If you’re looking to sell or trade in a car in New Zealand, going through a reputable dealership can be the easiest way to sell.
We’ll explain why you should consider selling your vehicle to a local dealership, versus selling privately, and discuss the steps for doing so.
Selling a car privately through Trade Me or a similar system takes time and effort, both of which are often underestimated, and can lead to frustrating results.
The listing process is often difficult and takes time to fill out accurately and engagingly. You’ll need to research the current marketing rate of your vehicle, take enticing listing photos, and write a caption worthy enough of a read.
After you’ve crafted the perfect listing, you’ll have to field the texts and calls from interested parties. You’ll need to open up your schedule, as people buying cars privately typically want to meet at inconvenient times. Then, prepare yourself for offers so low, you’re offended – or worse, the viewer doesn’t show up at all! You’ll also need to trust a stranger to test drive your vehicle and then sit through lengthy negotiations that may end fruitlessly. Now you get to do it all over again!
Even after you sell the vehicle, the buyer may return and demand a refund, with the claim that you sold them a lemon. How will you manage that interaction?
If you’re looking for a new vehicle and want to offset the cost by trading in your vehicle, trading into Miles ŠKODA is a hassle-free alternative to selling privately. It’s also a great negotiating tool to use for your new vehicle purchase.
Vehicle Appraisal
Sit back and relax, this part is easy. We’ll take your car through an inspection and provide you with a fair valuation. Your vehicle will be rated on the following:
If your vehicle has had any recent damage or insurance claims (completed or outstanding) or any owed finance, please provide that information. It’s also helpful to see a service history breakdown, so bring that along so we can consider that in our appraisal. A more complete history will have a positive impact on your final appraisal.
After completing our appraisal, we’ll provide you with your trade-in offer. If you have any questions about our offer, don’t hesitate to ask us for clarification. We’ll happily show you the breakdown of the figure and are open to fair negotiation.
If you’re happy with your offer, trading your current car in is as simple as handing over the keys and paperwork when you come in to collect your new vehicle.
If you’re not purchasing a new vehicle from us and prefer cash for your car, the process remains the same.
What are the benefits of selling my vehicle to Miles Škoda instead of selling privately?
If you’d prefer a hassle-free, transparent approach when selling your vehicle, sell to Miles Škoda. You won’t waste time listing your vehicle, handling enquiries, or meeting up with potentially interested buyers. Not to mention, we’ll offer you a fair trade-in value that reflects the current market – and a pleasant experience.
What happens if I still have a loan on my vehicle?
If you still have a loan on your vehicle, you’ll need to contact your lender to get a 10- or 20-day payoff amount. The extended payoff period is for processing paperwork and submitting payment. Then, we’ll take any amount owing into account when we provide you with a trade-in amount.
As an example, let’s pretend you still owe $10,000 on your vehicle. If your car is worth $15,000, you’ll receive $5,000 in cash or as an appraisal value to use towards your new vehicle. If your vehicle is only worth $9,000 then we would put that $9,000 towards your loan and the additional $1,000 would need to be covered by you before we take ownership of the vehicle.
What paperwork do I need to bring to sell or trade in my vehicle at Miles Škoda?
You’ll need to bring your drivers’ license and bank account details. We need to confirm that your identity matches that of the vehicle’s owner and that we’ll be able to pay you, should you choose cash over a trade-in.
Another dealer has offered me a better price for my trade. Why should I use you?
If your vehicle has been valued higher elsewhere, please come back in so we can re-evaluate. We can’t guarantee we’ll offer you more, but we can re-evaluate to make sure our offer is accurate.
If you have any questions please fill out the form below and one of our team will get back to you. Alternatively, you can call us at 03 353 6244.