Can I trade in a car of a different brand for a new one?

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07/30/25 7:29am
Different brands of cars can be exchanged. Here are the relevant details: Trade-in purchase: This is a service where consumers use the assessed value of their used car plus additional payment to purchase a new car from a brand dealer. You can trade in any brand; there is no requirement for it to be the same brand. Simply put, you sell your old car at a 4S store and use its value to offset the price of the new car. One important point to note is that trade-in purchases are promotional activities offered by dealers, not national policies. Under normal circumstances: You don't need to handle the procedures yourself; the 4S store will take care of everything. The specific price is related to the car's brand, model, and location, among other factors. The difference in trade-in value can be significant depending on the car model, region, and time. Main ways to sell a car: One is at a 4S store, and the other is at a used car market. The prices will definitely differ; the former is usually lower than the latter. However, some 4S stores offer promotional policies for trade-ins, such as making the new car much cheaper. In other words, if the 4S store has promotional policies, it's better to trade in there. If not, it might be more cost-effective to sell the car yourself at a used car market and then buy a new one.
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