If you are looking to sell your car but aren't sure how to go about it, Century Automotive can help. We have put together this page so drivers like you from the Huntsville, Florence, or Cullman, AL, areas, can refer to this step-by-step guide to selling your car. Give this page a read to learn more!
Step One: Find Out What Your Car Is Worth
When you decide you want to sell your car, you should find out how much your vehicle is worth. This will give you an idea of what offers a dealership will make, or what you might be able to negotiate.
To help you do this, our website has a Vehicle Trade-In tool that allows you to get an estimate on your vehicle. Just input some information about your car, and you'll get an estimate from a member of our team.
Step Two: Get Your Vehicle Inspected
The next thing to do is get your vehicle inspected. Many service centers, including ours, offer multipoint inspections. This will tell you about any underlying issues your vehicle might have that will affect its value. Dealerships will weigh how much it costs to repair parts of your car versus how much to offer. Doing some repairs may help you get a better offer.
Step Three: Get Your Car Ready to Sell
When you're ready to bring your vehicle into a dealership to sell, get it ready. This can include cleaning the inside and getting your car's exterior washed. If your car does need some repairs, consider getting those done.
At this time, it is also a good idea to get any paperwork together you need to sell, including title, license, and even a vehicle's history report. You'll save time by having these things, and a vehicle history report will help you when discussing a car's price.
Step Four: Get an Offer From a Dealership
Bring your car to the dealership. Someone will look it over and offer you a price. You then can accept the offer, fill out the paperwork, and be done-or do some negotiating. Either way, you'll have a chance to look the offer over before agreeing. You can even shop around and get different offers.
Step Five: Accept Your Offer!
When you've negotiated a price that works for both you and the dealer, accept it! You'll have some paperwork to do. When you're done, you can start shopping for your next vehicle.
You can even use the money you've made from your trade-in and apply it to your next vehicle at our dealership. Our inventory includes new and used cars, so you can find a vehicle that meets your needs and budget.
Are You Ready to Sell Your Car?
If you're ready to sell your car, consider bringing it to Century Automotive. Our team is happy to work with drivers from the Huntsville, Florence, and Cullman, AL, areas. We can give you an estimate and make the vehicle-selling process easy and straightforward. Feel free to ask us any questions! Contact us to get started today!