How to Sell a Car at a Dealership

Are you considering selling your car to a dealership in greater Oceanside? If so, you may be asking yourself, “How does selling a car to a dealership work?” Never fear. Quality Chevrolet is here to walk you through the fundamental steps of how to sell your car to a dealership. Read our handy primer. Then, use are value calculator to estimate the value of your vehicle and contact Quality Chevrolet to schedule an official appraisal. 

How Does Selling Your Car to a Dealership Work? 

The steps of how to sell a car to a dealership near Poway are relatively straightforward. First: 

• Freshen Up Your Car: Clean out your car at a car wash. Shampoo the carpets and detail the upholstery if necessary. 
• Catalog Benefits: Write down any selling-points for your vehicle. Have you kept a perfect maintenance record? Do you have extra key fobs? Have you added any accessories? 
• Collect Your Car’s Title: When you come to sell your car, have your title on hand to quickly speed up the process.
• Research Your Car’s Value: Use our value tool and other third-party calculators. Bring multiple estimates with you to the negotiating table. 
• Book an Appointment: Once you’re ready, schedule an appointment with our used car sales manager for an official inspection and appraisal. They’ll run a vehicle history report, verify your vehicle’s conditions, look at your other estimates, and make note of your selling points. 
• Inspection: The manager will run a vehicle history report, verify your vehicle’s conditions, look at your other estimates, and make note of your selling points. Then, they’ll make an offer. 
• Consider the Offer: You can choose to accept or reject the offer. Once you’ve come to an agreement, accept the value in credit or in check-form. 

If you plan on trading in your vehicle, apply for financing in advance to streamline the process, and start exploring our inventory near Carlsbad, so you can come prepared to discuss the next steps! 

Have Questions About How to Sell a Car to a Dealership? 

If you have more questions about how selling a car to a dealership works, call Quality Chevrolet at (760) 871-4005. We’re happy to answer your questions and arrange for your appointment at our showroom. In the meantime, take a moment to read our overview of how car financing works!