What are your options when getting rid of your old car?
Are you considering getting rid of your old car to put a new one in its place? Obviously, you can always sell or trade, but what are ALL of your choices when it comes to kicking your old car to the curb? Toyota of Clermont is here with answers and options. Explore all of them before you make your final decision!
Five ways to get rid of your old car
#1: Trade it in at a dealership. You can always bring your old car to Toyota of Clermont to explore the option of trading in. We’ll make you a cash offer on the spot (we’re always looking for more used cars to add to our preowned inventory) – our used car director can come outside to do an appraisal and inspect your vehicle as soon as you arrive. And not only that, but you can also just sell us your car if you’re not going to buy a new one from us. Either way, you’ll get a great cash offer on your old car. Plus, we handle all of the paperwork associated with the deal for you to save you time and money.
#2: Sell it online. You can also sell your old car online to a company that buys and will come to pick up your vehicle from your house. The only drawback is that you won’t get to haggle on the value at all – what you get is what you get since you’re not interacting with an actual person at a dealership.
#3: Sell it privately. Another great option for getting rid of your old car is to sell it privately to a buyer. This gives you more control over the process and lets you set the price you want for it, but it also means you have to do all of the legwork of listing it, setting up and conducting test drives, and then doing all of the transaction paperwork, including the tag and title transfer. If the extra time involved is worth it, then this method is for you, but not if you want a streamlined process where you just hand the keys over and call it a day.
#4: Donate it to a good cause. Not looking to sell or trade and really just want to get your old car out of the driveway? Consider donating it to a local non-profit – they’re always looking for vehicle donations. Plus, you’ll get a tax write-off, which will save you money in the long run. Typically, the IRS will let you write off the amount that you would sell it for in an auction, but make sure you double-check with your accountant on the specifics.
#5: Send it to a junkyard. If your car is well and truly done – meaning it’s not worth selling, trading, or even donating – then it’s time to junk it. Hire a junk removal service to haul it away or call a junkyard to have it towed there. You won’t get any money (or goodwill), but it’ll be out of your garage.
Schedule your free trade appraisal today at Toyota of Clermont
Want to schedule a free trade-in appraisal? Call Toyota of Clermont today! We’re open and waiting at (352) 404-7000, seven days a week until 10 pm. Toyota of Clermont is conveniently located just off the Florida Turnpike at 16851 State Road 50.