Five Steps Before You Hand Over the Keys

Before a car goes back across the dealer's desk, it pays to have a method. Car and Driver has set out a five-step process for owners who want the strongest offer at trade-in. Whether the car is leaving a garage in Naples or a driveway in Aspen, the moment you trade it in is the moment its value is settled, and a plan gives you the best chance at a good number. Read the steps in full before the appraisal begins.

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