Trade-in appraisals · All 8 stores
Trade in your car at Reineke and drive home in the next one
Start here · Plate or VIN
Takes about a minute. Costs nothing.
Trade in your car
Trade in your car for a number that won’t change.
When you trade in your car at Reineke, you get a real trade-in value from a real appraiser. That means an actual number based on your actual vehicle, not an online range that changes the minute you walk in. We are a family-owned dealer group that has been buying and selling cars in Ohio and Michigan since 1960. Today we take in around 6,500 vehicles a year across 8 stores.
Start online in a couple of minutes. Bring your car, truck, SUV or van to any Reineke store. Put your trade-in straight toward your next vehicle, or take the same offer as a check. Either way:
- There are no hidden fees
- Your offer is good for 7 full days
- We take care of the loan payoff and title for you
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Days your
offer holds
Seven reasons
Why trade in your car with Reineke
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A firm number, not a range
Your trade-in value comes from a Reineke appraiser who has seen your vehicle, in person or from photos.
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7 days to decide
Your offer stays good for a full week. Shop around, talk it over at home, then come back.
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No hidden fees
The number we give you is the number you get. Nothing is taken off at signing.
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Loan payoff handled
Still making payments? We pay your lender directly and do the paperwork.
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8 stores, 6 towns
Findlay, Lima, Fostoria, Tiffin and North Baltimore in Ohio, plus Southgate, Michigan.
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Hundreds of vehicles to choose from
Trade toward new or pre-owned Ford, Lincoln, Honda, Nissan, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram.
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No obligation
Prefer cash? The same offer works as a straight sale.
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Get your trade-in value today
Start online in a couple of minutes. It's free, and it's good for 7 days.
What is the process of trading in a car at Reineke?
Trading in a car should take one visit, not a whole weekend. Here's how it works:
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Tell us about your car.
Enter your plate or VIN, or the year, make and model. Add the mileage, trim and condition. It takes about two minutes.
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Get your trade-in value.
A Reineke appraiser reviews your vehicle and gives you one firm offer. Want it confirmed in person? Bring it to any store for a quick walk-around and test drive.
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Pick your next vehicle.
Browse new and pre-owned inventory across all of our stores. Your trade-in value is applied right on the deal sheet, so you see your real cost.
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We handle the rest.
We contact your lender, pay off the loan, transfer the title and apply any equity to your purchase. You sign and drive home.
Car trade-in value: how we work out what your car is worth
Your car's trade-in value is the amount a dealer credits you toward your next vehicle. At Reineke, it comes down to six things:
- Year, make, model and trim
- Popular trucks and SUVs hold value best in Ohio and Michigan
- Mileage
- Lower is better, but we still trade in cars well past 100,000 miles
- Condition
- Dents, worn tires, warning lights and interior wear are priced in
- History
- Accidents, title brands, number of owners and service records
- Local demand
- Vehicles our customers want on our own lots are worth more to us
- Season
- 4x4 trucks and SUVs are in higher demand ahead of winter
Online estimates are a useful starting point. They can't see your new tires, your service records or the rust on your rockers. They also don't know what sells this month on our lots in Findlay, Lima and Fostoria. A Reineke appraiser does, which is why our number is one you can actually use today.
Same offer, two ways to take it
Trade in your car or sell it for cash: you choose
Can you trade in a car for cash? At Reineke, yes. Every trade-in value we give can also be taken as a straight cash offer, with no purchase needed.
Trade in your car
Credit toward your next vehicle
- Best for
- Buying your next car, truck or SUV with us
- Sales tax
- Can lower the tax on your next vehicle
- Loan payoff
- Handled by us
- Paperwork
- Handled by us
Sell it for cash
A check from Reineke
- Best for
- Going down to one car, moving, or buying elsewhere
- Sales tax
- No tax benefit
- Loan payoff
- Handled by us
- Paperwork
- Handled by us
The trade-in tax advantage
In Ohio, when you trade in toward a new vehicle, you pay sales tax only on the difference between the two. Michigan also gives a trade-in tax credit, up to a state limit. On a typical deal, that can be worth hundreds of dollars. Your sales advisor will show the exact figure on your paperwork.
Want cash instead? See We Buy Cars for Cash
Still making payments
Can I trade in a car I still owe money on?
Yes. Most of the cars we trade in still have a loan on them. We get the payoff amount from your lender and pay it directly. Then one of two things happens:
Positive equity
Your car is worth more than you owe. The difference goes toward your next vehicle, or back to you.
Negative equity
You owe more than the car is worth. We show you the numbers up front and walk through your options, such as a larger down payment, a different vehicle, or waiting a few months. You decide before anything is signed.
