Toyota Trade-in FAQs

Toyota Trade-in FAQs


Are you a driver near Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, or Boca Raton, Florida, who is interested in trading in your current set of wheels for your next Toyota? If so, the experts here at Al Hendrickson Toyota would like to help you get started with these Toyota trade-in FAQs.

Our team gets a lot of questions from drivers who would like to know what’s expected of them during this exciting time. Continue reading to get the answers you need to help make the trade-in process as smooth as possible.


Q. Why Should I Trade In My Car?

A. Deciding to trade your vehicle into a dealership means not having to take the time to show it to a series of prospective buyers. The trade-in process can be completed during a single visit.


Q. What Is a Vehicle’s Trade-in Value?

A. The trade-in value is the amount of money that the dealership offers for your car.


Q. How Does a Dealer Determine a Trade-in Value?

A. There are several factors that a dealership considers before making an offer on your vehicle. A few of these factors are:

  • The cost of servicing for the purpose of reselling
  • Accident history
  • Mileage
  • Maintenance history

Q. What Tools Can I Use To Get an Accurate Sense of What My Car Is Worth?

A. There are several online pricing guides that you can use to estimate what you could be getting in return for your current mode of transportation.

A few of these websites to check out include:

  • CarMax®
  • Shift
  • Edmunds
  • Carvana
  • NerdWalletâ„¢
  • Vroom®
  • Kelley Blue Bookâ„¢

Q. What Should I Have With Me Once I Decide to Trade My Vehicle In?

A. There are a few things you’ll want to have with you when it’s time to trade in your current car and test drive prospective new ones. These items can include:

  • The auto loan payoff and account information (if applicable)
  • The current vehicle registration
  • The car’s title
  • All the vehicle’s keys
  • Your driver’s license

Q. What Happens to My Car After It’s Been Traded In?

A. Some trade-ins stay on the lot and are resold by the dealer after going through some quick cleaning and servicing to ensure it’s in the best condition possible. This will likely be the case for your vehicle in the event that it only has a few minor issues.

Other trade-ins are taken to auction and purchased by other dealers to be resold.


Trade In Your Vehicle near Coconut Creek FL Today!

Do you have questions about the information we provided above? Are there more things you would like to know that we haven’t covered? Feel free to reach out to a member of our team via email or phone call so that we can get those answered for you right away.

If you live or work close to Boca Raton, Coconut Creek, Pompano Beach, or Coral Springs, FL, and you’re ready to begin the trade-in process, contact Al Hendrickson Toyota today to get started and take some test drives!