What Should You Do to Prepare Your Car for Trade-In?

If you’re looking to trade in your current vehicle before upgrading to a new Kia from our inventory, then there are some things that you should consider doing before bringing it to our dealership near Kenosha. How can you get the most value out of your trade-in, and what should you do to prepare for it? Take a look at Frank Boucher Kia of Racine’s recommended car trade-in checklist that was put together by our experts. In it, we’ve highlighted some important things that we think you should consider before bringing your vehicle to us. That way, you’ll get the most for your trade-in and have more to put towards your next potential upgrade.

Car Trade-In Checklist

How can you get the most value when you trade in your car? To get the most value for your trade-in and have more to put towards your future Lake Geneva daily driver, it’s important to make sure that you’ve prepared your vehicle as best you can. To do that, we recommend to make sure and do the following things:

• Maintenance: We recommend having your vehicle inspected by a licensed mechanic. This way, you can see if there are any major repairs that need to be done on your vehicle before trading it in. Servicing your vehicle before the trade-in can significantly increase its value, and you can schedule service with our team at Frank Boucher Kia of Racine.
• Exterior/Interior Cleaning: It’s important that you clean out the inside of your vehicle. This can include vacuuming, emptying out any trash or discarded items, and dusting the dashboard as well as other spots. You’ll also want to be sure to wash the exterior of your car and see if you can get any small dents out of the vehicle’s frame.
• Paperwork: Before coming to our dealership to trade in your vehicle, you’ll want to make sure that you have any necessary paperwork with you on hand. This includes registration, insurance forms, vehicle history report, and maintenance history. We’ll be able to find anything we need if you don’t have the paperwork with you, but having it on hand just speeds up the process even further.
• Value Your Trade: You’ll want to have an idea of what your car is worth before bringing it to us. You can value your trade online with us and get a quick estimate. However, to get a more accurate number of what we can give you, you’ll need to eventually bring it to us.

How Can You Get the Most Value When You Trade in Your Car?

One of the best ways to get the most out of your trade-in experience is to research what your vehicle is worth. You can use websites like Kelley Blue Book to compare what other dealerships in the Burlington area are offering for your kind of vehicle. This will help you be able to negotiate the final trading price at the dealership.

However, you won’t have to worry about negotiating with Frank Boucher Kia of Racine as we offer our best trade-in offers up front. That being said, we’re always open to negotiation and meeting in the middle. For any questions about what your vehicle is worth, reach out to our finance center at Frank Boucher Kia of Racine.

Trade in Your Car at Frank Boucher Kia of Racine!

If you still have questions on what you should do to prepare your car for a trade-in, contact Frank Boucher Kia of Racine. You can reach out to us online to speak with a team member before you visit us in person right here in Racine.