How to Trade In a Car

When it’s time to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle, you have the option of trading in your current model to the dealership. If you are wondering how to trade in a car, you are not alone! Plenty of drivers in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas have questions about the trade-in valuation process and their trade-in options. Learn how to trade in your car with the finance team at Heiser Chevrolet of West Allis, and let us know if you have questions at any time. We are here to make the trade-in process straightforward and stress-free and offer an extensive inventory to select from at our West Allis dealership. 

Get Your Trade-In Car Value

The first thing you’ll need to do is to determine just how much your car is worth. Heiser Chevrolet of West Allis makes this step quick and easy for Wauwatosa-area drivers with our convenient value your trade tool. All you have to do is enter your car’s year, make, and model, along with your name, email, and phone number. From there, add information about the vehicle’s condition, and you’ll receive the estimated value of your car. If you would like to do more research, there are other online tools available, such as Kelley Blue Book® Value and Edmunds True Market Value®. 

Get an Appraisal

Once you have a trade-in estimate, head to our Chevrolet dealership in West Allis to get an appraisal. We will examine your car’s condition, inside and out, and we’ll also take into consideration our current used inventory to determine whether we can sell the vehicle. Make sure that you bring your trade-in value estimate (as well as any other trade-in offers you may have received) for our reference.

Negotiate or Accept a Trade-In Offer

Once we have completed the appraisal, you can choose to either negotiate or accept our offer outright and close the deal. The whole process is straightforward, which is one of the benefits of trading in your car at a dealership. Other advantages include:

• Unlike many New Berlin-area used car retailers, you can negotiate with a dealership like Heiser Chevrolet of West Allis. The first offer you’re given isn’t necessarily set in stone, and you can choose to haggle up based on the trade-in value research you’ve done. 
• If you’re upside down on your auto loan and wish to consolidate what you owe with the price of your new car, a dealership can help you do that. 

Once you have accepted the offer, you can finalize your trade for cash or put the car’s value toward buying a new car. 

Learn More About Car Trade-Ins at Heiser Chevrolet of West Allis

Now you know how to trade in a car! If you have any questions about how to trade in your car, our team is here to help. Call (800) 791-2561 or contact us online with questions and to set up an appraisal appointment. Our team also encourages you to browse our latest Chevy special offers and learn about Chevy GAP coverage.