How to Sell a Car at a Dealership

Many dealers at St. Louis will offer to pay for your vehicle when you come to buy a new vehicle or through a buyback program. Through this program, you can save for your next vehicle, or you can take the money without having to purchase a new car. Whatever option you take, the easiest way to learn about what to expect when selling a car is with Mercedes-Benz of St. Louis’s guide on how to sell your car at a dealership below.

How Does Selling Your Car to a Dealership Work in St. Louis?

Here is how you can sell your car to a Ladue dealership:

• Research Your Car’s Value: Use tools from Cars.com, Kelley Blue Book, or your local dealership to find the trade-in value of your car. You can use this number to negotiate your price or get an approximate value for what the dealer is willing to buy your car for.
• Have Your Car’s Title on Hand: Finding the title for your vehicle will save time and allow the dealer to get you a better deal sooner.
• Clean Your Car: Having your car detailed, washed, and replacing parts such as windshield wipers and floor mats is a surefire way to put your best foot forward in order to get the best quote. 
• List the Benefits Of Your Car: It is always beneficial to be able to articulate the detailed history of your vehicle, along with its additional features and accessories such as extra key fobs or bike mounts. Being able to honestly list these attributes will increase the appeal of your vehicle to dealerships.
• Choose Your Dealership Wisely: Most dealerships in Frontenac will buy a newer gently used vehicle regardless of the car’s initial condition or their current inventory. If you have an older model vehicle, it may be wiser to try selling it at a used car dealership as an alternative.

Expectations for Selling Your Car

After you prepare to sell your car, here are the steps to expect:

• Make an Appointment: For expediency’s sake, it’s best to make an appointment with the dealership so they can prepare the necessary paperwork and deliver a speedy transaction.
• Meet with the Used Car Manager: After you make an appointment, oftentimes you will be directed to a salesperson or a Used Car Manager to collect your information and handle the sale.
• Get an Inspection: The vehicle will be inspected either by the Used Car Manager or a service center to determine the quality and mechanical condition of the car.
• Consider the Offer: After receiving an offer, you can either accept the offer or try a different dealership to compare offers.

Benefits of Selling Your Car

Selling your vehicle to a dealership offers multiple benefits:

• Save Time & Avoid Hassles: It is so much more convenient to not worry about listing your car online and inviting potentially uninterested strangers over to Ladue for test drives.
• Lower Your New Car Price: It would be a wise investment to trade in your car in order to save money on purchasing your new vehicle. This can holistically lower monthly payments to something more manageable.
• Save on Your Taxes: When you trade in your current vehicle and purchase another vehicle from Mercedes-Benz of St. Louis, you only pay the sales tax on the difference between the trade-in value and the cost of your new car. 

Sell Your Car to Mercedes-Benz of St. Louis!

Now you know the answer to the question, “How does selling a car at a dealership work?” So, if making good investments pique your interest, you can contact any of our sales representatives at our finance center if you are interested in trading or selling your vehicle! You can also browse our finance options by looking into our car buying tips!