How to Sell a Car at a Dealership

Are you considering trading in your old vehicle and using the money for a down payment on a new or pre-owned vehicle at our dealership in Saint Charles? We offer a convenient trade-in valuation calculator and trade-in services to drivers throughout O'Fallon and the surrounding areas. How does selling your car to a dealership work? What must you do before bringing the vehicle in? Learn how to sell a car at a dealership today and contact Pundmann Ford to start this easy and convenient process. We offer extensive new and used vehicle inventories and are always available to answer any questions! 

How Does Selling Your Car to a Dealership Work? 

Selling your car to a Wentzville dealership is an easy process: 

• Clean Up Your Car: Having your car washed and detailed, and replacing small parts like windshield wipers or floor mats is a great way to increase the value of your vehicle before you bring it to the dealership. 
• Write Down the Benefits Of Your Car: Having a detailed history of the maintenance record of your vehicle, a list of its additional features, and a list of its accessories like extra key fobs or bike mounts will increase the value of your car and make it more appealing to dealerships. 
• Have Your Car’s Title on Hand: Having your vehicle’s title ready when you sell it will save time on the dealer end and get you your offer faster. 
• Research Your Car’s Value: Use tools from Cars.com, Kelley Blue Book, or your local dealership to find the trade-in value of your car. You can use this number to negotiate your price or get an approximate value for what the dealer will buy your vehicle for.
• Pick Your Dealership Wisely: If you have a newer, gently used vehicle, most Lake St Louis dealerships will buy it regardless of their inventory or the car’s initial condition. However, if you have an older model car, you may find it easier to sell it at a used car dealership instead.

What to Expect 

After preparing your car for sale, you can expect the rest of the process to go as follows: 

• Make an Appointment: While you can walk into a dealership and sell your car, it’s best to make an appointment, so the dealer knows to expect you and can have the proper documents ready. 
• Used Car Manager: Most dealerships will direct you to a Used Car Manager or a salesperson to handle the sale. They’ll collect your information, and then run a vehicle history report on your car. 
• Inspection: In some cases, the Used Car Manager will inspect your vehicle, or they’ll have it taken to their service center for an inspection of its quality and mechanical condition. 
• Consider the Offer: Based on what the dealership offers you, you can accept the offer or go to another dealership to see if you can get a better offer. 

Sell Your Car to Pundmann Ford!

Do you have any questions about how selling your car to a dealership works? Are you ready to trade in your vehicle and apply for financing on a new or pre-owned model? Contact our dealership today by calling 636-946-6611 or messaging us online. Our family-owned dealership has served the region for nearly 100 years and continues to provide high-quality vehicles and customer service. We also invite you to learn about our vehicle pickup and delivery options!