Trade In or Sell Your Car – It’s a Tough Decision!

If you’re reading this post, it means you’re likely browsing Jay Wolfe Acura’s listings for a new or pre-owned vehicle. That’s awesome, and it’s so nice to drive a new car. But you’re reading this because you have a decision to make. What do you do with your current car? Do you trade in or sell your car? It would be great to give you a clear answer. But the truth is that you need to do what works best for your situation. There can be advantages to whether you trade in or sell your car, and we’ll help you walk through that with these tips.

Trade In or Sell Your Car

You Might Want to Trade In Your Car If…

  • You don’t have time to meet with buyers. When you’re selling a car, you’ll need to meet up with potential purchasers to show them the car. It could mean you need to be available anytime, and you might not have that kind of flexibility.
  • You can’t afford repairs. If your car needs work and you can’t foot the bill to fix it up before you sell it, it’s a good option to trade it in. Then you don’t need to put out any money out of pocket.
  • You’re nervous about getting ripped off. Because you never know who is responding to your ad, you need to be cautious when you meet them. There’s a possibility they’re up to no good, even if it’s only a slim possibility.

You Might Want to Sell Your Car If…

  • You want to get a little more money for it. It’s up to you to set your selling price when you sell a car privately. That means you can hold out for a higher price if you want, although it could take some time to sell it.
  • You have time to fix it up. If you don’t mind the time and expense to fix your car up to certify it, selling it on your own could be the right call.
  • The car you drive is older or has a branded title. Older vehicles and cars with a salvage or branded title aren’t in demand by dealers. To get the price you want for your car, it could be best to sell it privately.
  At Jay Wolfe Acura, we don’t mind either way – trade in or sell your car. What’s more important is that we earn your business with our awesome customer service, because that’s the Jay Wolfe Difference. Give us the chance to earn your business when you shop for a new Acura. You’ll be glad you did.