Resale Value Trading-in!

blader · 1st July 2008, 07:50

What's the general rule of thumb regards trade-in anyone?

I have been offered a price for the car I'm trading in, written into the quotation. The dealer made the offer, based on all the info I gave him. He hasn't actually viewed it!

Has anyone actually been quoted a price for trade-in, without the dealer actually viewing the car in question?

RabidManx · 1st July 2008, 08:04

I have had this before, all they usually do after that is give the car a quick once over to make sure yhe facts you have told them regarding mileage, condition etc are correct.

Different places do it different ways, also often depends on how badly they want a sale!

cb550 · 1st July 2008, 17:15

Yes I have.If your car is as honestly described,I would say there should,nt be a problem from a bona fide dealer.

I think the internet has encouraged dealers to work in this fashion,to persuade people down to their forecourts,which may be a fair distance for the interested party to travel to.

Mr JP · 1st July 2008, 17:21

My dealer gave me a good price for my 04' civic sport against my new R-GT, they never looked over the car once!

The truth is dealers will stick it on their forecourt at a higher price and sell it due to the fact they can offer finance, 1 year warranty etc which prospective private sellers cannot. Plus they make enough off new sales as well, so don't let them tell you they only make £200 on a new car, it's salesman talk, or shall I say greed!

blader · 1st July 2008, 18:28

Thanks!

The car is as I've described. However, since the quote, there's the obvious extra miles I've put on the clock, as I do a fair few being based on the road.

Second, the car has picked up a couple of minor faults. Looks like front pads need changing, well that's what my screen has started telling me. I'm loathe to do anything, as it goes next Monday/Tuesday.

Dimplyred · 1st July 2008, 18:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb550

Yes I have.If your car is as honestly described,I would say there should,nt be a problem from a bona fide dealer.

I think the internet has encouraged dealers to work in this fashion,to persuade people down to their forecourts,which may be a fair distance for the interested party to travel to.

More and more dealers are valuing cars without looking at them these days. I think cb550 is probably right about why too.

It's just a bit annoying when you have really looked after it for 3 years and they aren't even interested in walking outside to have a look

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RabidManx Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 19th May 2008 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 158 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have had this before, all they usually do after that is give the car a quick once over to make sure yhe facts you have told them regarding mileage, condition etc are correct. Different places do it different ways, also often depends on how badly they want a sale!

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cb550 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 26th May 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 519 Thanks: 14 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes I have.If your car is as honestly described,I would say there should,nt be a problem from a bona fide dealer. I think the internet has encouraged dealers to work in this fashion,to persuade people down to their forecourts,which may be a fair distance for the interested party to travel to.

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Mr JP Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 1,208 Thanks: 14 Thanked 38 Times in 38 Posts iTrader: (2)	My dealer gave me a good price for my 04' civic sport against my new R-GT, they never looked over the car once! The truth is dealers will stick it on their forecourt at a higher price and sell it due to the fact they can offer finance, 1 year warranty etc which prospective private sellers cannot. Plus they make enough off new sales as well, so don't let them tell you they only make £200 on a new car, it's salesman talk, or shall I say greed!

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blader Wheelnut Join Date: 24th May 2008 Location: Rotherham, UK Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks! The car is as I've described. However, since the quote, there's the obvious extra miles I've put on the clock, as I do a fair few being based on the road. Second, the car has picked up a couple of minor faults. Looks like front pads need changing, well that's what my screen has started telling me. I'm loathe to do anything, as it goes next Monday/Tuesday.