Trading in is an easy way to sell your car, but could a private sale get you a better price? Do you have the time to advertise and arrange test drives? Check out the pros and cons of trading in.
What’s a trade-in?
If you buy a car at Mount Gravatt Mazda, we can offer you a price for your old car. This amount will be taken off the price of your new Mazda, and you never know our Pricing Manager might be feeling generous and a further discount might be offered to sweeten the deal.
The final price you pay is called the 'changeover price'. Mount Gravatt Mazda becomes the owner of your old car and you buy the new car by paying the difference between the agreed price and your trade-in value.
Our Trade-in Tips
- A basic wash & vac before you bring it in, no need to go to the effort of an expensive car detail.
- If your car is old or in poor condition, ask us if we can still include it in the changeover price
- If you have finance on your old car, have with you a letter from the lender to confirm how much is still owed on the vehicle
Trade-in or sell privately?
There are pros and cons, whichever way you decide to sell your old car. If you choose to sell privately, you may get a higher price than a dealer can pay, but you may have to wait some time before you find a buyer. This can be quite costly as you could end up with two cars on your hands for some time.
It's also very inconvenient if you need to put the money from the sale towards your new car, or if the buyer wants to take possession before your new car is ready, leaving you with no means of transport.
If you choose trading in you will know exactly where you stand financially when you agree on the trade-in price.
You won't have the hassle or expense of finding a buyer for your old car and once the deal is done, you can effectively drive off in your new car, leaving the old one behind.
So what are the potential pros & cons to trade your vehicle in?
