Walking into a dealership, most car owners believe their trade-in will give them a fair chunk of equity toward their next vehicle. Unfortunately, car dealerships have developed subtle tactics designed to reduce what they pay for your old car. These methods are not always illegal, but they are often misleading and hard for the average customer to spot. The result is hundreds (or even thousands) lost from your vehicle’s value without you realizing it. So, before you head out to trade in your car, here are 10 tactics you need to be aware of.
