Dale Howard Auto Center

Should I Sell Or Trade My Vehicle?

picture of a hand holding dollar bills, another holding a paper cutout of a car next to itSelling a car on your own requires an immense amount of time and effort. You have to properly price, photograph, advertise, show, negotiate over, and complete all paperwork for the vehicle. This complex process often takes up entire weekends and evenings after work. Meeting strangers to show your car also poses safety risks. 

An established dealership like Dale Howard handles all of these stressful steps for you, making selling your car quick, easy, and safe.


Why Selling Your Car On Your Own Is A Huge Hassle

As we've already said, selling your car on your own can be a difficult and time-consuming process. You have to:
  1. Price it correctly. If you price your car too high, you'll scare away buyers. If you price it too low, you'll leave money on the table.
  2. Deal with scammers. There are a lot of scammers out there who are looking to take advantage of people who are selling their cars.
  3. Show your car to strangers. It can be dangerous to meet with strangers to show your car.
  4. Negotiate with buyers. Negotiating can be stressful and time-consuming.
  5. Deal with paperwork. There's a lot of paperwork involved in selling a car.
  6. Take photos of your car. You want to put your best foot forward, so you need to take high-quality photos of your car from all angles.
  7. Answer phone calls and emails from buyers. You'll need to be available to answer questions from potential buyers and schedule appointments to show your car.
  8. Test drive your car with buyers. Be prepared to take buyers on test drives, and be prepared to answer any questions they have about your car.
  9. Close the deal. Once you find a buyer who is interested in your car, you'll need to negotiate a price and close the deal. This involves signing paperwork and transferring the title to the buyer.
As you can see, there's a lot involved in selling your car on your own. If you're not up for the hassle, you may want to consider selling your car to a dealership like Dale Howard.

Why Sell Your Car at Dale Howard Auto Center?

image of a gearshift in a vehicleAt Dale Howard Auto Center, we make it easy to sell your car quickly and for a fair price. We take care of all the hassle for you, so you can sell your car with confidence.

Selling With Us Is As Easy as 1, 2, 3, 4!

  1. Reliable payment. We're a locally owned and established business, so you can be sure that you'll get paid in full and on time.
  2. Safe exchange. You can sell your car at our dealership, so you don't have to worry about meeting with strangers at your home.
  3. Hassle-free paperwork. We'll handle all the paperwork for you, so you don't have to lift a finger.
  4. Option to trade. If you're interested in getting a new car, we can help you trade in your old car for a discounted price.
Ready to sell your car? Reach out to us at Dale Howard Auto Center today for a free appraisal, or use our free appraising tool to do so.

Dale Howard Auto Center

600 Brooks Rd.
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
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Sales 641-648-4691
Service 641-648-4695
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Monday 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 8:00AM - 4:00PM
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