Car Dealer Shares How to Sell A Tesla (For More Money)
Most people selling an EV assume the dealer is working to pay them as little as possible. Chris Taylor's team calls sellers to tell them their car is worth more than they are asking. Scott Case sits down with Chris Taylor, owner and dealer principal at Certified AutoBrokers outside Buffalo, New York, for a practical look at how used EVs actually get appraised and what sellers can do about it. Taylor explains why his buy center now sources most of its inventory directly from owners instead of auctions, why third-party valuation sites lag a fast-moving EV market, and how his team pulls battery health reports before a seller ever arrives at the lot. He also breaks down the three factors that move an EV offer up or down, why you should never put new tires on a car before selling it, what changes as a vehicle approaches the end of its eight-year battery warranty, and whether you should pay off your loan first. If you are thinking about selling an EV in the next year, this one is worth your time. Recurrent will also help you find a top offer for it: https://www.recurrentauto.com/sell Subscribe to EV Insider for more conversations with the leaders shaping the EV market.
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