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Dealership hours of operation
Mon - Sat 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Dealership hours of operation
Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun Closed

Prepare your car for trade-in

Prepare your car for trade-in

If you’re tired of driving the same car or it’s not running as it used to, then it’s the perfect time to upgrade your automobile. Upgrading your car means buying a new one or looking for a car trade-in in BC, Canada.

 

A car trade-in is much quicker and more straightforward than selling your current vehicle and finding a new one. Also, if you upgrade to a better one (higher value), you reduce your monthly payment compared to buying a new vehicle. 

 

Here’s how to prepare your car for trade-in before visiting the dealership store.

 

Estimate Your Car’s Value

Estimate Your Car’s Value

 

First, you need to get an estimated value of your auto to understand what price range you’re dealing with and to know what value you need to bargain with the dealer. You can visit online listing websites and check similar vehicles and their selling price. 

 

You can also visit dealers’ online services, as some offer value estimation tools that estimate your vehicle’s value.

 

This way, you can understand the potential selling price and the trade-in car value before you visit the dealership, which can change according to any existing damages in your auto.

 

Cleaning Inside Out

Cleaning Inside Out

 

Clean the interior cabin and floor mats, and give the furniture a thorough vacuum cleaning or use a professional service to bring back life into your cabin.

 

Give the exterior a clean wash with some wax to let it shine. This will help your automobile give an excellent first impression when you visit the dealership and may potentially raise your trade-in value.

 

Repair damages

Repair damages

 

Check if your automobile has dents or scratches and try to sort them out. It’s essential to repair your vehicle as you prepare your car for trade-in because it can considerably increase your trade value.

 

Take the car for inspection to check for any engine or electrical issues that may affect your potential deal. Then take it for a ride and test it to know what you need to fix.

 

Look at the Small Details

Look at the Small Details

 

Check if the cabin lights are getting dim, replace them, and check the air pressure of your wheels. Also, check the dashboard lights and top up all your vehicle's oils and fluids, including engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, and washer.

 

You can also check if the wipers are rusty and don’t really wipe the windshield and consider replacing them.

 

Bring Along All Accessories

 

Ensure you have all vehicle documentation and paperwork, including title, registration, and DOT documents regarding your automobile. It’d also be good to bring along maintenance records if you’re periodically checking your auto.

 

Besides, you need to bring the spare keys and if the infotainment has a remote control, make sure you bring it with you as well.

 

Get the Best Deal

Get the Best Deal

 

You can shop around to get different offers and deals. However, at Galaxy Motors 1990, we do that for you to offer you the best trade-in car value in one place. 

 

You don’t need to waste more time visiting and meeting dealers, as our representatives will look after you and your car and get you the best deal to upgrade your ride.

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