Value My Car

If you're getting ready to trade or sell your car, it's important to understand how used car values are determined.Ewald Chevy believes in transparency, whether you're buying, selling, or trading.

Let's explore how Ewald will value your car, as well as factors that can impact your value. We'll also review how to decide if a repair is worth the investment before you sell your car. With the help of Ewald Chevy, you won't believe how easy it is to get an outstanding offer for your used car!

How do I find out what my car is worth?

Ewald makes it easy to receive an accurate car trade in value, right from home. Whether you plan to sell or trade in your car, the process is identical with the Ewald Max Allowance program.

1. Visit the Ewald's Max Allowance website to value your car.

2. Enter in all of the relevant details about your Oconomowoc used car - from VIN and mileage, to model and trim. These details provide a baseline for our team to value your car.

3. Upload your own videos and photos of your vehicle. Ewald's Max Allowance gives customers the opportunity to influence the value of their car. Show and tell all of the features that make your car valuable. Best of all, you can complete this process right from the comfort of home!

4. Submit your vehicle and wait for our used car dealership near you to extend a Considerate Cash offer.

5. Decide whether you'd like to sell or trade your car. The car value is available as both a cash offer and trade in credit at Ewald Chevy.

6. Visit our Ewald Buying Center, or schedule local pickup if you're close to our dealership. We'll collect a wet signature, and you'll be issued a check or trade in credit! 

Which car value site is most accurate?

When you're ready to sell or trade your car, you'll have plenty of options. There are dozens of car selling websites competing for your business. That said, our used car dealership near you offers some distinct advantages over our national competitors.

• Ewald Chevy is a local business. When you sell your Oconomowoc used car to our dealership, you're supporting your community. Rather than working with a national vendor, why not bring your business to your friends and neighbors?

• As a local dealership, Ewald Chevy has a lower overhead compared to national brands. We don't need to reduce your car value to cover any national advertising campaigns, so we can extend more favorable offers.

• Ewald uses Live Market Pricing to ensure that you receive the most competitive car trade in value. We base our offers off real data, so you can rest assured that your offer will be fair.

• Ewald's Max Allowance gives you greater opportunity to share details about your car. The more information and images that you share, the higher we can value your car. 

What affects trade in value?

There are many factors to consider when we value your car. Let's take a look at some of the most significant points of consideration. Here are the factors that can seriously impact your used car value:

Mileage and maintenance

If you never skip a service appointment, you can expect a higher used car value. Drivers who maintain service and repair records for their cars tend to receive better offers for their cars. On the same note, the lower your mileage is, the better. If you're thinking about trading in your car soon, it's a good idea to limit lengthy journeys in the vehicle you'd like to trade or sell. 

Upgrades and options

Depending on the trim level of your car, your options and upgrades could boost your resale value. Leather seats, advanced safety features, and infotainment systems all lead to higher car values. However, some modifications might not provide the same return on your investment. For example, some performance modifications can actually reduce the resale value of a car.

Vehicle condition

Keeping your car in good condition will fetch a higher value. Smoking and eating in your vehicle can cause permanent odors, which impact your trade in value. Hopefully you've been regularly washing and waxing the exterior - it's important to put your best face forward when selling your car!

Vehicle popularity

There are legacy brands known for their reliability, which cause cars to maintain high resale value. If your car is a popular option when sold new, the chances are that it will be popular on the resale market, too. Also consider the color of your car, as neutral hues tend to be worth more.

Should I fix scratches before trading in my car?

Cleaning your car and touching up any superficial damage will pay off when we value your car. However, some repairs might cost more than the increase in value they provide. You don't want to overspend on repairs when your goal is to earn more money from your used car in Oconomowoc. Our dealership features a complete service and repair center, so we are able to easily fix issues with the cars that we buy. Here are items that are helpful to check before you sell or trade your car.

• Check all of your fluids. Oil, wiper fluid, brake fluid, etc should be topped off before you start the trade in process. 

• Check headlamps and interior lights. Replacing bulbs is an affordable fix that you can easily accomplish before you sell your car.

• Repair minor scratches. Superficial damage is inexpensive to repair and can provide an excellent return on the investment. 

• Wash and wax the exterior. Either bring your car to a professional, or DIY. Get your car looking its absolute best before you reach out to Ewald to value your car.

• Detail the interior. Make sure the cabin of your vehicle is immaculate. Clean the windows and carpets, or hire a professional detailer to handle the dirty work.

Value your car today at Ewald Chevy!

Now that you know how to prepare your car for sale or trade, it's time to get the ball rolling. Ewald Chevy is ready to value your car today! Stop by our showroom or begin the process online from our website. We look forward to helping you get the most favorable used car value possible.