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Should I trade in my car or sell it privately to get more money?

In almost all cases, a private sale yields more money than a trade-in offer from a dealer. The difference is typically 10-20% depending on the vehicle, demand, and how motivated the dealer is to acquire that specific car. However, a private sale requires more time, managing strangers and test drives, accepting payment risk, and handling your own title transfer. A dealer trade-in is simpler, faster, and lets you apply the value directly to your next vehicle, which in NJ also reduces the taxable sale price on your new car purchase (the trade-in tax credit). When the NJ sales tax savings on a trade-in are factored in, the gap between private sale and trade-in narrows meaningfully on higher-value vehicles.

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Had a great smooth experience. Deborah Amster was amazing! Stress free and hassle free process. Told her what I was looking for and she found it that same day. Thank you for making this such an easy process.

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Such a wonderful experience with Sean and his team at Vantage Auto Group. Imagine not having to sit at a dealership for several hours. That alone is worth the 5 star review. Add to that how knowledgeable Sean is, how he actually wants to get you the best deal, and how little stress you'll experience throughout the entire process, and 5 stars just aren't enough. I would recommend Vantage Auto Group to anyone!

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Recently bought a car through Vantage Auto Group and can’t say enough how great they were. Their process was seamless and they made buying a car a great experience. highly recommend Vantage Auto Group!

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Cannot say enough good things. Highly recommend David Goldstein. He actually made buying a car a pleasant experience!! I will never step foot in a dealership again!

Cannot say enough good things. Highly recommend David Goldstein. He actually made buying a car a pleasant experience!! I will never step foot in a dealership again!

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A+ across the board, David and his team are professional, upfront, and offer a service that is unmatched when buying a car.Highly recommended!

A+ across the board, David and his team are professional, upfront, and offer a service that is unmatched when buying a car.Highly recommended!

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