How to Sell Your Car at Jim Butler Chevrolet in Metro St. Louis

Once your car has been appraised, we'll give you a written offer that's good for NINE days. And you are under no obligation to buy one of Jim Butler Chevrolet’s cars if you sell us yours. If you decide to sell us your car, be sure to read our checklist of what to bring with you.

If you just want to get an idea of what kind of offer Jim Butler Chevrolet may give you for your car, use our Auto Trader Trade in Tool on our Website. Jim Butler Chevrolet is Auto Trader’s buying center. When you complete the form, Auto Trader will give you an offer that is good for NINE days at Jim Butler Chevrolet. Jim Butler Chevrolet’s team has the responsibility to verify your data in person and we will write you a check that day.

Our Auto Trader Trade in Tool is a new and easier way to Trade-in or sell your car. You get a free, instant offer. You receive a guaranteed trade-in value or you can walk away with cash. Jim Butler Chevrolet is the Auto Trader Buying Center responsible for the inspection report. Jim Butler Chevrolet will accept the verified offer. In store, if you are unhappy with your Auto Trader offer, we can evaluate the trade ourselves and receive quotes from over 20 different buyers. Whatever you are most comfortable with, we are here to help you.

Even though we'll buy any car, only about half of those bought by Jim Butler Chevrolet will ever be sold to the public. Each car must pass our rigorous inspection before we'll consider it for our lot, and cars that don't meet our high-quality standards are sold at auctions to other dealers.

Yes, of course. Jim Butler Chevrolet has an open door policy and all the technology needed for you to do self discovery on your trade or can show you how your offer is determined by reviewing like model sales in your area and on the Internet.

No. Your written offer will remain the same at any Jim Butler Chevrolet location and is good for NINE days. If you'd like to get your car re-appraised after the NINE-day period, you can take it to any Jim Butler Chevrolet location.

Our appraisal offers vary from retail prices for several reasons. Due to the costs associated with reconditioning and applying guarantees and warranties on the cars we purchase for retail sale, we must purchase a car at a lesser amount than what we will sell it for. All cars that we purchase for retail sale, regardless of the condition, must undergo a thorough 125-point inspection and be reconditioned to meet our high-quality standards.

You can have your car professionally appraised at any location. This process usually takes 30 to 40 minutes, and we'll give you a written offer that's good for NINE days when we're done. You can also visit our website online www.jimbutlerautogroup.com and click on the Auto Trader Trade in Marketplace button and our easy system will walk you through our patented THREE easy steps to trade-in or sell your car:

• Tell us about your car
• Go to Jim Butler Chevrolet and have your Jim Butler Chevrolet consultant verify your inspection report (usually 30-40 minutes)
• Trade in your car or redeem your final offer for cash right then and there.

The Jim Butler Chevrolet written offer is good for NINE days, and is valid whether you buy a car from us or not. Most traditional dealerships appraisals are based on you trading in your car for a new one, and they won't buy your car outright. And if you decide not to buy a car from us, your offer will stay the same.

We make a written, no-haggle offer on every appraised car. If there are items we may have missed on your vehicle, we will make sure we re-calculate for you.

Supply and demand ultimately determines the desirability of any car or feature in the marketplace. A feature sometimes could improve the offer, and other times it could have a negative impact depending on the feature/modification. Sometimes, an aftermarket modification may void the factory warranty, thus reducing the offer.

Yes, your car's overall physical and mechanical condition will have an impact on your appraisal offer. We also perform a CarFax report on your vehicle and it is yours at no charge, even if you decide to keep your vehicle.

No appraisal appointment is necessary. Just visit your nearest Jim Butler Chevrolet dealership or call for details. Your appraisal takes as little as 30 minutes. If you would like to set up an appointment, contact your nearest Jim Butler Chevrolet store.

Lower the amount of taxes you pay when you buy a Jim Butler Chevrolet car when you sell us your old car at the same time. The following states may give you a break on your taxes when you buy a car and sell us your old one:
Illinois
Missouri

Certain situations may disqualify you from receiving a tax break. For example, your name must be on both the paperwork to buy a car and the paperwork to sell a car in order for the tax break to apply. Check with your tax professional and your Jim Butler Chevrolet Sales Consultant for details.

If all titleholders cannot be present, you must speak to a Business Office Associate before selling a car to Jim Butler Chevrolet.

In some cases, we may be able to accept a Power of Attorney, allowing someone else to sign on the absent titleholder's behalf. If a titleholder is deceased, you may have to transfer the title into your name before Jim Butler Chevrolet can buy your car. This can usually be done by taking the title and supporting papers to the local titling office. However, because this process varies by state, ask a Business Office Associate for more information. We have a team at each location that can help you on any title question, just ask, we will be happy to help.

In most cases, you can sell your leased car in almost the same way as any other financed car. We'll appraise the car or truck, then contact the leasing company for a payoff quote and process any equity you might have. Please note that some leasing companies will not allow you to sell the car prior to the expiration of the lease. Also, be aware that your leased car might not be eligible for the trade-in tax savings described above. Check with your leasing company for complete details.

You may sell your car at any Jim Butler Chevrolet location. If you're within NINE days of having the appraisal completed, a Sales Consultant at the location of your choice will be able to assist you. However, if your appraisal was completed more than NINE days ago, Jim Butler Chevrolet will re-appraise your car.

If your pay-off amount is more than the offer for your car, the difference is called "negative equity." In some cases, the negative equity can be included in your financing when you buy a Jim Butler Chevrolet car. If not, we'll calculate the difference between your pay-off and our offer to you and you can pay Jim Butler Chevrolet directly. Jim Butler Chevrolet Auto Trader Trade in Marketplace Centers can accept cashiers or certified checks and certified funds. Jim Butler Chevrolet stores also accept cash and debit cards. If the amount you owe is less than $250, we will accept a personal check. Our written offers are good for NINE days, giving you time to get any necessary funds to settle your transaction.

No. All car sales to Jim Butler Chevrolet are final.

We will need to contact your lien holder during business hours to get a 15-day payoff. To pay off the lien, we will need your lien holder's name and phone number, the name(s) on the account, and your lien holder's account number and social security number. If a previously paid-off lien is listed on the title, you'll need both the title and the lien release from the lien holder before we can purchase your car.

If you would like to sell a car on behalf of a company, please see a Business Office Associate for the requirements needed.

A bank draft is a type of check where payment is guaranteed to be available by the issuing bank. It must be deposited and cannot be cashed. Before attempting to draw on the bank draft, consider contacting your bank for information on their hold policy.