Selling Your Car to a Dealer or an Individual in Shawnee, OK
Selling Your Car to a Dealer or an Individual in Shawnee, OK
If you're like most folks in Shawnee, OK, you're probably thinking you want to take advantage of the increasing value of your car, truck or SUV . There's a good bit to be gained when you decide to sell or trade in your vehicle, and one of the most important factors of your decision — since it could determine that final number — is whether to sell your model to an individual or to your local dealership. While both have their own advantages, the team here at Joe Cooper Dodge of Shawnee understand that there are more risks when you sell to an individual. Hear us out!
Risks of Selling to an Individual
When you sell your car to a private party, you’re at risk of being scammed, pressured into selling your car for less than you know it is worth and dealing with unserious buyers. If you don’t have much knowledge about cars in general, you may get swindled into selling your car at a lower price. Some buyers do this by offering to pay you part of the money in cash and the rest after the sale is completed. After you hand over your vehicle, they’ll disappear and not pay the rest. And even if your buyer is honest, the legal protection you have if something goes wrong is not very strong when you sell to an individual. Once the transaction is done, most likely, that was the last time you’ll see them. You may not be able to track them down or prove what was agreed upon in court if there's a dispute later on.
Benefits of Selling to a Dealership
So what about selling to a dealer, instead? You might think it's too time consuming, that they'll try to rip you off, or that you can get a better deal by going with a private party. But here's the thing: Dealerships — especially ours — are pretty much the opposite of all of those things.
With dealerships, you're guaranteed honesty, industry knowledge and convenience. They're legally required to be honest in their transactions with you, which is even more important if you choose to trade in your car for one on their lot. Dealers are also knowledgeable about current market trends, so if your car is currently worth quite a bit, they won’t be surprised by your high price tag. Plus, you’ll find that every dealer is motivated to buy, so you won’t end up driving away disappointed from a dead-end deal. And finally, get ready to enjoy very little paperwork and stress—the dealer is happy to take care of those little details.
No matter if you choose to sell to an individual or Joe Cooper Dodge of Shawnee, do your research. Figure out the trade-in value of your car before scheduling any meet-ups, and stay true to your model’s value in negotiation. If you have any questions, contact us online or give us a call! Joe Cooper Dodge of Shawnee is located at 4940 N Automall Drive, Shawnee, OK 74804, serving the automotive needs of our neighbors from Tecumseh, Seminole and Choctaw.