Preparing Your Vehicle for Trade-In is Easy with Tips from Thelen VW
Looking to get into a fantastic new Volkswagen and want to trade in your current vehicle to help pay for your new everyday cruiser? Thelen VW wants to share five helpful tips for maximizing the value of your trade. When you visit our Bay City dealership to get the process started, these tips will help you get the most money possible so that you can more confidently step into a quality Volkswagen vehicle like the Jetta or the Atlas. See why we are a preferred mid-Michigan destination for new Volkswagen vehicle shopping with our informative and hassle-free purchasing experience.
Five Ways to Improve Your Vehicle’s Trade-In Value
Gather All Important Documentation –
The more important documentation about your vehicle you have, the more confident a prospective buyer will be when considering your vehicle. This includes vital pieces such as the title and the owner’s manual if you have it. We also recommend providing any service documentation so that we can provide our potential customers with a detailed report of the vehicle’s service history.
Have Your Vehicle Serviced Before You Arrive –
Speaking of servicing, we recommend having your vehicle thoroughly inspected and serviced before you bring it in for its trade-in. This includes having fluids replaced and topped off, as well as remedying any known issues that your vehicle might have. The less our Service Center staff has to do to prepare your vehicle for resale, the more we can offer you at trade-in.
Have Your Vehicle’s Exterior Cleaned & Refreshed –
A clean vehicle free of dents, scratches, and other blemishes is one that is much easier to sell. If you spend time cleaning and repairing any blemishes that your current car, truck, or SUV has, we can offer you more value for your trade as it means we don’t have to spend extra time and financial resources to do the same. If you have a blemish-free vehicle, then proper exterior care is a simple process you can do yourself!
Thoroughly Clear Out Your Interior & Remove Personalized Touches –
Just like the outside of your vehicle, the interior should have a complete cleanout done. This means trash, dirt, and other non-essential items to the original vehicle should be removed before you bring it in for your trade. We highly recommend having a professional do a detailed refresh to get everywhere properly. If you have any personalized elements such as seat covers, make sure those are removed as well before you arrive.
Do a Preliminary Trade Assessment –
Our website has a trade-in tool available for you to use if you want a preliminary evaluation of your vehicle. We make it easy to use and will give you a basic idea of what you can expect from your vehicle.
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