At Boalsburg Car Company, selling your car feels just like payday. 

Timing Is Everything

How do you know when the right time to sell your car is? Is it by miles? Is it by how long you’ve owned your car? It seems like there’s no rule of thumb for when the perfect time to sell your car is, but there are some ways to identify if it makes sense for you. Questions in this process are sure to pop up and if you can’t find the answers you are looking for here, our team is ready to walk you through any additional questions you might have. We’re all revved up just thinking about it—so let’s find out when to cash in on your car!

What A Feeling

One question we hear pretty often is, “can I get a lot of money for my car?” Anyone from our team would tell you this is typically not a yes or no question, rather a question that you can basically answer for yourself. Kelly Blue Book, Carfax, and other online estimate tools are a great start but also ask yourself these key questions when you approach selling your car (to keep your expectations in the right spot):

⦁ How old is your vehicle? 

⦁ Some vehicles do get more valuable with age, so it’s important to identify if the age of your vehicle means more $. On the other hand, some mass produced vehicles depreciate in value over time.

⦁ What condition is your vehicle in? 

⦁ Would you take your mom or dad for a ride in your vehicle or is it past the point of no return on the inside? Answering this truthfully can help set your gauge on what you can expect for payout on your vehicle. If you have kept the inside clean with no smoking and no major damage, you have a better shot at a higher value for your vehicle.

⦁ What about the bones of your vehicle?

⦁ This goes from tires to the body, even headlights and windshields/glass. Major dents and damages can subtract from a vehicle’s value—however, good condition warrants higher value! If repairs are needed, you can expect that to be worked into the purchase agreement of your vehicle.

⦁ Has your engine and electrical health been maintained?

⦁ This last area to think about revolves around the state of the engine and any electrical components. If you have maintained your vehicle’s engine with routine oil changes and battery updates, etc., you should be just fine here and hopefully have that reflected in your car’s value.

These core questions will help you determine your car’s true value so there are no major surprises when you go to sell your vehicle. When you work with our team, we promise you’ll leave feeling pretty good about the deal you just made.

Make & Model Matter

Let’s be real here—make and model of your vehicle matters when it comes to selling. For example, you would not expect a 2011 Ford Taurus to demand the same market value as a 2011 Porsche on the open market—but, that does not mean it’s worthless. It’s better to understand the real market value of your vehicle and we are always on your side to get you to the right sell number.

So…When Is THE Right Time?

Honestly, the right time is NOW to sell your car, SUV, or truck to Boalsburg Car Company. Throughout the automobile industry there are shortages being experienced by nearly all companies, so right now really is the time to start your selling process. Think about that spare car sitting around not being used…bring it in, get it appraised, make your deal—and then head to the bank! An easy payday is waiting for you and all you have to do is drive on in. We’ll see you soon, we’ll start getting the checks ready!