Sell My Car

Why You Should Sell Your Car to Our Dealership

There are plenty of reasons why you should sell your car to a dealership like Ryan Chevrolet of Minot. First and foremost, the roadblocks you might encounter while trying to sell through an auction, the uncertainty of trying to sell privately, and the difficulty of trying to find someone to sell to are not issues at all when selling your car at our dealership. When we say we take the hassles and confusion out of selling your vehicle, we mean it.

From our easy-to-use online tools for getting estimates on your vehicle to our online support staff ready and willing to answer your questions, we make selling your car as streamlined and user-friendly as possible. In fact, you can easily get the value of the vehicle you want to trade in by using our Value Your Vehicle Trade tool here on our website. Combined with our payment calculator, you can easily figure out what you will get from your vehicle to what you might be willing to pay for another. You can even have all of this done without leaving the comfort of your chair.

Multiple satisfied customers have noted how easy it is to get help from our sales staff, who can handle everything from valuing current trades to quickly selling the vehicle. Some of these interactions have even resulted in customers getting back more than they originally anticipated from selling their vehicle to us. Our staff is trained to help you with any of the questions or concerns you might have when it comes to trading or selling your car at our dealership. Simple questions like, “How much will I get if I sell my car?” and “Can I afford the new/used car that I want after trading/selling?” can all be answered either directly in person, through our online chat platform, or through a simple phone call. It's not only easy to value and get money back for your vehicle, but every single process involved with selling your car is made as easy as humanly possible at Ryan Chevrolet of Minot.

What Do You Need to Do Before You Sell Your Car?

Selling your car shouldn't be a complex task that requires all sorts of ridiculous steps. Sometimes people are under the impression that selling your car requires all kinds of maintenance from you, but it's not true at all. Instead, there are a few things you can do to make the most of the process, and it's all relatively simple. How simple? Well, it all starts with something you probably do anyways: clean the car.

It may sound simple, and it actually is. The very first thing you should do before thinking about selling your car is clean it out. First, it's important to keep the vehicle as clean as possible to make a good impression. Something clean always looks like it's worth more than something dirty. Second, it's to make sure you don't have any personal identifying information left in the vehicle, such as receipts, cards, photos, or personal belongings. Getting all of the interior cleaned up, the pockets emptied, the console stacks washed out, and the trays emptied is a good first step toward preparing your vehicle to sell to a dealership.

The next thing you should do is wash the exterior of the car. Make sure that the vehicle is washed and, if possible, waxed. A good washing and waxing will also give off the vibe that your vehicle has been well taken care of. Now, a good cleaning will highlight any potential dents, dings, or exterior damage, which may or may not affect the value of the car depending on the current market and the extent of the damage, but it is still better than having a dirty and dented vehicle.

Other items on the checklist should include making sure all the gauges and dials work, along with ensuring the safety features are in working order, such as seat belts, airbags, and any additional features such as LATCH or passive/active safety assists. Informing a dealership about any broken or missing features is also helpful. Repairing or replacing broken or missing items can also help significantly with the value of the trade-in, but do this with discretion because you don't want to put too much money into the car that you won't be able to make back in the sale. Make sure all the keys, key fobs, or other accessories that came with the vehicle are also on-hand when it's time to sell your car.

What Paperwork Do You Need to Sell Your Car?

When you want to get money back or trade your car into a dealership, you're probably wondering, “What documents and paperwork do I need to sell my car?” Well, the truth is you don't need much. We're a dealership that makes it convenient and easy for you to get what you want out of the process without feeling like you have to jump through hoops to sell your car.

The first thing you need is the title. If you own the vehicle and it's all paid for, then simply bring in the title, and we can get started on the next steps for finalizing the sale of your car, truck, EV, or SUV. Having the title of the vehicle means you own it, and it's yours, through and through. However, if you don't have the title because there is a lien on the vehicle because you have a car loan, then be sure to let our sales staff know; we can work with you to have the lien transferred from the lienholder or work through the difference of what's owed. Be sure to call, visit, or chat with us about the status of the title if you don't have it in your possession.

Additionally, be sure to bring the warranty information with you if you have an existing warranty on the vehicle, whether it be a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle or one you bought new. Warranty paperwork can help go a long way in how your vehicle is valued based on service, repairs, or maintenance done. While service records aren't a necessity, they are definitely helpful with helping determine the valuation of your vehicle. Finally, the owner's manual is another key piece of paperwork you should bring with you when selling your car. This helps reduce any issues related to any potential inspection or repair work required and can also determine what you can earn from selling your car.

Why Selling Your Car to Us Is Your Best Option