of Cherry Hill included, have a Used Car Manager whose job it is to work with you throughout the selling process. They’ll collect your vehicle information and run a vehicle history report on your car.
• Inspection: Sometimes, the Used Car Manager will have your vehicle inspected by a qualified service team to evaluate its quality and mechanical condition.
• Consider the offer: Once you have an offer from the dealership, think it over and either accept it or go to a different dealership to see if you can get more value.

Sell Your Car to Lexus of Cherry Hill!

If you have any questions about how to sell a car at a dealership, feel free to contact our office! You can also stop by our dealership near Philadelphia to talk to a member of our finance team in person, and we’ll be happy to help you out.