How does selling your car to a dealership work? It's not as hard as you think when you take your car to Elgin CDJR. We've helped lots of Elgin customers just like you to sell their cars for a good price. Just follow the guide below on how to sell a car at a dealership.

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How to Sell a Car at a Dealership - Preparation

We recommend taking some simple steps to prepare your car for sale:

  • Clean your car. The cleaner your car, the more attractive it is to a prospective buyer. It's no different when you're selling to a dealership. If your car smells of smoke, learn how to get it to smell fresh again. 
  • Make repairs. Any South Elgin dealership will inspect your car before making an offer. So, fix any issues with your vehicle before attempting to sell it, as long as it makes financial sense.
  • Gather your maintenance history. A maintenance record will go a long way when reselling your car.
  • Make sure you have your title. A dealership will want to know whether you have a clean title to your car.
  • Know the value of your car before selling it. You can appraise the value of your car with our online tool.
  • Choose a dealership. At Elgin CDJR, we make it easy for you to sell your vehicle or trade it in. We pride ourselves on giving you a fair price.

How Does Selling Your Car to a Dealership Work?

So, how does selling your car to a dealership work, exactly? It's much easier than you think. Just follow these steps:

  • Make an appointment. Do you have to make an appointment? No. But it does make the process a little smoother.
  • Talk to a used car manager. The dealership will connect you with a used car manager to take care of the heavy work during this process.
  • Submit your car for inspection. Every Bartlett dealership will insist on doing an inspection before making an offer.
  • Decide whether to accept or reject the offer. You are not tied to the dealership's offer. If it doesn't seem like a good deal, reject the offer and shop around.

Sell Your Car at Elgin CDJR

We pride ourselves on treating everyone fairly. That means we'll give you a fair price or trade-in value for your used car. While you're here, you might as well check out our new vehicle incentives. We're just a short drive away from Streamwood, so drop by or contact us today!