Sell My Car
Have you been thinking, "It's time to sell my car," but are not sure where to begin? We all know that feeling when we're just done with a car. Maybe its features are outdated, and you want the modern technology you see in newer models, like backup cameras and smartphone connectivity.
Perhaps you're tired of the style of your vehicle and want something more current. Maybe you've moved on to a new phase of life and need a different body style, like a minivan for family life or a sports car for retirement! Whatever the reason, when you know it's time to sell a vehicle, you have a couple of options. You can sell to a private buyer, or you can sell to a dealership, including any one of our group's friendly Michigan locations.
We think you'll be happy if you choose the latter, because we make the car sales process pain-free, fast, and easy. And once you have those funds from the sale, you can start shopping for your next vehicle! Our teams will be ready to show you models on our lot that fit your needs, and make sure you put your profits from your old car to excellent use!
Sell Your Car to LaFontaine Automotive Group
Let's transform that old car in your driveway into funds for your new car! We're always thrilled when drivers come to us with their old vehicles. In fact, it's sellers like you who make it possible for us to carry such a large and diverse selection of pre-owned vehicles.
We're so thankful to sellers for bringing their models to us that we make sure to incentivize them with fantastic trade-in deals. The value of your vehicle might even go further here than it would on the private market, especially if you plan on buying from us, too.
We'll put together a sweetheart deal that helps you maximize your trade-in funds. Our finance team can work with you and ensure that the value of your old vehicle goes as far as possible towards the purchase of your next vehicle.
Feel free to value your trade-in on any of our dealers' websites. All we need is the VIN and other basic information, and we can give you an instant cash offer! We always give a fair market value, so you can feel confident you're getting a great price for your car.
The Benefits of Selling Your Car to a Dealer vs a Private Sale
While selling to a private buyer might seem appealing at first, as you get into the process of advertising and negotiating, you'll quickly see that it can actually be a major headache.
When you sell to a private buyer, you need to go through the trouble of advertising your vehicle yourself. That means looking up all of the best platforms to list it, and paying any associated fees. The longer your vehicle sits, unsold, the more weekly or monthly advertising fees you'll need to pay, which can eat away at your profits.
When you do find an interested buyer, you have to take time out of your busy schedule to meet them and show them the vehicle. Plus, you'll likely need to take them for a test drive. Today, you need to take great caution when meeting up with strangers who contact you online. Arranging these meetups comes with inherent risks and takes a lot of your time.
Finally, when you sell to a private buyer, you need to handle all of the paperwork. So you'll be transferring the title, finalizing the sale, making sure to document the sale and calculate taxes properly; it's a lot for most individuals to handle.
Now, imagine not having to deal with any of what we just described. That's what you get when you sell to one of our friendly dealerships. We'll simply give you a fair market price, and we'll communicate with all of the appropriate parties about transferring ownership.
You won't need to spend time hosting test drives or money on advertising the vehicle. Just come to us, sell to us, and then begin shopping for your next model, on the spot!
What You Need to Bring for Your Car Before Selling
Ready to sell to us? Let's go over a list of the items you'll need for a swift and smooth transaction. First, if you own the vehicle outright, we'll need the title. If you took out a loan on the vehicle and are still making payments, please bring in your loan payoff information, as we'll likely be taking over the remaining payments.
Please bring in your maintenance records, too. This helps us understand what services—if any—need to be performed on the vehicle before we can list it for sale. We'll require the registration, as well as your driver's license, which we'll make a copy of.
We'll also need to see your proof of insurance if you plan on buying another vehicle after selling your old one to us. We also ask that you provide us with any items that came with your vehicle, including all sets of keys, the owner's manual, and any tools or accessories.
Once we have these items, we'll be ready to begin processing your trade-in! If you have any questions about these items, a member of our finance or sales team would be happy to assist you! They can help you track down important documents and communicate with your auto loan company to get the required payoff information.
There's one last thing you might want to bring in: an idea for your next vehicle! With such an enormous and diverse selection of models from top names across our locations, we're confident your next car is waiting for you at a LaFontaine Automotive Group dealer. So once you've sold your model, you can begin the purchase of your next model! Begin browsing our inventory online now, so you can visit us, ready for a test drive.
Sell to Us and Start Shopping for Your Next Vehicle Today!
Ready to say goodbye to that old car and turn it into cash for your next car? Our teams are waiting to assist you with this transaction! We promise that selling to us is seamless and efficient. We'd love to give you a fair market price for your car, so you can put the profits towards your next vehicle.
Save yourself the trouble of selling to private buyers. In our experience, the stress, time, and money aren't worth it. When you work with one of our professional, friendly dealerships, you have access to teams that handle car sales all day. So they can tackle transaction tasks in minutes that might take you hours (or days!) And you have better things to do.
If you've reached that point when you're simply done with your old car, we make it easy to turn it into the funds for your next one. We're so excited to work with you on your sale or trade-in. With tons of top names across our dealerships, new and used models, and diverse body styles, we make it easy to drive home in a vehicle you love, the same day you sell us your old car. Visit us today and see how easy we make it to sell your old vehicle!