Alderman Automotive Buys Cars!

Alderman Automotive is obviously a place to buy cars and trucks. But did you know that we also buy cars and trucks? Not just as trade-ins, but if you have one more car than you need, we would like to buy it from you.

Why Sell to Alderman Automotive?

Selling to Alderman Automotive is easy and stress-free. We do this every day, so the license, title transfer, and any other paperwork is quick, streamlined and requires little more from you than a few signatures. This applies even if your vehicle is still being financed. In that case, we ask that you bring your lienholder information. Assuming that your vehicle is worth more than the remaining balance, Alderman Automotive can arrange to pay off your vehicle, including any related fees, and give you the balance.

Can I Sell My Car for More on My Own?

Possibly. We buy cars so we can sell them at a profit. You might be able to sell your car at a higher retail price, but it will involve more work on your part. You will have to advertise it with a description and multiple good images. You will then need to accommodate shoppers, which means either having strangers at your home or meeting at a neutral location, and you will likely have multiple shoppers before you have a buyer. Beware of the scammers that target individual car sellers. You will then have to cover all the paperwork on your own, including a possible trip to the BMV. Our entire operation is set up for this; chances are yours is not. So, the difference between what you sell to a retail buyer and what you can easily sell to use may not be worth the time and effort.

How Will My Vehicle Be Evaluated?

Your car will be evaluated fairly by a trained, knowledgable used car manager, and all subsequent processing can occur on the same day at one stop. We are a KBB Buying Center, which means that we purchase vehicles not just for our location but also for others in the Kelley Blue Book network. It also means we offer the Kelly Blue Book Instant Cash offer, a genuine offer for a specific amount to purchase a consumer’s car or apply the amount toward another car. The offer is valid for seven days and can be immediately redeemed during business hours, pending inspection that the vehicle’s condition is unchanged.

The Kelly Blue Book Instant Cash Offer is a fixed amount based on the market value of make, model, year, mileage, and condition. It also takes into account the local supply demand for your vehicle type and market conditions. For an example of the latter, consider that the value of hybrid and other efficient models rises with gas prices. Also, because we have our own service center, we can do any mechanical or necessary servicing more easily and cost-effectively than a likely retail buyer.

What Vehicles Are Not Eligible?

Vehicles not eligible for purchase include those in too bad of shape to sell, models with no clear title or title issues, such as salvage or gray market vehicles, and vehicles used as taxis or limousines. Vehicles sold at an auction within the last 45 days are also ineligible.

What Should I Bring to Sell My Car?

• Your Instant Cash Offer certificate (if the evaluation was done previously within the last seven days.
• A valid driver’s license or other government photo ID
• Vehicle registration
• Vehicle title. If your car is still being financed and the title is not in your possession, bring your lienholder information. If your car is leased, check with your leasing company to find out what paperwork they require.
• All keys, keyless remotes, and manuals
• EVs and plug-in hybrids should include any portable charging cords.
• Service and repair records

Be sure to remove all personal items from your car as well. If your vehicle has a CD player or changer, remember to remove the CDs from the system.

Alderman Automotive has been selling, trading in, and buying cars for more than seven decades, and we aim to have all of our customers and sellers pleased with their transactions. If you have a vehicle to sell, please visit Alderman Automotive soon. We look forward to doing business with you.