Should I Part Exchange My Car?
The age old question; is it better to sell my car privately or part exchange it? The answer? Well it really depends how much you value your own time.
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Selling Privately
The main perk of selling your used car privately is that you’re most likely to get a bigger return. The reason is because when a dealership takes your vehicle in for a part exchange, it is at trade value and more often than not that car gets traded onto another dealership or the brand from which the car comes.
For example, you bring your used Volvo in for a part exchange, and you’re looking to purchase an Audi. A Volvo dealership will most likely buy your used Volvo and they’ll sell it on their forecourt.
However, in some instances your used car does go to auction, but more often than not will be sold onto another dealership.
Back to the main point of selling privately, there is an advantage here as you’re cutting out that whole process. There are no middlemen involved as you’re effectively selling from one end user to the other. However, there is a lot of unnecessary stress involved in organising and paying for the advert(s), haggling with potential buyers and sorting out important paperwork.
Part Exchanging
If you value your time more than the amount of money you’re quoted for a part exchange, then part exchange. The difference will also most likely be very minimal in comparison to selling it privately.
Our time is scarce; we are always working, or always online on our mobiles and laptops, and it can be hard to leverage our time.
Part exchanging with a dealership like Hilton Garage guarantees that the part exchange process is seamless, all the documentation will be taken care of and you can jump from your old used car, to a brand new car instantly. All while being handled professionally by a dealership that you can trust.
Our exclusive part exchange guarantee also provides you with the best part exchange prices, so you can get the best deal. You can get a part exchange valuation using our calculator. It’s just two simple steps to get one step closer to your new vehicle.
If you have any other questions about anything relating to this then please contact us and we’ll be sure to get back to you as soon as possible.