If you are thinking of trading in your current vehicle in the Lexington area, you are probably wondering “Should I fix my car before trading in?” While there is no right or wrong answer to this question, the finance and service teams at Paul Miller Motor Company have some insights to offer. We would recommend fixing anything minor, like scratches or paint touch-ups, and making sure your car’s clean. However, you are better off not fixing any major issues that will cost more than your trade-in value. Learn more about the shoulds and shouldn’ts with Paul Miller Motor Company below!
If there are any major repairs needed for your current Louisville ride, Paul Miller Motor Company advises you not to fix them before trading in for three reasons:
Now that you know what not to fix, what can you fix in your ride and is it worth the trouble? While you can fix minor things to at least make your car presentable in hopes of maintaining or increasing the trade-in value, dealerships can deduct the value for money they will spend for reconditioning—just in case there are major issues that aren’t apparent. Take a look at this non-exhaustive list of things you can do to spice up your car’s appearance before taking it in for a trade-in near Georgetown:
If you do the minimum to make a good first impression for your car, the dealership you’re working with might notice and be prompted to think that this car has been well taken care of. While this is obviously a plus for you, you also need to be realistic and consider if you are capable of doing DIY minor repairs. If you fix something minor and the fix isn’t done properly, the professionals at dealerships will likely notice and subtract that from your trade-in price.
While fixing your car before a trade-in might be a double-edged sword, there are some cost-free steps you can take aside from fixing your car to show the dealership that your car has been taken care of properly:
Now that you know the answer to the question, “Should I fix my car before selling it,” it’s time to take the next step toward prepping your car. When you’re ready, use our car trade-in value calculator to start the process today! Visit us at our Lexington location and we can help you get started! If you have any follow-up questions after learning if you should fix your car before trading in, feel free to contact us.
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