Selling Your Used Car: A Case Study
Kristi and her husband wanted to upgrade their Silverado 1500 to a Silverado 2500. They found the Silverado they wanted and purchased it. But they thought they'd sell their old Silverado 1500 on their own.
Kristi posted the truck on one of the Buy, Sell, or Trade sites. She added pictures and all of the information about the vehicle.
Then the texts started:
• What color is it?
• How old is it?
• Are there any dings or dents?
All of the information was listed on the site, but people weren't reading what was written. Frustrated, she and her husband decided to try a Harrisonburg car dealer to sell their vehicle. Nervous about it, she came to Joe Bowman Auto Plaza.
"The woman was very nice and professional. She went over the entire vehicle and pointed out some dings, but she said they weren't a big deal. Then she made me a great offer," Kristi said.
Since Kristi had made an appointment with another car dealer in Harrisonburg, she felt obligated to keep that appointment. So, she did. When she arrived, the gentleman addressed her as "little lady," which did not go over well with her.
Then he proceeded to point out the same minor flaws that the Joe Bowman Auto Plaza appraiser had. But this gentleman felt the flaws were more significant and made a much lower offer.
Kristi declined and went back to Joe Bowman Auto Plaza. There, she got a check for her Silverado 1500 within 30 minutes and Bowman Chevy got a great used vehicle to sell.
"I was so impressed with the professionalism of this dealership," Kristi said. "I would definitely come back here to buy a car!"
Yes, We Buy Used Cars and Trucks from Consumers
People are often surprised that they can sell their vehicle to us even though they aren't buying a vehicle from us. We're always looking for quality used cars and trucks like Kristi's. If the vehicle has been well-cared for and has lower mileage, we are interested in buying it!
We have also been known to buy good quality high mileage vehicles under the right circumstances. High mileage vehicles that have received regular maintenance and good care are an excellent choice as a second vehicle for many families.
Whether it's a teenager, a college student, or a family that needs a second car, high mileage vehicles are often the answer.
So, whether you buy a vehicle from us or not, remember that our Chevrolet dealership is always open to buying your pre-owned vehicle. We take away the hassle of getting your vehicle sold.
And we promise to treat you fairly.
Just ask Kristi.