Time to Upgrade: Carfax Offers Guide to Maximize Trade-In Value

Carfax says that now may be the best time in years to trade in a used car. A few reasons why:

Used car prices are up as much as 30%.

Dwindling supply due to recession and international disasters.

Desperate dealers want quality used cars.

To get the most for your trade-in, it's best to know what your car may be worth before stepping foot on the dealer's lot. Carfax offers the following tips to help you find out:

Check prices on vehicle's similar to yours from other local sellers.

Gather all service and maintenance records.

Get a Carfax Vehicle History Report with the Carfax History Impact to calculate the best trade-in price.

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