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Car Trade-In Offers: Get a Quick, Free Estimate Online

Car Trade-In Estimator and Offers for Washington, MO 

The trade-in process at Chris Auffenberg in Washington, MO, and surrounding cities is easier than ever. With our online car trade-in estimator and quick offers, you’ll be back on the road with a new car faster than ever. Plus, we also buy cars from people who don’t plan to buy from us. Keep reading below to learn about the process. 



Car Trade-In Calculator for Missouri Dealerships 

At Chris Auffenberg, we offer a free online car trade-in estimator or calculator. Fill out our online form to receive a free estimate on your car’s value. Keep reading to learn more about the process. 


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How Do I Trade-In My Car at Chris Auffenberg? 

To trade in your vehicle, you’ll need to provide certain information and get an appraisal. Let’s take a look at each of these steps. 

Information Needed to Trade-In a Car 

To get started, you’ll need to either visit us in person or fill out our online form before you get an in-person appraisal. Choosing to do the form first can speed up the process. Here’s what we need to know. 

  • Vehicle information, including year, make, model, and trim. Optional information includes mileage, VIN, and loan amount. 
  • Vehicle condition, including exterior, interior, accident status, and owner status. 
  • Contact information, including your name, email, and phone number. 

The more information you can provide, the more accurate our estimate will be. 

Free Car Trade-In Appraisals near Farmington and Cape Girardeau, MO 

The next step is getting a free walk-around appraisal. You can come to us, or we can come to you. With seven locations, there’s a Chris Auffenberg dealership near you in Missouri or Illinois.  

How to Finish Trading-In Your Car 

Once your appraisal is done and your car’s value confirmed, you can choose to accept the offer or not. If you do accept, we’ll get you a check. If you need more time to think about it, the offer will be valid for ten days.Â