An appraiser decides most of a car’s value in the first five minutes. A few small steps make those minutes count.

  1. Bring the service records. A documented history is the single biggest boost to an offer.
  2. Clean it inside and out. A $40 detail can add a few hundred dollars.
  3. Bring both keys. A missing key fob is an instant deduction.
  4. Fix the cheap things. Bulbs, wiper blades and a warning light reset cost little.
  5. Know your numbers. Check the market value first so you can compare offers with confidence.

Our written offers are valid for seven days, so you have time to compare.

About the author:

Trade-in Appraiser

Elena values hundreds of trade-ins every year using live market data. She writes about selling and trading in, what really moves an appraisal and how to get the best price for the car you already own.

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