Expert advice to help you make smarter car buying decisions. From budget planning to ownership costs, we've got you covered.
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Best time of year to trade in a car in the US—demand and supply vary; know your trade value any time so you decide with data.
Dealer trade-in vs private sale in the US—trade-in is easier but usually less; private sale can net more so you compare.
How accident history affects trade-in value in the US—accidents usually lower value; know market so you expect fair trade.
How AI estimates trade-in fair value in the US—data on comps, condition, mileage so you know what to expect.
How dealers manipulate trade-in numbers in the US—bundling, inflating allowance, lowballing value so you negotiate separately.
How mileage affects trade-in value in the US—higher mileage usually means lower value; know market so you expect fair trade.
How much dealers undervalue trade-ins in the US—dealers pay below market so they recondition and profit; know market so you negotiate.
How to maximize trade-in value in the US—clean the car, fix small issues, know market, negotiate separately so you get more.
How to negotiate trade-in separately in the US—new-car OTD first, then trade value so you see true numbers.