How to Sell a Car at a Dealership

Looking to sell your car in the Bedford area? If so, you’ll have the choice of either selling it on your own or selling it directly to a dealership. The latter has some significant advantages, not the least of which is the convenience that a dealership like MacPhee Ford provides. So, how does selling your car to a dealership work? Find out in this guide from the experts in our Finance Centre.

First Things First

The following steps will help ensure that you enjoy a smooth and hassle-free experience when you sell your car to a dealership:

• Get Your Car Ready to Sell: Remove all personal items from the car and have the vehicle washed and detailed. You should also attend to any minor repairs needed, such as replacing burned-out bulbs, damaged floor mats, etc. More extensive repairs can be left to the dealer, as it will cost them less to fix.
• List the Benefits Of Your Car: Making a list of all features as well as any accessories you have added to the vehicle will help to increase its appeal and value.
• Gather the Necessary Paperwork: You will need to have the title, registration, and any outstanding loan information in hand when you visit the dealership. It is also a good idea to bring the service records to show that the vehicle has been kept up to date on its scheduled maintenance..
• Value Your Trade: Knowing how much your car is worth will help you get the best price. You can take advantage of the MacPhee Ford Instant Estimate tool to get the fair market value of your vehicle in minutes.

How Does Selling Your Car to a Dealership Work?

After you have prepared the vehicle and have all the paperwork in order, along with the estimated value, head on down to %%di_name% in Dartmouth. How does selling your car to a dealership work? Here’s what to expect:

• Make an Appointment: We recommend that you set up an appointment so we’ll be ready for you when you arrive.
• Used Car Manager: Our used car manager or a salesperson will collect your information and run a vehicle history report on your car.
• Inspection: We will have one of the technicians in our Service Centre inspect the appearance and mechanical condition of the vehicle.
• Receive an Offer: Based on our inspection and appraisal, we will make you an offer. It is up to you to either negotiate or accept the offer outright.

Benefits of Selling Your Car to a Dealership

Now that you know a bit more about how to sell your car to a dealership, here are some of the benefits that MacPhee Ford can provide to our customers from Halifax, Sackville, and beyond:

• Convenience: When you choose to sell your car to a dealership you won’t have to hassle with listing the vehicle, fielding inquiries, setting up test drives, haggling over price, or dealing with the paperwork. Perhaps best of all, it only takes an hour or so to sell your vehicle to us, while selling it privately can take weeks if not months.
• You Can Lower Your New Car Price: If you want to trade in your car you can apply it’s value towards a brand new Ford or one of the high-quality used vehicles at MacPhee Ford. This is an easy way to offset the price and significantly lower the monthly payments on the new or used vehicle you want.

We Buy Cars at MacPhee Ford

Whether you want to sell your car for cash or trade it in for a new Ford, MacPhee Ford is the place to go. Feel free to contact us online or give us a call at 902-434-7700 if you have any questions or would like more information. We’re ready to buy your car today!