Many dealers say they will pay the most for your car, but don't take you seriously when you arrive. They do not do a full inspection and then give you a verbal offer.
When you are selling a car, truck or SUV you want to get a fair price for your vehicle. When you arrive to the dealer and ask them to give you a purchase offer it should take a reasonable amount of time. They have to inspect, test drive and evaluate your vehicle.
We have had clients tell us that other dealer sometimes never leave their desk and go outside to evaluate the vehicle. They just use software to come up with a number. If that does not seem reasonable, that is because it isn't. In order to give a proper appraisal a dealer must do more that just punch in your vehicle information into a computer. That should be a part of the process, but there is much more to evaluating a vehicle than looking up a value in a guide book.
A dealer who wants to get you a fair price will do the following:
1) Take a close look at your vehicle inside and out. They will look for damage and tell tell signs of prior damage on each and every panel on the vehicle.
2) Evaluate tire wear, tread depth, and age.
3) Test all components on the vehicle and scan for codes. Windows, doors, switches, back up camera, air conditioning, etc.
4) Inspect engine bay and check fluids.
5) Test dive the vehicle.
6) Check vehicle history data and service records.
7) Look at comparative market data to see what it can be sold for on the retail market.
If they do not take the time to properly evaluate your vehicle, they are not doing a proper appraisal. All of the above steps will ensure that the dealer has done an in depth review of the true condition of your vehicle and taken all factors into account before giving your a dollar figure.
All of these factors comprise the true market value of your vehicle and should be looked at by the dealer before they give you an offer. The offer should be in writing and have an expiration date on it. Make sure you get a copy before you leave.
We recently purchased a vehicle from a client who complimented us on our thorough inspection and offer process, because they took very good care of their vehicle over the years. We gave them a great offer that they had accepted, but the dealer they went to prior to seeing us never even got up from their desk and just gave a verbal offer.
We take our business seriously and we value your time. If you are looking to sell your car, truck or SUV, stop in and give us an opportunity to give you a written offer that is good for seven calendar days.
You can start by filling out some information on our site: https://buyyourride.net/sell-your-car
