Mar 25, 2024
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When it’s time to sell your vehicle, there’s a lot to consider. Should you sell it privately or to a dealership? There are pros and cons of each, but many choose to sell directly to a dealership because of the simplicity. If you want to know more about how to sell your vehicle to a dealership, keep reading. 

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How much is your car worth?

First, you’ll need to answer the question: what’s my car’s value? How much your vehicle is worth depends on several factors, including age, mileage, features, and condition. It can be difficult to determine what your car is actually worth without an appraisal. Some dealerships like Carnamic can give you an online estimate of your car’s value so you can move on to the next step of selling your vehicle.

Prepare the Vehicle for Sale

Before you actually sell your vehicle, it’s a good idea to give it a thorough cleaning inside and out. A clean and empty vehicle will give the dealership the best idea of the condition of your vehicle. Plus, a clean vehicle is much more appealing than a cluttered or dirty one. 

Car on a Lift in an Auto Shop

Sign the Papers

If you’re happy with your offer and ready to sell, it’s time to sign the paperwork. One of the benefits of selling to a dealership is that they’ll handle most of the paperwork for you. However, if you still owe money on the vehicle, you’ll need to bring in loan information and take care of the payoff details. Once the papers are signed, you’re all set.

What to Bring When Selling Your Car

Selling your car to a dealership makes things faster and easier than completing a private sale. All you need to do is bring a few items along with your vehicle:

  • Title or Loan/Payoff Information
  • Keys/Fobs
  • Registration
  • Government ID

Buy, Sell, and Trade at Carnamic

At Carnamic, we offer the option to get an instant offer online by entering some details about your vehicle. Once you get a ballpark estimate, you can decide if you are ready to sell. An in-person inspection will finalize your offer. Avoid the hassle of negotiating; sell your vehicle at your nearest Bay Area Carnamic! Contact us today to learn more.