How to Sell Your Car in Capitol Heights, MD

Selling a car isn't just about handing over keys and collecting a check, which is why we at Pohanka Hyundai in Capitol Heights put a focus on guiding our customers through every step of the financing journey. If you’re hesitant about selling your own car, then ease your way into the process by reaching out to the team here at our dealership in Capitol Heights.

Know Your Vehicle Inside and Out

Before you can sell anything, you need to know what you're selling. Every vehicle on our lot has a story: its trim level, fuel economy, safety ratings, warranty coverage, and how it compares to the competition, and this will apply to your car as well. When you can provide details about your vehicle with confidence, you build trust immediately and set yourself up for securing a deal that you’ll be happy with. In order for your car to make a strong first impression, it needs to be visually appealing and free of performance issues, and we can help you ensure that both of those aspects prove to be the case with a few simple steps.

Servicing Your Car

If you’ve used your vehicle for taking many trips across I-95, then it’s only reasonable to expect it to have suffered some wear and tear overtime. However, this won’t be a major pitfall in your plans to sell it if you set aside the time to get it maintenance that it needs. Our Service Department can be your go-to resource for not only inspecting your vehicle inside and out, but also handling any repairs and and replacements of parts that are no longer in working order. 

Exterior Care Key Points

As for the exterior, you’ll want to both wash and wax it to restore the shine that the original fresh coat of paint came with. That way, when it’s presented on our showroom floor, onlookers will be unlikely to know that it’s even been driven by a previous owner. In the event that the vehicle also has more extensive exterior damage or paint loss that needs special care, you’ll want to look into visiting a reputable body shop, as they’ll be able to best handle the specific type of repair work that will need to be done.

The Appraisal Process

When you arrive, one of our appraisers will walk around the vehicle with you. They'll inspect the exterior for dents, scratches, and rust; check the interior for wear and odors; review the tires and undercarriage; and take it for a brief test drive. This is where the time you spend following the aforementioned steps will pay off, as ideally, there won’t be any major drawbacks found that’ll negatively impact the overall value of your car. We'll also run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents, ownership history, and any open recalls. This process typically takes 20–30 minutes, and remember to be honest about any known issues, because transparency speeds things up and prevents any last-minute renegotiations. If you’d like to use one of our online financing tools to get a preview of what you may be able to get for your car, then try out our Value Your Trade tool for an easy method that only takes seconds. This will let you better understand what to expect when you finally make the trip to our location and walk through our doors to meet the team, and we’ll be more than happy to answer any questions that you may still have at that point in time!