How to Trade in a Car With a Blown Head Gasket
- 1). Assess the value of your vehicle at KBB.com. On the home page, select the vehicle type, then the make, model and year. Enter your zip code when prompted. Select "trade-in value."
- 2). Locate the trade-in value on the following page and then select all applicable features your vehicle possesses, such as air conditioning, power steering and all custom parts and modifications. Click submit.
- 3). Find the "Fair" condition price on the following page.
- 4). Take the car to the dealership. Inform the dealer of the vehicle's condition. Allow an inspection. Offer 10 to 20 percent below the Blue Book "fair" condition trade-in value. Go as low as 40 percent below the "fair" condition value on your trade deal.
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