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Posted: 2021-03-16

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SOUTHERN UTAH, WE NEED YOUR USED VEHICLES.

Here at Stephen Wade Auto Center, we don’t just sell cars, trucks, and SUV’s —we buy cars too! In fact, we want to buy your vehicle: any make, any model, any condition. The best part? No purchase is necessary. St. George, bring us your cars, trucks, and SUV’s! Why? Simple, we need inventory. At Stephen Wade Auto Center, we are always looking for ways to expand our used vehicle selection, and what better way than to keep our business local. We want to buy used vehicles here in Southern Utah. So why not take the hassle out of selling your vehicle and bring it to Stephen Wade Auto Center?

In order to ensure that you get the most out of your car, we have teamed up with Kelley Blue Book and CARFAX to create an entirely transparent process for you here at Stephen Wade. How transparent? You can expect to receive a FREE valuation of your vehicle as well as a copy of your vehicle’s CARFAX report, so you know exactly how much your car is worth.


STOP WASTING TIME AND MONEY.

Trying to sell your car, truck, or SUV on your own can be a long and frustrating process. From listing your vehicle online to those awkward meetings with prospective—and unreasonable—buyers. The entire ordeal can take weeks or even months! Here at Stephen Wade Auto Center, we make selling your vehicle in St. George, Utah, as easy as one, two, three.

  1. Fill out one of the complimentary online valuation tools provided to you by Stephen Wade Auto Center’s trusted partners—CARFAX and Kelley Blue Book. Be sure to bring basic information about your vehicles, such as the license plate number or VIN, Make, Model, Year, and Mileage.

  2. Run, jog, skip, or otherwise travel safely to one of our seven dealerships on Hilton Drive in St. George, Utah, for your in-person inspection by a member of our appraisal team. We will input your vehicle’s information into our nationally recognized appraisal tool while you relax with a cool cup of water.

  3. Walk away with a smile, and we’ll purchase your vehicle on the spot. Stop waiting weeks for someone to call you about your car. We need inventory, and we want you to sell us your vehicle today.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When it’s time for you to sell us your car, truck, or SUV, you might have some questions. That’s okay. Here at Stephen Wade Auto Center, we need inventory, and you don’t need to trade-in for us to buy your vehicle. There is no purchase necessary! Our “Frequently Asked Questions” section has many answers to our most common inquiries. Feel free to reach out to any of our dealerships if you can’t find the answer you are looking for.


HOW TO FIND YOUR CAR’S VALUE?

At Stephen Wade Auto Center, we have made it easy to find your car’s value. Simply use one of the appraisal tools provided by our trusted partners—CARFAX, Kelley Blue Book, or KSL Exchange Express—to quickly input your vehicle’s information and instantly receive a value to your inbox. You will need the license plate number or VIN, make, model, year, and mileage of your car, truck, or SUV. Be sure to include the condition the vehicle is currently in as this increases the appraisal’s accuracy.


WHAT IS THE APPRAISAL PROCESS?

Once you have found your car’s value, using the appraisal tools provided by our trusted partners CARFAX, Kelley Blue Book, or KSL Exchange Express, a member of our staff will contact you to set up a time to bring your car to one of our seven dealerships here in Southern Utah. Make sure to bring your registration and/or title for the vehicle. Our appraisal team will inspect your car for dings, dents, scratches, tire-tread depth, and overall interior and exterior condition, as well as confirm the VIN and mileage. If everything is in working order, they will then input this information into our nationally recognized vehicle appraisal tool. This software analyzes data from various reputable resources, such as National Automotive Dealer Association (NADA), Manheim Motors Retail (MMR), and Kelley Blue Book (KBB), to calculate a fair market value for your vehicle. Once this information is uploaded, our appraisal manager will take your car on a short drive around the block to verify its condition. If you have your title in hand, you can expect your check within 1-2 business days, possibly the same day. See dealer for details.


HOW CAN I GET THE MOST OUT OF MY CAR?

We suggest cleaning out your vehicle, taking out any personal belongings or garbage, and running it through the car wash as the first impression is always important.


WHAT DO I NEED WHEN I BRING MY CAR IN?

When you come into Stephen Wade Auto Center to sell us your car, you will need: Your car’s title or payoff information, a valid state-issued photo ID, the current registration, and all keys and remotes.


HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT TO GET PAID?

Selling to a dealership is the easiest way to get paid for your car. With the title in hand, you can expect a check within 1-2 business days and, when possible, the same day. See dealer for details. If you still have a loan on your car, Stephen Wade Auto Center will mail the check directly to your lender, so you don’t have to. Because we buy cars every day, we have the process down pat. It is no hassle for us to do the work so you can enjoy all that extra time you now have on your hands.


CAN I SELL MY CAR WITHOUT MY TITLE?

Yes, but we cannot write a check until we have your title or—if you have a loan—receive your title from your lender. See dealer for details. Your best option is to request a new vehicle title from the Division of Motor Vehicles. Luckily, this process is simple. You just need to fill out the Application for Duplicate Utah Title and pay them a fee of $6.00. You can do this online at the ​Utah Motor Vehicle portal​.


WILL STEPHEN WADE AUTO CENTER BUY ANY VEHICLE? YES!

Stephen Wade Auto Center wants to buy your cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans—any make and any model provided you have the proper documentation. However, our customer’s safety is our highest priority while purchasing vehicles. For this reason, your vehicle needs to be road-worthy and pass basic emissions and safety inspections. Don’t forget: the better the condition of your vehicle, the higher the value.


WHY GO TO STEPHEN WADE AUTO CENTER?

With 27 years of automotive services here in Southern Utah, we here at Stephen Wade Auto Center pride ourselves on our commitment to our customers. We want to provide you with the easiest way to sell your vehicle and keep your business local. We know that when it comes to selling your car on your own can be challenging, especially here in Southern Utah.

With Stephen Wade Auto Center, you know you’re working with a trusted member of the community. Our buying process is fast and straightforward, with no obligation to purchase. When it comes to cars in the St. George area—whether that’s buying, trading in, or selling a car—you’ve got it made at Stephen Wade.

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