Trade it in, or sell it to CarDrop?
A trade-in ties your car's value to the next car you buy. Selling to CarDrop puts the money in your hand today, and you can still shop anywhere.
2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE · 38,400 mi
Example only. Your offer depends on your car's condition and history.
The short answer
Trading in is convenient, but the number you get for your car is often blended into the price, the rate and the fees of the car you're buying. That makes it hard to tell what your car really brought.
When you sell to CarDrop, your car gets its own number. You see it in writing, you get paid the same day, and you walk into any dealership as a cash buyer.
Already have a trade-in number? Bring it in writing. We beat written offers from licensed dealers and buyers.
CarDrop
- Your car's value shown on its own
- Yes, in writing
- Beats written offers
- Yes
- When you get paid
- Same day
- Must buy another car
- No
- Loan or lease payoff
- Handled for you
- Free appraisal at your home or office
- Yes
Dealer trade-in
- Your car's value shown on its own
- Often mixed into the deal
- Beats written offers
- Rarely
- When you get paid
- As credit toward a new car
- Must buy another car
- Yes
- Loan or lease payoff
- Handled for you
- Free appraisal at your home or office
- At the dealership
How to get the most for your car
Get two numbers
Ask the dealer for your trade-in value in writing, then get a CarDrop offer.
Keep the deals separate
Negotiate the new car's price first. Sell your current car on its own.
Know your payoff
Call your lender for a 10-day payoff so you know your equity.
Bring everything
Title or payoff details, photo ID, all keys and current registration.
Sold in one visit.
Most sellers are paid the same day they reach out.
Tell us about your car
Year, make, model and mileage. About two minutes online, or call us.
Get a free appraisal
At our Boynton Beach or Pompano Beach store, or at your home or office. About 30 minutes.
Get paid the same day
We handle the title and your loan payoff. You leave with your money.
What you get with CarDrop
We beat written offers
Show us another buyer's written offer for the same car. We'll beat it.
Paid the same day
Sign the paperwork and get paid before you leave.
We come to you
Free appraisal at your home or office anywhere in Palm Beach and Broward.
Loan or lease handled
We pay your lender directly. Any equity is yours.
Beat-offer guarantee applies to written offers from licensed dealers or buyers, dated within 7 days, for the same vehicle in the same condition after CarDrop inspection.
Recently bought by CarDrop
Real cars from sellers in Palm Beach and Broward.
Get your offer.
Free, with no obligation. About two minutes.
- We beat written offers
- Paid the same day
- Free appraisal at your door
- Loan or lease paid off
Takes about two minutes.
Tell us about your car, choose a store or a visit at your home, and we'll get back to you with your offer.
Rather talk to someone? Boynton Beach (561) 733-9919 or Pompano Beach (954) 366-1757
Questions sellers ask
Is it better to trade in or sell my car?
If you want the most money and a clear number, selling outright usually wins. A CarDrop offer is in writing, we beat written offers, and you're paid the same day.
Can I sell my car to CarDrop and still buy from a dealer?
Yes. You don't have to buy anything from us. Many customers sell to CarDrop first, then shop as a cash buyer.
What if I still owe money on my car?
We pay your lender directly. If your car is worth more than the payoff, the difference is paid to you the same day. If you owe more than your car is worth, you pay the difference the same day by cash, cashier's check or money order, and we pay off your lender.
Will CarDrop beat my dealer's trade-in offer?
Yes. Bring a written offer from a licensed dealer or buyer for the same vehicle, dated within 7 days, and we'll beat it after inspection.
How long does selling to CarDrop take?
Most sellers finish in one visit. The appraisal takes about 30 minutes, and you're paid the same day.
Do you come to me?
Yes. Our free mobile appraisal covers Palm Beach and Broward counties, at your home or office.
Two stores. Or we come to you.
Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 7 PM. Closed Sunday.
Free appraisals at your home or office in Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Wellington, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Parkland, Plantation, Weston and Hollywood, and anywhere else in Palm Beach and Broward counties.
Find out what your car is worth today.
Free offer. Free appraisal. Paid the same day.
Beat-offer guarantee applies to written offers from licensed dealers or buyers, dated within 7 days, for the same vehicle in the same condition after CarDrop inspection.
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