Sell My Car

Why Sell to a Dealership Like Us?

There are plenty of ways to go about selling your vehicle, so why would our dealership be the right one for you? Don’t most people just park their vehicle out front and stick a sign on it and call it a day? Well, maybe, but that doesn’t mean they’re going to get the best price if it even sells at all. By selling to a dealership like North Park Chevrolet Castroville, we have your best interest in mind.

When you sell to a dealership, you can be sure you’re getting a competitive price. Not to mention it’s more convenient to set aside an afternoon to take your vehicle to a dealership rather than going through a private sale, where you have to wonder when it will happen? Will the interested party show up? Are they going to give me the price I’m asking? These questions are banished when you decide to sell through our dealership, which is pretty much a sure thing.

Send us some info, take your car in to be appraised and assessed, and you walk out a few hours later with the cash you need. That’s not only convenient but quick as well. No waiting around or dealing with texts or missed calls from potentially interested buyers. We are already an interested buyer just waiting for your vehicle.

So if you have a quality used car, don’t haggle for a price or hope it’ll sell in time for winter. Take that vehicle to the experts that buy and sell used cars, trucks, and SUVs every day. Tell us about your car, get it assessed, and get paid. Selling your vehicle to us can help ease some of the stress of selling a car, especially if you’re new to buying and selling and don’t really know what’s what. Let a knowledgeable dealer help you out, so there’s no waiting around, and you’re able to sell that vehicle sooner rather than later.

What To Do Before You Sell

Okay, so you’ve decided, selling to us looks like the quickest, most convenient choice to sell that vehicle of yours. What next? To make selling your vehicle as easy and profitable as possible, it’s helpful to have your car in top working order because you can’t expect to get the most out of your car if it’s not at the top of its game. This could mean having it looked at and inspected by a mechanic, getting small things like a chipped windshield repaired, or a bit of scratched paint touched up. However, if you don’t want to invest any more time and money into the vehicle than you have to, there are other options.

Having your car detailed is also a good use of funds. When you get your used car detailed, this can mean having stains and dirt lifted from the seats and floors, plus having that dusty or speckled glass sparkling. Having your vehicle detailed is especially helpful if it carries that lingering smell of smoke you can’t otherwise remove. After a thorough cleaning, your vehicle will smell fresh and new, plus look more cared for and ready for its new owner.

Also, consider all of your car’s extras. Extra key fobs, extra emergency keys, the owner’s manual, and things are always a great bonus and help add to the value of your used vehicle. So it’s worth your time to get around as many of the car’s extra items as you can find.

Now that your vehicle is scrubbed clean, had any minor repairs looked at, and you have it in tip-top shape, it’s a good time to take those photos. We make it easy to get an estimate by simply texting your vehicle’s basic information such as its current mileage, several pictures of the inside and outside of the vehicle, VIN number, plus any known issues like a patch of rust or leaky fluids. This information can give dealers a good idea of what that vehicle is worth in the current market.

The Paperwork You Need

So you got back an estimate on the vehicle you hope to sell, and it looks good. Before you head off, it’s important to make sure you have all of your paperwork, something that’s easy to overlook in the excitement of selling your car. The paperwork may seem boring, but it's very important to ensure the smooth sale of your car.

We can tell you the exact documents you need and handle all of the sale paperwork, which is yet another perk of selling to a dealer over a private sale; we are professionals there to help! Having the original paperwork from the previous sale is extremely helpful as it can tell you the exact details of your car and its features. Also, remember to gather up the car’s current registration information, plus the car’s title. Can’t find the title? You can usually obtain a duplicate from the Secretary of State or DMV. Most systems are online these days and allow drivers to log on and request a new one for a small fee.

If you really want to be thorough, you can also get a vehicle history report which can detail any accidents the car has been involved in. Plus, any maintenance records you have from your mechanic are always a bonus as they help give the dealership a full and complete history of the vehicle you wish to sell. In the case of selling a car, it’s usually the more details, the better.