Let Us Help You with Your Car Trade In | Lawrence, IN

If you're in the market for a new or used vehicle, you can opt for a car trade in Lawrence, IN to help reduce the price. Don Hinds Ford, Inc. has been offering reliable, high-quality cars to Hoosiers since 1955, and we want to help you drive away in your dream car. If you want a new vehicle and don't need your old car anymore, why not trade it in to put it towards your new car purchase?

Don Hinds Ford, Inc. uses the Edmunds system for car appraisals. Bring your car by our Fishers location today so we can help value your car trade in Lawrence, IN. We have online tools to help you with vehicle financing options, but it's far easier for us to give you the most accurate price on your used car when you stop by to value your trade.

Finding Your Car's Value

If you're interested in selling or trading in your used car, you'll want to start by knowing its True Market Value (TMV®). As mentioned above, we utilize the Edmunds system for appraising used vehicles. This helps us figure out a reasonable estimate of your car's value based on several factors, such as age, mileage, trim style, and condition.

Depending on these factors, you could get a very nice trade in value for your car! Though we highly recommend letting us value your vehicle in person, you can get a fairly decent estimate before your visit using online tools that ask you a few questions about your car. Here are a few things you may be asked about when you use online trade estimate tools for your car trade in appraisal.

License Plate and VIN

The fastest way to get the most accurate estimate for your trade in is to enter your license plate number or vehicle identification number (VIN). These methods are great for helping estimate tools quickly identify your exact make, model, and year based on official registration information.

If you don't have your VIN or license plate number on hand, don't worry - you can still get an idea of what to expect for your trade in by manually providing your car's year, make, and model. Be sure to answer any questions about its trim model as accurately as possible since many vehicles come in multiple possible configurations. For example, a standard car of your make and model may come with a particular engine and two-wheel drive, but you may have opted for a more powerful engine and four-wheel drive instead. Options like these can significantly affect the value of your car.

The exterior and interior colors are also important. Depending on the popularity of the color configuration you chose, this can also increase or decrease your vehicle's value.

Condition

Online appraisal tools will often ask about your car's mileage and condition. Be as honest and transparent when answering these questions since they play a vital role in accurately valuing your used vehicle. Depending on the number of miles your car has, it can either significantly affect the car's value or only impact its price a little. Its mileage will be compared to the average mileage of other trade ins of the same type of vehicle.

You should also be as accurate and honest as possible when you choose a condition level to describe your car. It won't help you to pretend that your car is in "Outstanding" condition since you may bring it to a car dealership only for them to give it simply an "Average" rating instead. Factors that contribute to a car's condition level include frame or flood damage, exterior or interior damage, normal or extreme wear and tear, unrepaired parts or systems, and anything that might render your vehicle unsafe or inoperable.

Keep in mind that most cars fall into the "Average" category, which accounts for about 45% of trade ins. Don't let this discourage you, though - even if your car doesn't qualify as "Outstanding" or "Clean," it may still be worth a pretty penny! Folks whose used vehicles fall under the "Rough" category may be a little more concerned about how much their trade in will be worth since it will probably require a lot of maintenance before it can be sold.

Why a Car Trade In Lawrence, IN Can Help You

There are plenty of reasons to trade in your old car. Your current car has an inherent value that you can utilize to make purchasing newer vehicles much more manageable. When you choose to sell your car to Don Hinds Ford, Inc., you can use the price of your vehicle trade in to contribute towards the payment of a new (or used) car from us. If you have your eye on a car that's more expensive than your trade in, you'll simply have to pay the difference between that car and your used one. This can save you potentially thousands of dollars and help put the car of your dreams within reach.

Even if you choose not to buy a new or used car from us, we may still purchase your vehicle from you if you like. Thanks to the Edmunds appraisal system, you'll know you're getting a fair deal. Trust our decades of sales experience to give you an accurate appraisal of your used car, and rest easy knowing you're getting the most out of your previous ride.

Visit Don Hinds Ford, Inc. during our open hours to see what we can do for you. Whether you need to buy a new or used car, trade in your current one, or receive maintenance or repairs, we'll gladly welcome you and provide excellent customer service that will make you smile. Don Hinds Ford, Inc. is here to make you feel like family and help you enjoy the process of buying a new vehicle. Call us to learn more about our helpful services.

Trust us to help you get the most out of your car trade in Lawrence, IN.


Fun Facts of Lawrence, IN:

• The city of Lawrence was named after Captain James Lawrence, a naval hero from the War of 1812.
• Here you can find the Museum of 20th-Century Warfare, which often stages historical re-enactments of famous battles.
• Lawrence is part of a particular group of "excluded cities," meaning it retains its own municipal government.