Trade or Sell

Trading In or Selling Your Car, Truck or SUV

Should I Trade In My Vehicle or Sell My Vehicle Myself?

Who hasn't wrestled their way through these and other questions? Buying a car, truck, or SUV is an important decision and for most of us, our current vehicle plays a big part in that decision.

Every good deal has three essentials.

1. The right vehicle
2. The right price
3. The right time

At Edwards, are committed to finding the right vehicle to suit your needs. Here are some things to keep in mind when deciding whether to trade-in your vehicle or sell it yourself. Keep track of your "No" responses.

1. I can wait two months or more.
2. I don't mind follow-up calls from the person who buys my car.
3. I can give up a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars in sales taxes (WI residents especially).
4. I'm competent with any legal responsibility I have related to selling a vehicle.
5. I want the highest gross payout I can get.
6. I'm comfortable advertising and listing my vehicle.
7. I can work around random phone calls and test drives.
8. I'm confident I can transfer my insurance, title and plates on my own.
9. I'm comfortable having strangers in the proximity of my home.
10. I enjoy selling.

More “no” responses indicate how likely you'll be satisfied with your ability to sell your car on your own.