{"id":2427,"date":"2021-01-14T14:10:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T14:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/thirdcoastautos\/?p=2427"},"modified":"2021-01-14T14:10:00","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T14:10:00","slug":"how-can-i-get-the-most-for-my-trade-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/how-can-i-get-the-most-for-my-trade-in\/","title":{"rendered":"A small investment today can pay off big time when you trade-in your vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"

How can I get the most for my trade-in?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Everyone is looking for the best way to get the best deal<\/a> on their next vehicle purchase. If you\u2019re reading this blog, you\u2019ve really put yourself in a strong position by considering Third Coast Auto Group.\u00a0<\/span>Most of our customers will\u00a0<\/span>use their current vehicle to off-set some of the final price of the vehicle they want to take home. If you\u2019re wondering, \u2018How can I get the most for my trade-in,\u2019 a few of our<\/span>\u00a0product experts came up with a few tips that could cost us a little money by giving you a little more money for your trade-in. The best part of these tips\u00a0<\/span>is<\/span>\u00a0that\u00a0<\/span>these are simple tips that just about anyone can do<\/a>. Let\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>take a look<\/span>\u00a0at a few things you might need to know.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tips for Boosting a Car\u2019s Resale Value\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Get that paper (work)<\/strong> \u2014 Nobody wants a lemon, and that includes us. You might be able to negotiate a few more dollars for your trade-in if you can prove it has been well-maintained. Getting records of oil changes and other repairs together will make this a lot easier.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple Things<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0Seemingly small defects can cost you a lot of money when it comes to trading in a vehicle. Make sure you\u00a0replace burned out head and taillights. Also, consider\u00a0spending a few dollars to have your vehicle professionally detailed.\u00a0In many cases,\u00a0this\u00a0cost can easily be made up at the time of trade-in.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep it Bright<\/strong> \u2014 If your headlights work, but the lenses are dingy, clean them up. Also, properly applying a coat of wax to the exterior will make your vehicle look like it came right from the showroom. Remember to get soaps formulated for automotive use. Regular dish detergents can\u00a0actually remove\u00a0the protective finish from the paint job.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When you\u2019re ready to let go of your current vehicle and move on to something different, schedule an appointment at your nearest Third Coast Auto Group location with one of our product experts.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How can I get the most for my trade-in?\u00a0 Everyone is looking for the best way to get the best deal on their next vehicle purchase. If you\u2019re reading this blog, you\u2019ve really put yourself in a strong position by considering Third Coast Auto Group.\u00a0Most of our customers will\u00a0use their current vehicle to off-set some […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2428,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n