How to Prepare Your Car for a Part Exchange

For many, trading-in your current car for a new motor is the most common option for car buyers to opt for. You may be in the process of buying a new car, and you are preparing to part exchange your current car. Here at Atlas Autos in Manningtree, we have some top tips for you to follow when it comes to preparing your motor for a trade in.

Making the process easier for you: 

There is nothing more stressful than the thought of selling your car before you can purchase your new motor. Here at Atlas Autos, we want to make the whole process much easier for you, allowing you to hand over the keys of your current car in exchange with your new car.

Step One: Do your own research before viewing a new car. We would suggest that you take a look at similar cars which are on the market and from here you can get a feel for the value of your vehicle. You can then begin to build this into your budget as the value of your current vehicle will be taken off your new car deal.

Step Two: If you have recently viewed a new car which you are interested in buying but you are unsure if you should part exchange your current vehicle. We would suggest that you go to a car dealer once you have cleaned your car. Do not forget to clear your car of your belongings, you don’t want to risk leaving anything behind. Feel free to talk to our team of professionals here at Atlas Autos.

Step Three: Further to this, we will take a look at your motor and agree on the value of the car. You can then decide if you would wish to part exchange your car with our team here at Atlas Autos.

Step Four: Once we have agreed on a set price, we can then build this into the deal which we will make regarding your new car. This will help to reduce the overall total of the new car which you are buying which is a huge bonus!

If you’re taking your car to be valued for a part exchange, we would suggest that you come prepared. If your car is clean and well presented, this will come in your favour and will suggest to the dealership that the car is kept in a good condition. Our team will carry out a thorough check to ensure that the car is in good condition and worth the value in which they are prepared to settle for. On the other hand, if you turn up and your current vehicle is filthy inside and out this may result in the dealership devaluing your car.

Further to this, we would suggest that you bring the correct documents to prove your ownership and all previous service history and MOT for the vehicle. A car dealer will most likely want to take a look into the information in the service book as this may determine the overall value of the car, as a fully serviced and stamped Service book will add value to your car.

If you are in the process of buying a new car, contact Atlas Autos and come and have a look at the cars in our showroom today, we have a wide range of used cars in Manningtree, Essex for you to view.