Car Value

Have you been finding it difficult to sell your car? Don't want to leave the comfort of your home? If you're located near Waukesha, WI, Ewald Chevy invites you to come by and ask us all the questions you need to be answered.

Contact our online support about your used car's value, or keep reading so that we can give you the scoop on how to trade in your car–and we assure you'll be shocked at the trade in value! 

How Do I Decide If I Should Trade in My Car?

We'd love to help you make your ideal trade, but we want to ensure you're confident about your decision to swap out with one of our models. Here are some factors to consider when weighing the benefits of trading in your car at Ewald Chevy.

• Calculate your monthly costs - How much do you invest in your car every month, including the monthly insurance payments, any monthly repair costs, and how much do you spend on fuel? Compare these to the costs of the new car you'd want out of your trade.  

• Create your Budget. A lot of this depends on your budget. You can calculate your budget by determining your monthly income and expenses. If you can easily afford a new car with your income, trading your car for a better model is a no-brainer. Financial advisors ballpark that drivers should aim not to spend more than 22 percent of their net income on their new vehicle.

• Calculate Gas Costs - How much will your gas mileage improve with this trade-in? Would you consider selecting a hybrid model this time to maximize fuel efficiency? 

• Consider the Mental Impact - Trading in for a car with better and updated safety features is a valid reason to want to switch to a new model. Driving in the winter storms of Wisconsin is no small feat, so maybe a model with improved severe-weather capabilities would suit your year-round driving and handling needs. The intrinsic value of your peace of mind is a worthy pursuit. 

• Consider Professionalism - If your image is essential to your career, you may want to trade your car in for a newer, stylish model. Career people like sales associates understand the impact an impressive ride can have on their sales statistics.  

What Factors Affect a Car's Value?

How can you predict the value of your car? Ewald's Max Allowance will value your car, and we know you'll be excited about the value of your vehicle, whether you are looking for a trade-in or some extra cash! Max Allowance has transparent pricing so you won't be surprised by anything. 

• Condition of your car - The condition is the most significant and noticeable factor that affects the car's value. If there is any damage, including daily wear and tear, the car's value will decrease accordingly. The car model will affect each indicator of damage since a small scratch will not decrease the value of a cheaper model to the same extent that it would decrease the value of a luxury model. 

• Entire service history - Keeping the car's complete history will increase the trade-in value since it ensures future buyers that you have maintained the vehicle properly and had it checked out by professionals. Keep your receipts! A comprehensive portfolio of documents will increase the value of your car. 

• Color - The finish of your car could be off-putting to potential buyers, so consider whether a change in the paint could increase its value more than the cost of refinishing it. 

• Modifications - These could increase or decrease the value of your car depending on the modification and your audience of buyers. 

What Can Increase the Value of a Car?

At Ewald Chevy, we use transparent pricing so that you know the value of your car. We suggest you prepare your car for the highest value from a dealership. 

• Deep clean - You're likely to get more money for your car if it garners a good first impression. Make sure your car is clean and pristine to increase the value; dealerships want their used cars for sale to look pretty on our lots. 

• Repair minor damage - Buyers factor in the money and effort of repairs when planning to buy a used vehicle. They will deduct that from the original price. 

• Gather the paperwork together - Having the car's maintenance history handy will reassure buyers and give them confidence that you've taken reasonable care to extend the vehicle's lifespan. It's best to keep a record of repair work invoices and past MOT certificates. Same with the car - Anyone who buys a preowned model will appreciate the parts that came in the original package, such as the spare wheel, parcel shelf, or tool kit. Dealerships are especially interested in these. 

• Deck it out – Do some proper elevating when it comes to the aesthetic experience of the car. Invest in aesthetic mods like premium alloy wheels, not just small things like an air freshening device. Buyers will automatically take that effort into account when valuing your car. 

How Does it Work When You Trade Your Car in?

We understand that it is intimidating to trade a car since it is easy for buyers to take advantage of you if you're not sure of your car's process or value. At Ewald Chevy, we will prove how easy trading can be when you experience our transparent pricing system and discover an excellent value assigned to your vehicle. Don't worry about the risks you'd have to take with a private seller: we have years of trustworthy, satisfactory deals to back up the excellent history of our process. Here's how you can expect to trade your car with Ewald's Max Allowance!

• Submit the vehicle information - Ewald near will need to start the process by valuing your car. There are lots of factors that affect car values, but Ewald Auto's valuing functions under the extremely transparent Max allowance program. You'll see that we make high offers compared to other buyers, but first, you must enter the vehicle's current condition details, pictures, and videos. 

• Review Ewald's offer - Ewald Auto will make an offer for the trade in value of your used car. The more information you can give us about your used model, the higher our Waukesha dealership will be able to value your car. After you receive your offer, we give you seven days to consider whether you would like to trade, sell, or walk away from the offer. 

• Trade in at our Milwaukee dealership - If you're near Waukesha, stop by one of our Ewald Buying Centers to claim your Max Allowance offer. Locals are eligible for free pickup or drop-off! 

Value and Trade in Your Car at Ewald Chevy

Our Max Allowance service tops other car-selling sites because we're a local business; being local exempts Ewald's buyers from paying the extra fees needed to support a national used buyer chain. Our team is ready at our Waukesha dealership or online to answer your questions about our trade-in process!