How to Trade In a Car

Making the choice to trade in a car instead of selling it yourself in Alpharetta will save you the hassle of selling your car on your own, give you a better chance of getting the market value for your car, and give you a head start on making a down payment on your next car. If you don’t know how to trade in your car, don’t worry! This easy guide will walk you through the process of how to trade in a car at Lou Sobh Honda. If you have questions don’t hesitate to contact Lou Sobh Honda. We want to make it easy for you to trade in your car with us! 

Get Your Trade-In Car Value

Before you bring your old car from Dawsonville to our lot you can get a reliable estimate of your car’s trade-in value from home. Use our Value Your Trade tool and, with just a little bit of information you’ll get a value estimate. Of course, to get the exact amount of your trade-in you car will need to undergo an inspection at our dealership, but this is enough information to get you started on planning your budget for your next car with our payment calculator. 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®. It’s smart to know what cars similar to yours have sold for in the Cumming area before you start negotiations. 

Get an Appraisal

Make an appointment with us to have your trade-in inspected and appraised. Just contact us to arrange a time. We’ll inspect your car and, based on its condition and how many similar cars we have in a used car inventory, we’ll make you an offer. 

Negotiate or Accept a Trade-In Offer

If you’re satisfied with our offer, that’s great! We can proceed with the trade-in. You’re welcome to negotiate with us using your research information and other offers you’ve received, or walk at any time. We make the process as simple and transparent as possible. Unlike many used car lots in the Johns Creek area, we’re willing to negotiate with you. If you owe more on your car than it’s worth, our finance department can help you. Once we’ve agreed on a price and handled any outstanding loan issues, we can finalize your trade and you can take it in cash or put the value towards the next car you purchase from Lou Sobh Honda. 

Learn How to Trade in a Car and More with Lou Sobh Honda

Now that you know how to trade in your car at Lou Sobh Honda, you can start planning for your next ride! Before you start shopping you can apply for financing with us and get an even clearer idea of your best budget for your next car.