What's your vehicle worth? Get a free trade-in appraisal!
Maximize Your Trade: Get a Personalized Vehicle Exchange Quote Today!
Are you considering upgrading your vehicle or simply curious about its current value? Use our quick and easy online form above to get an instant estimate of your vehicle's market value. It's fast, free, and there's no obligation to buy from us. Knowing your car's worth puts you in a stronger position for your next purchase!
How Our Vehicle Appraisal Process Works:
- Submit Your Details: Fill out the form above with accurate information about your vehicle.
- Receive an Instant Estimate: Get an immediate online valuation based on current market data.
- Schedule an In-Person Review: Contact us to arrange a quick, professional appraisal at our dealership. And, get your money in minutes.
- Get a Firm Offer: Receive a transparent and competitive offer for your vehicle, whether you trade or sell!
Why Choose Ron Westphal Chevy for Your Trade-In?
- Fair Market Value: We use advanced tools to ensure you get a competitive price.
- Seamless Process: Our team makes trading in your car simple and stress-free.
- Tax Savings: Trade in your vehicle and potentially save on sales tax for your next purchase.
- No Pressure: Get an offer with no obligation to buy a car from us.
How to Increase the Value of Your Car
Common sense holds that a clean car has a higher perceived value. A dealer typically pays to have a trade-in professionally cleaned and detailed. Still, if it is spotless, they may be able to save that money and give it to you. The same applies to minor dents and scratches. Ron Westphal Chevy has several dentless repair services on standby, ready to repair recent trade-ins. The same goes for touch-up painters. When a dealer determines your car's value, they are factoring in all the reconditioning they will have to pay for-the less reconditioning, the higher the value.
Have questions about your trade-in?
Contact our Sales team today at 630-898-9630 or visit our showroom!
Ron Westphal Chevy is a family-owned dealership that has been serving the Yorkville/Aurora/Oswego and surrounding area for over 45 years. We are proud to achieve greater success each year. And, we thank our fantastic staff and loyal clients.
❓ Trade-In Value: Frequently Asked Questions
Questions you wan to know about trading your car in to Ron Westphal Chevrolet.
💰 I. Determining Your Vehicle's Value
These questions address how we arrive at our final Trade-In Value.
- Q: How do you determine my car's trade-in value?
- A: Things that factor into our final evaluation price:
- Current market value (What we can purchase a similar vehicle for)
- Mileage, age and condition.
- What we feel we can sell it for
- Has it had any accidents?
- Does it have any weird odors or smoky smells?
- Yes, the person evaluating your car factors in on the value usually
- Q: Should I fix minor repairs or detail my car before the appraisal?
- A: We recommend fixing small, visible items (like a burned-out light) and thoroughly cleaning the car, but let us handle any major mechanical work. Also, we are equipped to fix minor dings, dents, burn holes, .etc., so don't bother paying anyone to fix those beforehand.
- Q: Will the color of my car affect its trade-in value?
- A: Yes, it can. Common l colors (white, black, silver, gray) tend to have the broadest appeal and often command a better trade-in value. Highly unusual or polarizing colors can slightly reduce value by reducing the number of potential buyers.
🏦 II. Trading in a Financed, Leased, or Damaged Vehicle
- Q: Can I sell or trade in a car that I still owe money on?
- A: Yes, absolutely. Ron Westphal Chevy will handle paying off the remaining balance of your loan. If you have positive equity (the home is worth more than the loan), the difference is applied to your new purchase. If you have negative equity, the difference may be rolled into your new car loan.
- Q: My car has a rebuilt or salvage title. Can I still trade it in?
- A: Yes, you can, but a rebuilt or salvage title significantly impacts the value. Because these titles indicate the vehicle was previously a total loss, they carry higher risk. Expect a substantial deduction-often 20% to 40%-from the typical market value for a clean-title version of the same car.
- Q: I have a very strong odor in my car (smoke, pets, etc.). How much will that affect my offer?
- A: Odor is a significant factor. Strong smells often require specialized, costly deep cleaning and ozone treatments. This results in an instant deduction from your vehicle's value. We highly recommend a professional cleaning beforehand.
- Q: I lost one of my keys/fobs. Does that matter?
- A: Yes. Modern electronic key fobs can be expensive to replace. If you only bring one key, we will charge the factory price to add a second set of keys, since everyone wants 2 sets.
🤝 III. The Appraisal Process and Logistics
These questions clarify your experience and required documentation.
- Q: Is your online trade-in estimate the final offer?
- A: Our online tool provides a reliable estimate based on the information you provide. The final offer is determined only after a quick, in-person physical inspection of your vehicle by one of our certified appraisers to confirm its actual condition.
- Q: Am I obligated to trade in my car if I get an appraisal?
- A: No. Getting a professional appraisal from us is free and comes with no obligation to trade in or purchase a vehicle. Your offer is typically valid for a set number of days.
- Q: What paperwork do I need to bring for my trade-in?
- A: Please bring the vehicle title (or lien release from the bank if paid off), all keys and remote fobs, your valid driver's license and registration, and any relevant loan/lease payoff information.
- Q: Does a full set of service records actually make a difference?
- A: Yep . A complete, organized stack of service records is a "green flag" for an appraiser. It shows the vehicle was properly maintained, which builds confidence and can help ensure you get the high end of the appraisal range. We recommend removing your name & address from any paperwork for complete privacy.
- Q: My tires are worn down but still technically "legal." Will they lower my value?
- A: Yes. Our appraisers check the tread depth. If the depth is below our internal resale threshold, we know we must install a new set of tires before resale. And, we will factor in the cost of new tires.
- Q: I have a personalized or vanity license plate. Do I leave it on the car?
- A: No. You must remove your personalized plate before completing the trade. That plate belongs to you, not the car. You will need to contact the DMV to transfer the plate to your new vehicle or surrender it.
- If you have a question not on this list, just give us a call at 630-898-9630 or drop by our showroom.