Driving a leased vehicle? You may have lease equity too. See Sell or Trade In a Leased Car
Lower your
monthly payment
Lower your payment
Trading in for a cheaper car to lower your payment
Trading in for a cheaper car is one of the fastest ways to cut a monthly payment. If you have equity in your current truck or SUV, trading a car in for a cheaper one can cover most of your down payment and shrink your loan. Our team can price both sides in one visit, your trade-in and the vehicle you're looking at, so you see the real monthly saving before you decide.
Good times to trade down include
- When the kids move out
- When you start working from home
- When you no longer need to tow
- When fuel and insurance costs are stretching the budget
The best time to trade
When trading in a car, timing matters
The best time to trade in a car is usually:
Not sure if now is the right time?
Get your trade-in value today. It's free, and it's good for 7 days.
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Before a big repair
Before a big repair is due, such as tires, brakes or a timing belt
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Before 100,000 miles
Before your mileage crosses 100,000, when many buyers start to pay less
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While you have equity
While you still have positive equity in your loan
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Before the warranty ends
Before the warranty runs out, since a car still under warranty is worth more
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Ahead of winter
Ahead of winter for trucks and 4x4 SUVs, when demand in Ohio and Michigan peaks
Trade in your car or truck in Findlay, Lima and across Ohio and Michigan
Visit any Reineke store for an in-person trade-in appraisal.
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Fostoria, Ohio
Trade in your car in FostoriaReineke Ford 1303 Perrysburg Rd, Fostoria, OH 44830 (419) 435-7741
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Findlay, Ohio
Trade in your car in FindlayReineke Ford Lincoln 12000 County Road 99, Findlay, OH 45840 (419) 422-1661
Reineke Honda 1033 Bright Rd, Findlay, OH 45840 (419) 422-3511
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Tiffin, Ohio
Trade in your car in TiffinTiffin Ford Lincoln 2020 W State Route 18, Tiffin, OH 44883 (419) 447-9752
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Lima, Ohio
Trade in your car in LimaReineke Ford Lincoln 1360 Greely Chapel Rd, Lima, OH 45804 (419) 223-3673
Reineke Nissan 1350 N Cable Rd, Lima, OH 45804 (419) 227-7400
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North Baltimore, Ohio
Trade in your car in North BaltimoreReineke Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 207 W Water St, North Baltimore, OH 45872 (567) 432-3037
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Southgate, Michigan
Trade in your car in SouthgateSouthgate Honda 15100 Eureka Rd, Southgate, MI 48195 (734) 283-2600
Want to trade in a truck? Our Ford and Ram stores know truck values better than anyone. See Sell My Truck.
Can't get to a store? Ask for a remote appraisal from photos on 419-435-7741.
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Things to
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What to bring when you trade in your car
- Your title, or your lender's name and loan account number if it's financed
- A valid photo ID for every person on the title
- Current registration
- All keys and key fobs (a missing fob can lower your trade-in value)
- Service records, if you have them, since they can raise your value
In Ohio, the seller's signature on the title must be notarized. In Michigan, no notary is needed. In both states, you keep your license plates.
Trade-in questions
Get your trade-in value online, bring the vehicle in for a short inspection, choose your next vehicle, and sign. We handle the loan payoff and the title transfer.
No. Every trade-in value can also be taken as a cash offer, with no purchase needed.
You can sell or trade in your car at any Reineke store, whether you bought it from us or not.
7 full days, as long as the mileage and condition match what you told us.
In Ohio, trading in toward a new vehicle means you pay sales tax only on the difference. Michigan gives a trade-in credit up to a state limit. We'll show the exact amount on your paperwork.
Yes. We price the condition honestly and show you what we found. Most small issues aren't worth fixing first.
Yes. We can appraise both and apply both values to one purchase.
It depends on the year, mileage, condition and local demand. The fastest way to find out is a free car appraisal. It takes minutes, and the number is good for 7 days.
At Reineke Ford Lincoln on County Road 99 or Reineke Honda on Bright Rd. Both stores give a car trade-in value in Findlay on any make, and both handle every kind of vehicle trade-in in Findlay. If you want to trade in a truck in Findlay, OH, our Ford store appraises pickups every day.
Yes. Trade in your car at Southgate Honda on Eureka Rd and put the value toward a Honda or any vehicle at our stores.
If you're buying your next vehicle from us, trading in usually saves more because of the sales tax credit. If you're not, sell it for cash. The offer is the same either way.
Find out what your trade-in is worth today
- Family-owned since 1960
- 8 stores in Ohio and Michigan
- About 6,500 vehicles taken in every year
- No hidden fees
Would rather talk? 419-435-7741