Are you tired of searching “where to sell my car”? Are you feeling nervous about the potential paperwork and less than stellar dealing that can happen via less reputable sources? We understand, and that’s why we not only want to make trading in or selling your car a positive experience, we want you to know we have your best interests at heart. We offer an opulent service experience, whether you’re coming in to look for a new car, trade in your old vehicle, or want to speak with us about financing for a used car on our lot that has caught your eye.
Each and every customer matters to us, and we promise to show you just how incredible this experience can be when you are dealing with professional, knowledgeable, and personable people. In addition to offering sales and trade-in services, we also take care of all your automotive upkeep and repair needs. Whatever you would like assistance with, we are happy to help. We are here to serve you.
Here at Thomas Nissan believe the best choice you can make is to sell your car or trade it into a dealership. We strive to make this process simple, smooth, and enjoyable.
Selling a car shouldn’t be difficult or stressful, but it very often is because of trying to do all the work yourself. Posting ads, responding to potential buyers, showing the vehicle, and doing repair work make this process harder than it has to be, and can continue for quite some time as people decide to get something cheaper, something newer, or something that doesn’t need quite as much work. That’s why we try to make this experience as easy as possible. Instead of having to wait weeks or months for someone to offer what your car is worth, you can spend the afternoon with one of our sales staff and walk away with money in your pocket.
Did you know there can be multiple pieces of paperwork that have to be dealt with when handling the sale of a car? Instead of trying to manage the transfer yourself and juggle a visit to the DMV, you can hand off that chore to us, and we’ll collect what we need to ensure everything is above board and correct. That way, you can sit back and enjoy the experience instead of attempting to contact the previous owner, make appointments, or try to remember where you put all the paperwork.
Another important piece of selling your car is trust. You want to make sure that you trust who you’re dealing with, and that you aren’t getting cheated, or that the sale won’t come back to haunt you with a lawsuit, a bad check, or harassing you because they wanted something fixed that wasn’t in the original deal. You don’t have to worry about any of that with us. We handle everything from start to finish, and then you can sign on the dotted line and walk away knowing nothing more is needed.
As of January 2022, Illinois has done away with the tax credit cap for trade-ins, making this an even sweeter deal for you. This was a reversal of the 2020 law put in place that capped the tax credit, and now you can garner the benefits any time you trade in a vehicle at a dealership. That means there’s an even better bargain to be had, and we want to make sure you are getting the best deal possible.
Most people know to clean out the vehicle prior to trading it in, but check those nooks and crannies for items you may have missed. You don’t want to trade in your car and then remember you left an important document in the glovebox. We also recommend fixing minor issues if you are able, as well as getting the car cleaned and washed. This puts it in the best light possible while we ascertain its trade-in value. Other things worth thinking about are removing any stickers, repairing dents and scratches, and ensuring if you have an I-Pass transponder or similar device, it is removed before trade-in. All of this will ensure that you get the most value for your trade-in, with little work on your part.
There are a few things you’ll need before you arrive at the dealership to trade in your vehicle. The basics include the title, registration, your license, and, if you have them, service records and a vehicle history report. The title is a must because it shows you are, in fact, the rightful owner of the vehicle, which will be confirmed with your license as your ID. While the vehicle history report and service records are not strictly necessary, they will show how well you took care of the vehicle while it was in your possession.
There may be a chance you don't have all of this paperwork on hand, but the more you have, the better your chances are of getting the best results when trading in your vehicle. If you have lost a title or it has been stolen, you will need to visit your local DMV and request a duplicate title. This may even be an available service online, meaning you won’t have to wait at the DMV for the paperwork to be printed. The same thing goes for your registration information.
Like we said, service and maintenance records will help confirm what shape the vehicle is in and show that you have been a responsible vehicle owner. If you have kept up with those routine oil changes and wheel alignments, you might find yourself getting a higher price for your vehicle.
Another thing to note when selling a car is if it has been paid off or if you are still making payments on it. If the vehicle is paid off and you fully own it, then there is nothing you have to do here. If you still owe money on it, you will need to provide information on the lien for our dealership or pay it off in full before you can sell it.