Trade In Car

If you're looking for a good deal on a quick trade in, you've come to the right place. Ewald Chevrolet is a Waukesha car dealership with some of the best trade-in options. When you trade in your car with us, you'll get transparent pricing, personal customer service, and much more! Plus, we've put together some tips for trading in so we can answer your questions before you even realize you had one!

Is trading in your vehicle a good idea?

Yes! Trading in your car is a great idea. There are many benefits to choosing to trade in your car with Ewald Chevy.

• Trade-ins are like one-stop shopping: you get rid of your old car and drive away with a new one on the same day! This convenience saves countless hours, effort, and stress you might have spent if you tried to sell to a private buyer.

• When you trade in your car, the amount you get for it goes directly to the cost of your new car. If you want a $20,000 car and your old car is worth $10,000, you only have to pay $10,000 for the new one!

• Wisconsin also offers tax breaks on sales tax for trade-ins. When you buy your new car, you only have to pay sales tax on the amount you spend, not the car's total price. This tax break could easily save you hundreds of dollars!

How does it work when you trade in a car?

The process is surprisingly simple when you choose to trade in your car with the MaxAllowance system at our Chevy dealer near you.

1. The first step is to head over to our website's Max Allowance Trade In or Sell tab. You can start filling out the form with basic information about your car. 

2. Once you've filled out the form, we'll create your personalized vehicle story vault. You can add pictures, videos, and more information to help us accurately assess your car.

3. Soon, one of our car buying managers will send you a text or email with our MaxAllowance cash offer. You can accept or counter the offer until you have a price you're happy about accepting.

4. All you have left is to schedule an appointment to trade in your car. You can bring in your car at the time of the appointment and start looking right away for the next one!

Is it better to trade in a car or pay it off?

The answer to this question depends entirely on your situation. There are some situations where it is better to trade in your car and some situations where you should wait. Let's take a look at some of these.

    Trade In

    Pay Off

Negative Equity

    This is still possible, but you will be paying for your new car and the rest of your loan on the old car.

    If your loan amounts to more than what your car is worth, it's best to wait. If you pay off more of your loan, you'll get a better deal in the future if you decide to trade in.

Positive Equity

    Great choice! Your loan amount will be subtracted from the value of your car. The remaining amount will go toward the price of your new car. Make sure there are no penalties for paying off your loan early.

    If you wish to pay off your loan entirely before you trade in your car, that is also an option.

New Lifestyle

    Did you move, get a different job, or start a family? You might need a different kind of car for your lifestyle. Trading in is the easiest way to get one.

    You can still pay off your loan, but you might be stuck with a less-than-ideal car for a while.

What is the smartest way to trade in a car?

There is a lot of information out there about the best way to trade in a car. However, there's only one way that we can endorse. Ewald Chevy's MaxAllowance system is the smartest for a variety of reasons.

• It's fast! Once you send in the form with all your information, one of our car experts will contact you very soon. We know you don't want to spend any time waiting around once you've decided to trade in your car!

• It's accurate! Our MaxAllowance cash offers are based on the wholesale prices of thousands of cars in the area. Plus, we re-evaluate prices daily to get the most accurate prices.

• It's transparent! We tell you exactly how and why we have priced your car the way we did. When you trade in your car with us, you won't ever be swindled by lowball offers.

• It's easy! You can do almost everything from your own driveway. You can even negotiate our offer over text or email, whichever you prefer. 

How can I increase the value of my car?

Luckily for you, there are many ways to increase the value of your car! Some might cost a bit of money, but the improvements they make are more than worth it.

• The number one way to increase your car's trade in value is to clean it. Thoroughly! You can get it detailed or clean it yourself. First impressions matter a lot when you trade in your car. A clean car makes it seem like the car has been well-maintained.

• Another way is to get some of the minor dents and dings out. This might cost a bit, but it vastly improves the overall look of the car. It can make a car look practically new!

• Get together all the paperwork for the car. Service records are a big part of this. If you can prove that you have done all scheduled maintenance throughout your car's life, its value will go up. You should also try to find paperwork from when you first bought the car to prove its worth.

• Take off any bumper or other stickers. This can take down your used car value more than you might think.

This isn't everything you need to know about trading in your car, but it's a start. Still have questions? Why not let us answer them in person! Our staff at Ewald Chevy are always happy to help you out, whether you end up trading your car or not.