{"id":22627,"date":"2016-10-07T09:05:50","date_gmt":"2016-10-07T13:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/njstateauto\/?p=22627"},"modified":"2016-10-07T09:05:50","modified_gmt":"2016-10-07T13:05:50","slug":"get-used-car-prepped-for-trade-in-greater-nyc-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njstateauto.com\/blog\/get-used-car-prepped-for-trade-in-greater-nyc-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Get the Most for Your Used Car Trade in Greater NYC Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s totally normal to want something new after so many years of the same thing\u2014and trading in your used car can be a hassle free way to take care of that! Luckily, you can count on our used car dealership<\/a> serving the greater NYC area. Before you visit us, though, here\u2019s some advice everyone should follow before they take this step to get the most out of their ride.<\/p>\n

Iron Out the Kinks:<\/h2>\n

Cars are like people: they get quirkier as they age. At this point, there are probably some traits about your vehicle that you don\u2019t even notice anymore, but may be a detractor for someone assessing the car\u2019s value. Things like a ripped headliner, a window that doesn\u2019t go down, or a particularly creaky door may be worth paying to fix, as you may wind up getting that money back when find out the trade-in value<\/a> in the greater NYC area.<\/p>\n

Then, there are tires. Tires can be costly to replace, so it may not seem worth it to do so right before you get rid of the car, but in some cases it\u2019s not a bad idea. Extremely worn tires will certainly pull from the value of your car, so it\u2019s probably best to replace them.<\/p>\n

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Do a Deep Clean:<\/h2>\n

When\u2019s the last time you gave your car a thorough cleaning? If you\u2019re not sure when, it\u2019s been too long! Vacuum the interior, wash and wax the exterior, clean the wheels until they\u2019re gleaming, and even apply tire shine. Or save yourself some time and bring it to our auto repair center, as we offer car spa services at a variety of price points.<\/p>\n

Dings, Dents, and Beyond:<\/h2>\n

Minor cosmetic issues and curb rash (the marks left on your car when you accidentally scrape your wheel against the curb) are inexpensive to repair, and will considerably boost the aesthetic of your vehicle. However, don\u2019t go too crazy: dents that require buffing or painting may not be worth the cost to fix. These are little things that are easy to do but, if left unattended, may knock down your vehicle\u2019s value.<\/p>\n

When you visit New Jersey State Auto Auction<\/a> to look at your next new-to-you car, be sure to bring your current vehicle to trade. There\u2019s nothing more satisfying than getting credit towards your next truck, car, van or SUV you fall in love with on our lot!<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s totally normal to want something new after so many years of the same thing\u2014and trading in your used car can be a hassle free way to take care of that! Luckily, you can count on our used car dealership serving the greater NYC area. Before you visit us, though, here\u2019s some advice everyone should […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":93,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[21],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nUsed Car Trade-In Tips in Greater NYC area | NJ Auto Repair<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our used car dealer serving the greater NYC area makes trading in your used car a cinch! 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