Are you ready to move on from your current set of wheels? If so, one of the easiest, quickest ways is by trading it in at a dealership. Our team members here at Watermark Ford of Marion can help streamline the vehicle trade-in process for you. Learn more about how to trade in your car near Marion, Herrin, and Carbondale, IL, below!
How To Prepare Your Vehicle for a Dealership Trade-InÂ
There are a few things you can do to prepare you vehicle for a trade-in. First, remove all your personal belongings. Then, clean the interior and the exterior carefully. Remember to:
- Wipe down all surfaces
- Clean mirrors and windows
- Vacuum the floors and seats
Along with that, you may want to take it to your local car wash or have a professional detail it for you.
If your car is due for simple maintenance, like an oil change, you may want to consider scheduling an appointment before trading it in. Make sure to bring the receipt with you to the trade-in as well as any other service documentation. This helps to show that the vehicle has been kept in good working condition.
Similarly, you may want to fix any cosmetic aspects of the car that need attention, such as a minor scrape or dent. Â
What To Bring When You Trade In Your Car
Before you head to the dealership to trade in your car, you will need to grab a few items. Bring your driver's license and proof of insurance as well as:
- Vehicle title and registration
- Extra sets of keys and any special equipment
- Auto loan information, if you are still paying it off
Once you have gathered this documentation, you can take a moment to begin looking for your next car from the comfort of home. That way, when you get to the dealership for your vehicle trade-in, you will already have an idea of which car, truck, or SUV you want to drive home.
How To Use the Edmunds MyAppraise Trade-In Tool
We have a convenient Edmunds MyAppraise Trade-In tool here on our website that you can use to check how much your car is worth. Doing this ahead of time will give you a sense of what to expect when you head to our dealership. To use this tool, you will need to plug in details, like:
- Year
- Make
- Model
- Trim & more
After you enter the vehicle information into the Edmunds True Market Value tool, it will generate a fair price estimate for your vehicle. This tool's algorithm factors in the vehicle's age, mileage, original and current market pricing, geographic region, seasonality, and more when producing an estimate.Â
What To Expect When You Get to the Dealership
When you arrive at our dealership, tell an associate you are there to trade in your vehicle. To speed things up, you can also call ahead to make an appointment. Then, they will walk you through the process and handle all the paperwork for you.Â
Once you know which vehicle you want to buy, a member of our sales team will apply the value of your trade-in towards the down payment. If you're financing your next car with an auto loan, this can help reduce your monthly payments.
Trade In Your Car Today at Watermark Ford of Marion
Are you ready to trade in your car? If so, contact us at Watermark Ford of Marion to start the vehicle trade-in process today. We look forward to helping you move forward in a car you love near Marion, Herrin, and Carbondale, Illinois!
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Watermark Ford of Marion
1910 W. Coolidge Ave.
Marion, IL 62959
- Sales: (618) 993-2161
- Service: (618) 993-2161
- Parts: (618) 993-2161
Hours
- Monday 8am-6pm
- Tuesday 8am-6pm
- Wednesday 8am-6pm
- Thursday 8am-6pm
- Friday 8am-6pm
- Saturday 9am-5pm
- Sunday Closed