Selling Your Car vs. Trading It in

As a family-owned and operated dealership servicing Spokane and surrounding Inland Northwest communities, GMC of Riverfront Park knows how important it is to get the best bang for your buck. In today’s economy, saving wherever you can matters. That’s why our dealership provides customers with the most competitive offers on new and GMC-Certified Pre-Owned Trucks and SUVs. It’s also why customers choose our trade-in service instead of selling their cars themselves.

If you currently have a vehicle and are thinking of upgrading, then you’re likely trying to decide between selling your vehicle yourself or trading it in for a new model. With a trade-in, a value is assessed, which can then be used as a down payment on an upgraded model. However, how does that compare to selling your car yourself? To answer this question, here is a breakdown of the benefits and drawbacks of selling your car yourself and how GMC of Riverfront Park makes trade-ins the best possible option.

• You determine the selling price, but negotiation can be difficult
• Need time to take pictures and create listings
• Need time to schedule test drives and meetings
• Must determine who does the vehicle inspection
• Must gather all service history documentation
• Sales can take weeks and even months
• Schedule time for ownership transfer at DMV

Fourth, any private buyer will almost certainly insist on having an inspection of your vehicle. Will that be done by your mechanic or theirs? Who decides? What happens if that inspection doesn’t go according to plan? Finally, finding a buyer, negotiating a price, passing an inspection, doing test drives, and getting paid can take weeks. Then, after all that, you’ll have to schedule time to transfer ownership at your local DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles).

• Fast
• Convenient
• Reliable
• Dependable
• No time needed for photos
• No time needed for listing or advertising
• Trade-in value can be applied towards a new purchase

You won’t have to haggle with a private buyer or worry about how or when you’ll be able to sell your car. That trade-in value can be applied towards the purchase of a new or GMC-Certified Pre-Owned vehicle. Our process is faster, more convenient, and ideally suited to those people who can’t afford to wait weeks to get the value they deserve.

How We Apply a Value to Your Used Vehicle

There are several ways our team makes this process seamless. The first includes our Trade-In Appraisal Tool. This tool gives you a value based on your vehicle's make, year, model, and trim while asking you to input information about your vehicle's condition and mileage. This provides you with an estimate of what your vehicle’s worth is by comparing it to the current market pricing.

When you come to our dealership, we’ll perform a professional vehicle appraisal. We review the year, make, model, and trim, as well as the mileage, and evaluate the interior and exterior. We look for any minor dents, scratches, or other issues. Your vehicle and maintenance service history is also helpful. If you had service done at our dealership, then that process is even simpler. We review all these factors and assess a value based on your vehicle’s condition and the current demand for that vehicle. The process is fast and simple and, most importantly, hassle-free.

Trade-In Your Vehicle at GMC of Riverfront Park

Yes, selling your own vehicle can be extremely time-consuming and frustrating. However, it doesn’t have to be. Our team will sit down with you, determine a fair price for your used vehicle, and then help you drive away in a new, upgraded model. If you are thinking of selling your vehicle and want our team to give you a trade-in value, contact us today!