Common Questions About
Selling Your Car
Baxter buys
vehicles?
Yes. Pre-owned cars are in demand, so we buy used cars to
help us satisfy consumer demand. After your car has been inspected at one of
our dealerships, we'll make you an offer. You are under no obligation to accept
the offer. And, we'll buy your car even if you don't buy one from
us.
Is the value I receive online what Baxter will pay me for
my car?
No. In order to pay top dollar for your vehicle, we need
to inspect and test drive your car. To finalize any offer, you must visit a
Baxter location. The appraisal generally takes 30 minutes or
less.
How will you appraise my
vehicle?
This question is best answered in person, by the
appraiser. Because circumstances can vary so greatly, our appraiser will thoroughly
explain the factors that determined your offer. The first step is to find out
what your car is worth.
How is a Baxter appraisal different from other dealer
appraisals?
A Baxter offer is valid whether you buy a car from us or
not. That is not the case with most other dealerships. Their offers usually
depend on you buying a vehicle from them as part of the
process.
What about the paperwork?
We'll take care of all the paperwork.
How will I be paid for my vehicle?
After the sale is complete, we'll issue a check made payable to the name(s) listed on the title.
What happens to the cars Baxter
buys?
While it is true that Baxter buys just about any car, we
only offer a fraction of them to the public. Every car we buy goes through a
comprehensive inspection because we won't put our name on a vehicle unless we
know it's right. Vehicles that don't meet our standards are sold at auction or
scrapped.
Do I need an
appointment?
No, but for your convenience we will gladly accept
appointments. Simply request an appraisal appointment or give us a call. But
appointments are not required. You can simply visit a Baxter location during
normal business hours. Appraisals generally take 30 minutes or
less.
Can I sell my leased car?
In most instances, you can sell your leased car in almost
the same way you'd sell any other financed car. We'll appraise the vehicle,
contact the leasing company for a payoff quote and process any equity you might
have.
What if I owe more on my car than it's
worth?
When your payoff amount is more than the market value of
your vehicle, the difference is called "negative equity." In some
cases, that negative equity can be included in your financing if you buy a new
vehicle from Baxter. If not, we'll calculate the difference between your payoff
and the market value, and you can pay that amount. We'll process the payoff and
handle all the paperwork.
What if there is a lien on my
vehicle?
To pay off the lien, we will need a) your lien holder's
name and phone number, b) the name(s) on the account and c) your account number
and social security number. We will contact your lien holder and obtain a
15-day payoff. If there is a previously paid-off lien listed on the title,
you'll need both the title and the release from the lien holder before we can
purchase your car.
Can I sell a car on behalf of a
company?
Yes, but this is an entirely different set of
circumstances. Please see a Baxter finance associate for details.