How to Maximize Your Trade-In Value in Lisle, IL
f you’ve been driving your current vehicle through Lisle for a long while and are now ready to sell it, you only have one chance to do so. As such, it’s crucial that you are able to make the most out of the sale by maximizing the car’s trade-in value. We at Bill Kay Chevrolet are here to show you how!
What Goes Into a Trade-in Value?
Many components factor into what a car is worth, and some of them aren’t as cut-and-dry as how many miles are clocked on the odometer. A vehicle that has exclusively been driven on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway is likely to net more than one that has been driven heavily in city environments because the latter is more trying on the engine, transmission, and braking components. The model’s overall condition is another key component, as ones that are free of dents and upholstery tears will earn more than another that appears to be well-worn. Market trends also play a role, and our Value Your Trade tool offers competitive rates and real-world analytics to determine a competitive figure for you.
A Clean Cabin
The future driver of your vehicle is going to spend all of their time on the road within the cockpit, which is why it should be as pleasing to the eye as can be. If you had little ones who happened to have an accidental juice spill on the seats every now and again, consider reaching out to a reputable upholstery cleaner to eliminate any potential stains that may have occurred as a result. You can always place the work into your own hands, and our accessory shop offers a wide variety of them to help you out. It’s also important to mention that any unsightly windshield repairs can be assessed by our body shop, an aspect of our dealership that we’ll talk about in the following paragraph.
A Pristine Exterior
A car free of any dents or scratches is already enough to command attention at Greene Valley, and our aforementioned body shop is happy to alleviate them for you. Don’t worry if it’s been involved in a fender-bender and needs care that is more involved, as we also have a Collision Center you can utilize for accidents that occurred during your time of ownership. After you’ve made sure that it’s in model shape, we highly recommend getting an exterior detailing so that the body of the vehicle looks as if it had just rolled off the sales lot for the first time. That way, you will strengthen the car’s trade-in value and its future owner will be proud of purchasing a pre-owned car that shimmers like a new one.
Routine Maintenance
What may not be initially visible to a future titleholder of your vehicle is its mechanical condition, but it’s necessary to make sure that it runs as well as it looks. Even if you’ve been diligent about getting oil changes, tire rotations, wheel alignments, and other routine tasks on time, we encourage you to reach out to our Service Department to double check that everything is accounted for. Our technicians will perform a multi-point inspection1 as a way to assess its operational integrity. If there are any points of failure throughout the evaluation, they will bring them to your attention. We’ll provide you with a service summary that can be printed, emailed, or both for your records. On that note, it’s recommended that you gather up previous documentation of other maintenance tasks you’ve had performed on your vehicle before you trade it in!
