Trade-in Your Car 

 Do you dream of cruising around The Bay Area in a new car? Are you imagining yourself sliding back the sunroof, opening all the windows, and joyriding to your favorite music? If so, did you know that you can trade in your model before purchasing or leasing a new one? This option is a great way to get money for a down payment or a higher trim.

Our team at Hayward Mitsubishi near Oakland, Hayward, and San Francisco, CA, are here to teach you how to trade in your car at our dealership. Here, you’ll get introduced to our financial team, learn how to determine your model’s worth, and find out how you can boost your ride’s trade-in value! Let’s get started.

MEET OUR FINANCIAL TEAM

If you’re considering trading in your current vehicle, your first step should be to visit our Mitsubishi finance center! Here, you’ll get to talk to one of our financial advisors. They'll give you the rundown on our trade-in process. They can even give you a ballpark estimate of your car’s value.

MEET OUR FINANCIAL TEAM
HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR VEHICLE’S TRADE-IN VALUE

HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR VEHICLE’S TRADE-IN VALUE

Whether you’re actively trying to trade in your cruiser or you’re just doing research for the future, you can utilize our value your trade tool on our website! This tool requires all users to input specific model information to help us determine an accurate trade-in value. With our resource, you can input your ride’s information in three ways:

  • License plate
  • Year, model, and mileage
  • VIN

Once you submit that information, you’ll receive a real-time market estimate of your car’s value.

WHAT’S A VEHICLE APPRAISAL?

A vehicle appraisal is how our Mitsubishi dealership values your trade-in! When you’re considering trading in your ride, you’ll have to make an appraisal appointment with us. On the day of your appraisal, our inspector will thoroughly examine your entire car to gauge its overall condition. They will look at:

  • Engine condition
  • Wear and tear in the interior
  • Damages to the exterior
  • Any missing parts and mechanisms
  • Tire tread depth
  • And more!

The point of an appraisal is to get the most accurate value for your set of wheels. By examining the model’s entirety, you’ll get a fair trade-in price that you can negotiate later if you desire.


WHAT’S A VEHICLE APPRAISAL?
CAN I BOOST MY VEHICLE’S TRADE-IN VALUE?

CAN I BOOST MY VEHICLE’S TRADE-IN VALUE?

Absolutely, and we encourage our customers to give their ride some extra tender love and care before the appraisal. Much like you’d clean out the entire car before your lease’s inspection, you’re going to want to do the same thing for your trade-in.

A sparkling car will give your model’s value a generous boost. We recommend cleaning the exterior of your set of wheels thoroughly and having any cosmetic damages fixed. You’re also going to want to remove any trash, debris, or crumbs from the interior. Luckily, professional detailers can make sure the cabin is extra clean!

If you’ve missed a tire rotation or need a fluid top off, we recommend doing those a few weeks before the appraisal. A ride that operates well will get a higher trade-in value! This is a major element during the appraiser’s examination.

 READY TO TRADE IN YOUR CAR?  

 Hayward Mitsubishi is ready to help any Oakland, Hayward, and San Francisco, California, drivers with their trade-in. Stop by our dealership in The Bay Area when you’re ready to hand over your car and begin cruising around the area in a new Mitsubishi.