I need all four tires to be replaced and I also have some slight damage on the front of the vehicle from rear-ending somebody.
The question is - should I trade in the car unfixed or should I fix the car and then trade it in?
It is a 2004 Mazda6.
2006-10-22 10:08:20 · 9 answers · asked by Ken 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Get a wholesale quote from a dealer. And ask what it would be if the work was not required. Compare the cost of repairs to those numbers and you'll have your answer.
2006-10-22 10:10:36 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much for the replace and the fix? Will the dealer know you fixed the front end? Of course they will know. They will deduct certain amount from the market value of your car since your car is an accident car, not an original car. They will not pay you back the money you spent. The cost of the fix is much less for a dealer than for a customer, since they have their own garage. What happen if your car is not fixed perfectly due to a saving money job? You should not fix anything, let the dealer check the damage, then they will dedect the cost from the market value. Do you want to know the market value?
2006-10-22 10:38:51 · answer #2 · answered by KK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not replace the tires. However, I would ask if it makes a difference if the front end is fixed or not regarding the amount of the trade in. Then compare with the price to fix it.
2006-10-22 10:12:22 · answer #3 · answered by kny390 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah on a 2004 i would definatly get it fixed. The trade-in value will be much higher.
2006-10-22 10:11:49 · answer #4 · answered by afwakko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on how much damage and how much to fix it i wouldn't put tires on it if u r goin to trade it in there not goin to give u what u put into it for tires a dealer will put tires on it when and if they sell it u should go to a dealer not the one ur lookin at tradin it in on and ask them how much u would get for it the way it is cosmetics does have a lot to do with the amount of money ur goin to get for it though
2006-10-22 10:16:02 · answer #5 · answered by JT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out what the car is worth in excellent condition . Find out what the repairs cost and see if it is worth the extra repair
2006-10-22 10:12:24 · answer #6 · answered by xlhdrider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you should, you wouldn't like people screwing you with selling you a lemon, as a proper human being you should because its the right thing to do.
2006-10-22 10:12:15 · answer #7 · answered by Brian C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need it to fix first before trading so that you can entice more buyers.
2006-10-22 10:09:50 · answer #8 · answered by Arcie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to sell it yourself...you will get more money.
2006-10-22 10:11:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