How to Sell a Car at a Dealership

Whether you’re looking to trade-in your car or simply sell it for cash, selling your car to a dealership is faster, easier, and more affordable than listing and selling it privately. A private sale involves putting your car up for sale, scheduling test drives at your home, and waiting for a buyer to make an offer. Or, you can sell your car to a local West Bloomfield dealership and have cash in-hand by the end of the day!

If you’re unsure about how to sell a car at a dealership, read the guide below from the Mercedes-Benz of Bloomfield Hills finance center to see how it works.

How Does Selling Your Car to a Dealership Work? 

Before you stop by a Southfield-area dealership with your car, there are a few steps you can take to make a great impression — and maybe even receive a higher offer. We suggest taking care of small repairs, and replacing inexpensive parts like windshield wipers. You should also thoroughly clean your car inside and out and remove all personal items from the cabin.

Selling your car to a dealership is a pretty straightforward process that shouldn’t take long if you make an appointment beforehand. Here’s what you need to know:

1. Know What Your Car is Worth – To estimate your vehicle’s value, use online tools from Kelley Blue Book, Cars.com, and others. Bloomfield Hills drivers can also get a quick estimate with our Value Your Trade tool.
2. Vehicle History Report -When you arrive for your appointment, a Used Car Manager or a salesperson will run a vehicle history report on your car.
3. Vehicle Inspection – Next, certified Mercedes-Benz technicians will inspect your car at the delaershiup’s service center. They will consider its overall quality, condition, and features to determine an offer.
4. Accept or Negotiate an Offer – At this point, the dealership will make you an offer. If you find the amount to be fair, you can accept the offer and be paid in cash on-the-spot. Otherwise, you can negotiate for a better offer or take your car to a different dealership.

We Want to Buy Your Car!

We’d love to add your caer to our used vehicle inventory here at Mercedes-Benz of Bloomfield Hills. If you are looking to learn more about the benefits of selling your car to a Birmingham-area dealership, contact our team at Mercedes-Benz of Bloomfield Hills today.