Value Your Trade
Tell us about your vehicle and a Valley Hi team member will follow up about your trade-in. Choose the Valley Hi store you would like to work with, add your vehicle details, and submit the form. There is no obligation.
- Share your vehicle details. Add the year, make, model, mileage and condition. A VIN and photos help us give you a more accurate estimate.
- Hear from our team. A Valley Hi team member will contact you to talk through your estimate and answer questions.
- Confirm with an in-person appraisal. Final trade-in offers are made after an appraiser inspects the vehicle in person.
What to Have Ready
You can submit the form with just the basics, but these items make the in-person appraisal go smoothly:
- Your title, or your lender’s loan payoff information if you still owe on the vehicle
- Current registration, your driver’s license and proof of insurance
- Every original key fob
- Service and maintenance records
What Affects Your Trade-In Value
Appraisers start with current wholesale market data and local demand, then adjust for mileage, age, condition, title history and the reconditioning a vehicle needs. For a closer look at the process, read our guide on how dealerships determine your car’s trade-in value.
What Happens to Your Trade-In
When you trade in a vehicle, the value can be applied toward the vehicle you choose, which may reduce the amount you need to finance. Looking ahead to your next vehicle? Browse used vehicles, which are covered by the Valley Hi Guarantee, a limited warranty of 30 days or 3,000 miles that is not complete coverage. You can also read our certified pre-owned guide, explore financing options, or learn what the California CARS Act means for you.
Common Questions
Is the trade-in estimate a final offer?
No. The form gives us what we need to start the conversation. A final offer is made after an appraiser inspects the vehicle in person and reviews its condition and history.
Which Valley Hi store should I choose?
Choose the Valley Hi Honda, Kia, Nissan or Toyota store you would like to work with. You can trade in any make or model, and our team can point you to the right location.
Can I trade in a vehicle I still owe money on?
Yes. Bring your lender’s payoff information, and the dealership can handle paying off the loan with your lender. If you owe more than the vehicle is worth, our finance team can explain your options.
Do I need photos or a VIN?
They are optional, but a VIN and photos of the exterior and interior help us understand your vehicle before you arrive.
How will Valley Hi contact me?
By submitting the form, you agree to be contacted by a Valley Hi Auto Group staff member. A team member will reach out using the contact information you provide.
Trade-in values depend on the vehicle’s condition, history and market demand, and final offers are made after an in-person appraisal. The Valley Hi Guarantee is a limited warranty. See the guarantee page for details.
