Step One:  Bring Us Your Car

* We test drive your car to determine its mechanical condition.
* We check the interior & exterior to make sure its condition is consistent with the age of your car.  Excessive wear and tear may affect your car's appraisal value.
* We check the mileage/age.  Excessive miles may lower your car's value and narrow its resale market.  Average mileage is around 12,000 to 15,000 per year.
* We check the paint & body work for paint lines, overspray, body putty, dents, scratches and other signs of previous body repair.  Frame damage will also affect your car's value because it shows your car has been in a serious accident and may not drive properly.  At Tipotex Chevrolet, we don't resell frame-damaged vehicels.  These vehicles are sold at wholesale auctions to other dealers.
* When you're ready to sell, provide the proper paperwork.

Step Two:  The Offer

* You get an honest, fair written offer that's good for 7 days or 300 miles, whichever comes first.  Please refer to the vehicle purchase agreement for the conditions of the sale.
* You get the same great offer whether you buy a car from us or not!

Step Three:  Complete The Sale

* If you completely own your vehicle, you and anyone else listed on the title will have to sign it and fill out additional forms.  This may take additional time to complete the transaction.
* If there's a pay-off involved, we'll call your finance company and get information to determine your balance.  A bank draft may be issued to you for the difference.
* If the pay-off is more than the value of your vehicle, the difference is called negative equity.  We'll calculate the difference between your pay-off and our offer to you.  We'll accept a cashier's check or certified check for the amount you owe and then pay off the finance company.  In some cases, the negative equity can be included in your financing when you buy a Tipotex Chevrolet vehicle.