Are you thinking about your next new Chevy, Buick, or GMC? One of the best ways to cover the costs is to trade in your current ride, and at Ed Morse Chevrolet Buick GMC Muscatine, we’reproud to offer some of the most competitive rates for trade-ins in the Quad Cities area.
Our family-owned dealership in Muscatine offers top dollar for your trade-in because we believe our customers are worth it. Simply use our handy online trade valuation tool to get a quote for your vehicle in seconds and begin the process of finding your next dream ride.
Any questions about trade-ins, financing, or our new vehicle inventory? We’re always just a call or click away. Contact us online any time, or call us directly at 563-272-2306.
How to Get the Most for Your Trade in Muscatine
Sometimes, shoppers ask us for tips on how to maximize their trade-in value. Good news—there are plenty of easy ways to get more money for your trade when you visit your local car dealership. Here are just a few:
- Research: Before you visit the dealer for an appraisal, or even start shopping for your next car, you’ll want to get a good idea of what your current ride is worth. There are plenty of ways to do this. Online tools like Kelley Blue Book, checking online retailers for cars of the same model and mileage, and even getting quotes from other dealerships can all help you understand the current market value of your vehicle. This is crucial when the time comes to negotiate!
- Record: Keep every receipt and repair quote, including routine maintenance like oil changes, brake jobs, and tire rotations. Having hard proof that you stayed up to date on your service work assures dealerships that the car is still in solid shape, and this can be another major point of leverage to get what you want out of your old vehicle.
- Clean: Everyone likes a nice, clean car, and aesthetics are a large factor in determining a vehicle’s overall value. No need to hire a detailer—just spend an hour or two thoroughly cleaning outside, inside, and underneath the hood, so it’s as close to showroom-ready as possible.
- Fix: If your car has major issues, you don’t necessarily need to resolve these. We recommend going for easy fixes like dead bulbs, small scratches and dents, and frayed carpet, which are all relatively cheap to repair by yourself and will likely raise your trade value.
- Time: Many folks don’t consider this, but there can be “better” times to trade your vehicle in. For instance, after the holidays, when dealerships are low on inventory. Certain vehicles may also command more value at certain times of the year, such as a 4×4 truck when the winter snow hits.
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