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What’s the Trade-in Value of My Car?

Have you been feeling that itch lately? You know the one we’re talking about: that need for speed, that yearning to get behind the wheel of a new vehicle. If so, you may be wondering what you can do to with your current ride—and our finance team at Murdock Manhattan Chevrolet Cadillac has the answer.

Drivers in Manhattan, Junction City, and Wamego, Kansas: Let us help you clear that needed space in your garage or driveway for your dream model. Wondering to yourself, “What’s my car worth?” In this article, we’ll discuss:

• How to value your trade
• The trade-in process
• How to boost your vehicle’s trade-in value

Read on for a few tips on the trade-in process and how you can find the trade-in value of your car!
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What’s the Trade-in Value of My Car?

What’s My Car Worth?

The first thing you’ll want to consider when trading in your vehicle is its value. How do you find that magic number, you may wonder? Thankfully, we’ve compiled this article to help you along in that process.

Busy schedule? Enjoying a relaxing weekend? That’s just fine with us. No need to change out of your jammies or leave the house—you’ll find helpful tools on our website to guide you through the trade-in process. You can use these financing tools to value your trade-in, browse our inventory, and apply for financing for your next set of wheels!

These handy financing features include:


You can use our Value Your Trade tool to gain an estimate of what your trade-in is worth. Just input a few details, and you’ll be presented with an estimate of your car’s value. This will give you an idea of what you can expect when you come see our friendly team for an in-person appraisal of your vehicle.
Car Worth

    Value Your Trade-in: Quick Facts

    You may be wondering what factors go into the in-person appraisal of your vehicle. When it comes time to have your trade-in valued in person, our dealership will take into account a few factors. A member of our team will look over your model, check under the hood, and make sure all its safety systems and technology features are in good working order.

    Overall, though, there are three main factors that go into the valuation of your vehicle. Here’s a quick rundown of what our dealership will consider:

      SUPPLY AND DEMAND

      We’ll consider how many of your specific make and model are available—not only on our lot, but also on the lots of dealerships in our local area.

      MARKET VALUE

      We’ll consider the need local drivers have for your particular make, model, trim, and year—essentially, we’ll run the numbers to see how in demand your vehicle is.

      CONDITION

      The condition of your model will factor into its value as well.

      How to Boost Your Trade-in’s Value

      Can you boost the value of your trade-in? The short answer: Yes! While the supply and market factors that go into valuing your trade depend on outside conditions, there are a few ways you can take the reins and boost your trade-in’s value.

      Firstly, to help increase its trade-in value, you’ll want your car to present well. Take a quick hop down to your local car wash to give your model a shiny, well-polished look. You can also take a moment to vacuum the seats, floor mats, and carpet—or have a professional detail the cabin. Either way, you’ll want it to appear at its best and in as like-new condition as possible when you bring it to our dealership for appraisal. Remember, too, to clear out any trash as well as all personal items.

      Simple actions like these can go a long way toward boosting your model’s value.
      Boosting Car Trade In Value

        Trade in My Car: Value Your Trade Today

        When you choose to trade in your vehicle with the team at Murdock Manhattan Chevrolet Cadillac, you’ll find a plethora of vehicles to choose from on our lot. Our inventory includes a selection of over 100 vehicles, so drivers near Manhattan, Junction City, and Wamego, KS, are sure to find their dream vehicles.

        Call or contact our team to trade in your car today!

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