How to Sell a Car in at a Dealership in Colorado

Like most Denver-area dealerships, BMW of Loveland is happy to make you an offer to buy your current vehicle. Not only will this help you when you purchase a new BMW or quality used vehicle from us, but it also eliminates the need to sell your vehicle on your own. No one wants to deal with that hassle. If you’ve ever asked, “Can I sell my car to a dealership?” the answer is a resounding yes. Find out more about selling a car in Colorado with BMW of Loveland. 

Can I Sell My Car to a Dealership? Here’s How. 

Selling your car to a Boulder-area dealership is an easy process: 

1. Clean Up Your Car: You’re likely to get more money when you’re selling a car in Colorado if you put some elbow grease into it. Have your car detailed, washed, and replace any small worn parts like windshield wipers. 
2. Write Down the Benefits Of Your Car: If you’ve stuck to your car’s maintenance schedule, that’s its biggest benefit, so bring your maintenance records. If you’ve added accessories like bike racks or extra key fobs, that will give your resell value a bump, so make a detailed list of improvements you’ve done on your car. 
3. Have Your Car’s Colorado Certificate of Title Handy: Having your vehicle’s title ready when you sell it will save time on the dealer’s end and get you your offer faster. 
4. Research Your Car’s Value: Have an idea of what your car is worth when you bring it in and you’ll have a powerful negotiating tool. Websites like cars.com and Kelley Blue Book can tell you what cars similar to yours have recently sold for near Fort Collins. Our complementary Value Your Trade tool can also give you a good estimate of your car’s value. 
5. Pick Your Dealership Wisely: If you have a newer, gently used vehicle, many dealerships will buy it regardless of their inventory or the car’s initial condition. However, if you have an older model car then you may find it’s easier to sell it at a used car dealership instead.

How to Sell a Car in Colorado

After preparing your car for sale, you can expect the rest of the process to go as follows: 

• Make an Appointment: Sure, we welcome walk-ins, but we know your time is valuable. When you make an appointment we’ll have all the paperwork ready for you. 
• Used Car Manager: Most dealerships will direct you to a Used Car Manager or a salesperson to handle the sale. They’ll collect your information, then run a vehicle history report on your car. 
• Inspection: In some cases, the Used Car Manager will inspect your vehicle, or they’ll have it taken to their service center for an inspection of its quality and mechanical condition. 
• Consider the Offer: Based on what the dealership offers you, you can accept the offer or go to another dealership to see if you can get a better offer. 

And that’s it! It’s just that easy when you’re selling a car in Colorado. You won’t even need a trip to the DMV. 

Sell Your Car to BMW of Loveland!

At BMW of Loveland we love adding high-quality used vehicles to our inventory, and you’ll love how much easier it is when you sell your car to a dealership! While our instructions are for how to sell a car in Colorado, you’ll find that most states have a similar process. Want to learn more? Visit our car-buying tips for more information.