Auffenberg Mazda of O'Fallon

Dec 23, 2024

You’re excited to head to the Mazda dealership and pick out a new car, but there’s one problem: you haven’t sold your old one yet. Instead of selling it, you should seriously consider trading it in. There are lots of trade-in benefits that you’ll enjoy, ranging from convenience to cost savings, so let’s examine in detail four major benefits of trading in your vehicle at your local Mazda dealership.

A happy customer shaking hands with a salesperson after trading in his vehicle.

1. You Can Reduce Your Car Loan

Many buyers need to seek financing when buying a new vehicle. When you trade in your old car, you can potentially reduce the amount you need to borrow to purchase your new one. This is because we’ll give you a trade-in credit to add to your down payment, reducing what you have to pay for your new car.

If your car is only a few years old and in great condition, then the cost savings when buying a new vehicle can be significant. This is especially true if you’re buying a highly affordable model next.

2. You Can Avoid Hassle

Selling your car yourself can take a lot of work. You have to put up ads, vet buyers, potentially allow people to test drive the car, and then find a secure way to accept payment. There’s none of that when trading in. You just have to drive to the dealership, get your car evaluated, sign a little paperwork, and then you’re done.

3. You Can Save Time

Selling your car to someone often takes a lot more time than trading in your car at the dealership. It may take you days or weeks to find an interested buyer who can pay up. Since you may need the sales money from your old car to help with your down payment on your new car, this can delay you getting a new vehicle. Plus, supervising test drives and meeting with prospective buyers can take time away from more important areas of your life.

If you choose to trade in your vehicle, then you can visit the dealer, trade in your old car, and buy a new one on the same day. The process may be even quicker if you finance your new car through the dealership, too.

4. You Can Save Money On Repairs

You can potentially save money by trading in your car rather than selling it. Before selling your car, you need to schedule repairs to get it in top shape and increase your chances of selling it for a great price. Dealerships are sometimes less picky and are often happy to accept a trade-in that isn’t in pristine condition. After all, dealerships can very easily repair your car after buying it from you before selling it to the next interested buyer.

If you’re ready to trade in your car, then we’re ready to help you. Come by Auffenberg Mazda of O’Fallon in Shiloh, IL today.