How to Sell a Car at a Dealership

Whether you’re looking to trade in your car near Burlington, or you’re wondering about how selling your car to a dealership works, take a moment to read our guide to learn everything there is to know. Once you’re ready, reach out to Mercedes-Benz Burlington to take the next step.

How Does Selling Your Car to a Dealership Work?

Wondering about how to sell a car to a dealership in greater Hamilton? If so, take a moment to review the essential steps:

• Cleaning: Optimize your car’s value by thoroughly washing the interior and exterior. Have your vehicle detailed, and replace small parts that seem worn out, like floor mats or windshield wipers.
• Itemize Benefits: Take note of all the benefits of your vehicle, including customizations, accessories, healthy maintenance records, and extra key fobs.
• Collect Title: Keep the vehicle’s title on hand.
• Research Value: Obtain third-party valuations from tools at Edmunds.comand Cars.com. Then, use our trade calculator to get an estimate on our site. Bring all quotes with you as leverage when negotiating an offer.
• Get In Touch: Give Mercedes-Benz Burlington a call at 905-631-2813 and arrange to meet with our used car manager for an official inspection and valuation.
• Inspection: Our used car manager will inspect the vehicle and make an offer.
• Negotiation and Close: Once you’ve received an offer, either accept it or continue negotiations until both parties are satisfied. Once you’ve reached a deal, you can either trade in your car and accept the value in credit, or you can walk away with a check!

Have Questions About How to Sell Your Car to Mercedes-Benz Burlington?

If you still have questions about how selling your car to a dealership works or how to trade in your car for credit, don’t hesitate to reach out. Bear in mind that if you plan on trading in your car for another one on our lot, it helps to apply for financing in advance to streamline the process. While you’re here, take a moment to explore our car buying tips for other helpful reads, including our overview of how to determine a good interest rate on an auto loan given your credit score.