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They can sell it privately, which requires some legwork, patience and risk, or they can trade it in to a used car dealer in Winnipeg. A trade-in refers to any vehicle that a car buyer intends to sell to the dealership as part of a deal in acquiring another vehicle (new or used).

The benefits of a trade-in (as opposed to selling privately) are the efficiency and convenience of buying and selling at one used car dealer in Winnipeg location, where you may already have a relationship, and significant tax savings.   Another consideration when trading in a vehicle is price.

Here are 10 useful tips to ensure that you get top dollar from your used car dealer in Winnipeg for your trade-in.

1. Understand that a used car dealer in Winnipeg will pay top dollar on a wholesale level, but not on a retail level. That’s because there are costs incurred by the dealer on all trades, such as vehicle inspections, reconditioning, advertising and sales commissions.

2. Study the market. Used car dealer in winnipeg websites will give you a fair approximation of the value of your car. Canadian Black Book (canadianblackbook.com) is considered the industry benchmark for providing market values for cars, trucks and SUVs on the wholesale level.

3. Be realistic. Optimal prices are based on vehicles in immaculate condition, and few vehicles meet that standard. Knowing the true market value of your vehicle will give you leverage when negotiating.

4. Make the car presentable. Vacuum the floors and trunk, and remove any dirt and debris from interior surfaces, including the dashboard, seats and door panels. Fix obvious damages, such as a cracked windshield, worn out tires or broken headlights. Repair any dents and dings in the car’s exterior.

5. Gather all service records. If you can prove that you have taken care of your vehicle with recommended service maintenance, it will command a higher price (either at a dealership or privately).

6. Be honest about the car’s true condition. It doesn’t pay to lie or mislead the buyer; the truth about the car will be revealed in time. Used car dealers in Winnipeg use the CarProof services to verify a vehicle’s history.

7. Don’t remove or replace any parts or accessories after your car has been appraised. To do this is unethical and just plain wrong.

8. Determine the current market demand for your make and model, and whether the dealership is overstocked for that model. Supply and demand and market conditions will affect how much a used car dealer in Winnipeg is willing to pay.

9. If you are driving an older model vehicle that is on its last legs, find out if there are any “clunker” programs offered by the manufacturer. Sometimes a manufacturer will offer a minimum trade-in allowance (approx. $3,000) on these older vehicles.

10. Remove any personal items before delivering the vehicle to the dealership. Check the glove compartment, underneath seats and in trunks.

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Used Car Dealer in Winnipeg, indeed! Used car dealer to the stars!!!It may be a bit of an exaggeration, but it’s right now in Winnipeg it’s true!  Indeed, Bill McMurray Auto Centre has just supplied the Hollywood film, being shot right here in Winnipeg – Home Alone 5 – with a premier used car for the film.  And I am honoured to be able to help.

Now, if we can find a unique used vehicle for a Hollywood movie, out of all the used car dealers in Winnipeg,  Bill McMurray Auto Centre can definitely help YOU find your dream car, no?  To us at Bill McMurray Auto Centre, you are our celebrity!

We’re also YOUR personal used car dealer in Winnipeg

Just as we can find a specific used vehicle for a demanding movie crew, we can find your dream used car, in Winnipeg – it may come from Calgary or even Hollywood, but we will find it for you.

The used car dealer in Winnipeg who works for you

Come on in and see all the other primo used cars on our lot, with new used cars arriving at our Winnipeg Used Car Dealership every week.  You may even want to drive this beauty home for yourself when the movie filming is finished,  a 2005 Volvo XC7, as seen in Home Alone 5 (filmed right here in Winnipeg!)  If this isn’t the one for you, visit our best used cars in Winnipeg Inventory online.

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There are definitely many factors that determine the price of a used car – mileage, condition, demand among them.

And there are many places to check the going price of used cars, one of the most thorough is MotorTrend.

On their very comprehensive site you can search used car prices by model, make, year among other things.  While it won’t give you the price of the used car you have you eye on, if you’re still looking for the best used car for yourself, but perhaps not sure what to buy but you have a budget in mind, the MotorTrend site will give you a reasonable idea of how much you can expect to pay – ballpark price, for your Winnipeg used car or truck, in other words!

Check it out – an informed used car buyer is a successful used car buyer!

–Bill

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I’ve outlined many on usedcarsinwinnipeg.com but in case you need to know more, here are a few new used car buying tips from Consumer Reports for buying a used car in Winnipeg :

• Know how to spot collision damage by looking for things like mismatched panels or doors, hoods and trunks that don’t shut the right way.
• Beware of flood damage. Signs can include hints of mold and mildew, discolored carpets or occasional electrical problems.
• Step on the gas of that used car and listen for things like pings while accelerating that can be a hint of an engine that could overheat.
• Get a vehicle’s history report to look for things like odometer fraud, past accident damage and other potential problems.
• And have the vehicle inspected by a mechanic you trust.

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I especially love the used cars auctions in Winnipeg.  Each week, Winnipeg used car dealers bid on new used car inventory at used car auctions to get the  best possible used car for our customers – we’re basically replenishing  our used car inventory, but also looking for good used car deals, popular but rare vehicles, and sometimes, just cars we really like, or love!

If you’re looking for a specific vehicle, you can now follow us on Twitter while we peruse the used car auction offerings and you can even watch what we’re bidding on.  On Twitter we list the newest vehicles we have won at auction so you can be completely in the loop as to which used cars are coming on the lot in the next week or so.

Be sure to follow us now – so you don’t miss getting your dream car!  Hit the little BLUE button on the right!

–Bill

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Here’s the summary.

Research your used car purchase

Shop the less popular brands of used cars

The leading brands command premium second-hand prices. Look for less popular used car models. Automakers such as Suzuki, Mitsubishi and Kia made some very good models that were undersold and overlooked.

Word of mouth

Have a budget in mind

Dealer or private sale?

Dealers are the best source for late-model used cars, since they have first dibs on lease returns and trade-ins. Private sales are a wild card: you could get a dud from a curbsider (who sells multiple vehicles posing as a private seller) or a creampuff from someone who was insulted by the dealer’s lowball offer on his/her trade-in.

Take a close look at the vehicle

Used cars are like snowflakes: no two are exactly the same, so scrutinize each one carefully.

Drive it like you own it

Rather than a five-minute spin around the block, tell your sales rep you’re going to be on the road for a good 45 minutes.

Get a history lesson

CarFax, CarProof and AutoCheck history reports recognize rebuilt or salvaged vehicles, but beware: they may not disclose collision repairs if the previous owner chose to do them without going through their insurance — and up to half of all collisions go unreported.

Befriend a used car technician

Read more buying a used car in Winnipeg tips here.

If you have questions about buying a used car in Winnipeg, call me. We’re here to help you.

–Bill

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Cars That Can Run For Over 200,000 Miles

and

10 Cars To Trade-In Now For Maximum Return.

Enjoy your Sunday!

–Bill

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See the details here on our Winnipeg used cars sales site, about government regulations and selling used cars in Winnipeg!

Cheers!

-Bill

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