Trading In a Car

When it comes to selling your car, you want to get the best price possible with as little stress and hassle involved. You either have the options to part exchange (trade in) your car for an upgrade or sell it altogether. In this guide we’re going to go over why selling your car is a better option than trading in.

Trading in your car

When you trade in your car you are effectively selling and buying from the same dealer; you use your old car as part of the payment towards the new one. While this does seem convenient, it’s not always the best option financially.

Because you’re swapping cars, dealers will use this to their advantage to try and get more for the new car you’re interested in, meaning you could end up getting a lower price for your old car.

Additionally, it’s more of a complicated process as you’re essentially dealing with two different transactions. You need to be happy with the price you’re receiving for your old car, as well as the final price of the new one.

Further, you need to factor in that just because you’ve received a certain quote online, that doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed. Your car will need to be inspected in person by the dealership to ensure the description you’ve given is accurate. Any wear and tear that hasn’t been mentioned or that the dealership picks up on can affect your final trade in value. At Complete Car Buyers though, we’ll value and consider any make and model of car.

Selling your car

This is by far the best way to get rid of your old car if you want the best price for it. This is because you're able to negotiate better with the dealer, meaning you’ll clearly be able to see if you’re getting a good deal on your car or not. Therefore, you could actually pay off a significantly larger chunk of the cost of your new car when you come to buy, if you choose to sell your car separately.

With Complete Car Buyers, our direct links into the motor trade mean that we can offer better prices than your average car buying or trade in service, and we ensure all of our quotes beat any like for like quote you receive elsewhere. 

Get a no obligation valuation for your old car today by entering your reg number to take advantage of a quick, easy and profitable way of selling your car.