BMW of Grand Blanc

How to Sell Your Car to BMW Of Grand Blanc


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You've shared a lot of experiences together, including everyday commutes to work, weekend escapades with the kids, and last-minute shopping trips. It's time to say goodbye to your old car. We're here to assist you if you're unsure how to sell your car to a dealership.

We've assisted numerous drivers near Grand Blanc, Flint, and Clarkston, Michigan, sell their automobiles at BMW of Grand Blanc. As a result, we've put together this comprehensive guide to the entire procedure. Let's get started!

STEP 1: ESTIMATE THE VALUE OF YOUR CAR

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It's critical to know the worth of your car before going to a dealership to sell it. That way, you'll be ready to talk about your car with a salesperson and accept an offer that's fair.

There are numerous online tools to choose from. Kelley Blue Book, on the other hand, is a well-respected reference that many dealerships are familiar with and use.

You'll need to enter the following information into their value estimation tool.

  • Year
  • Make
  • Current mileage
  • Exterior color
  • Current condition
Kelley Blue Book will calculate an approximate value for your model when you enter all of this information. It's a good idea to print it out and keep it on hand

STEP 2: COLLECT YOUR PAPERWORK

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You'll need all of your vehicle's papers to complete the sale of your vehicle. The car-selling process will be expedited and straightforward for you and the dealer's finance staff if you bring this papers with you.

Here's what you'll need in terms of paperwork:

  • Title of the car: This paperwork verifies your status as the vehicle's lawful owner.
  • Maintenance and repair records: With annual inspections and other checkups, these documents further establish that you've taken proper care of your car.
  • Loan payoff: Bring along the loan documents to prove that you've fully paid off your model if you took out a loan on it.

STEP 3: A FINAL MAINTENANCE VISIT

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Is it time to service your car? If that's the case, make an appointment with a reputable repair shop. It will increase the vehicle's worth and facilitate the selling procedure if the maintenance is kept up to date. To learn the maintenance schedule for your car, consult the owner's manual.

It may require the following routine services:

  • Oil change
  • Tire rotation
  • Fluid top-off
  • Battery test

STEP 4: CLEAN UP, CLEAN UP

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Remember, you want the dealership's staff to take one look at your car and be blown away by its condition. As a result, it's critical to thoroughly clean your car's exterior and interior!

Wash the outside of your automobile at a local car wash. Have it waxed and buffed if possible to make it truly sparkle and stand out!

Then, by following the instructions below, concentrate on the interior:

  • Remove any dirt, crumbs, and other debris from the carpet and upholstery with a vacuum.
  • Disinfect the dashboard, controls, cupholders, and any other hard surfaces in the vehicle.
  • Personal items should be removed from the center console, glovebox, and trunk.

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STEP 5: HEAD TO BMW OF GRAND BLANC

Then it's time to head over to BMW of Grand Blanc located at 9099 Holly Road. A sales representative will most likely do an in-person inspection of your vehicle. They'll look for chipping, dents, and other flaws on the outside during this process. Then they'll turn their attention to the interior to check for scents, stains, and other issues.

They'll give you a final valuation for your car once the inspection is over. Check to see whether it's near to the Kelley Blue Book estimate. Then, with the help of the salesperson, come up with an offer that you're happy with.



STEP 6: FINALIZE THE TRANSACTION

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After you've accepted the dealership's offer, you'll most likely meet with a financial professional to finish the process.

You'll have to choose between two possibilities at this point:

  • You'll get a payment for the worth of your car.
  • Put the money toward a down payment on a new car.
Regardless of which financial path you take, the dealership's experts will make the process easier for you by doing the footwork for you. All you have to do now is pick an option and sign your name on the dotted line!

YOU'VE COMPLETED EVERY STEP IN THE PROCESS OF SELLING YOUR CAR TO A DEALERSHIP

It's time to begin your vehicle-selling journey now that you know the stages involved in selling your car to a dealership.

We hope your path leads you to our caring team at BMW of Arlington. After all, our knowledgeable staff has assisted many drivers in Arlington, Grand Prairie, and Fort Worth, Texas, in selling their vehicles to us. We can assist you in the same way!

Contact our staff when you're ready to sell your car. We are excited to serve you!