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Why We Buy Directly From Private Owners

Why We Buy Directly From Private Owners

Why We Buy Directly From Private Owners

By Jeff Reider, Pre-Owned Sales Manager, Daystar Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
If you've got a car, truck or SUV sitting in your driveway, I want to buy it. That's not a slogan. Buying vehicles directly from private owners is one of the biggest priorities in our pre-owned department at Daystar Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, and we chase those vehicles hard.
You don't have to be buying from us to sell to us. You don't need a trade-in, and it doesn't have to be a Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge or Ram. If it runs, drives and has a title, there's a good chance we want it. Here's why we work this way, and why it's good news for you.

Why we'd rather buy from you than from an auction

Most dealerships fill their used lots at wholesale auctions. We still use them when we need to, but a car bought from a local owner is almost always a better car for our next customer. Here's what makes the difference.
  • We know the car's story. When I buy from you, I can ask how it was driven, where it was serviced and why you're selling. At auction, you get a few minutes and a condition report, and the history often stops there.
  • Better-kept vehicles. Auction lanes are full of lease returns, rental fleet units and trade-ins other dealers didn't want to keep. Privately owned cars are usually someone's daily driver that was looked after.
  • Local cars for local drivers. A vehicle that's lived in our area is a known quantity. We can see how it handled our roads and winters, and our customers like buying something from down the street.
  • No middleman fees. Auction purchases come with buyer fees, transport costs and the bidding wars that drive prices up. Buying from you cuts all that out.
  • That money goes to you. Because we skip those auction costs, we can put more of that value into your offer. And our next buyer gets a well-priced car with a clear history. Everybody wins.

We'll match or beat Carvana and CarMax

Got an online offer from Carvana or CarMax? Bring it in. We will match or beat it.
Those companies made getting an offer quick and easy, and I respect that. But an instant online number is built from a few clicks and some photos. It doesn't account for the care you put into your vehicle, and it can change once someone finally inspects it.
When you sell to us, you're dealing with a real person at a local dealership. We look at your vehicle in person, we explain how we arrived at our number, and the offer we make is the offer we honor. So go ahead and get those quotes. Then give us the chance to top them.

Skip the hassle of selling it yourself

Selling a car privately sounds simple until you try it. You take photos and write a listing. You field messages from people who lowball you, ask the same questions over and over, or never show up. You hand your keys to strangers for test drives. Then you have to figure out whether that cashier's check is real, handle the title paperwork and deal with any loan you still owe. It can drag on for weeks.
Selling to Daystar takes a fraction of that time:
  1. Reach out. Stop by or contact our pre-owned team and tell us about your vehicle.
  2. Get a fair appraisal. We inspect it in person, usually in well under an hour, and give you a real offer.
  3. We handle the paperwork. Title transfer, payoff on an existing loan, all of it. Our team does this every day.
  4. Get paid. You leave with payment the same day. No waiting, no strangers, no risk.
Still owe money on it? That's fine. We'll pay off your lender directly, and if your vehicle is worth more than you owe, the difference goes to you.

Let's talk about your vehicle

Whether you're upgrading, downsizing or just ready to turn that extra vehicle into cash, we want to hear from you. Bring in your competing offers, and let us show you what a local dealership can do.
Stop by Daystar Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram and ask for me or anyone on our pre-owned team. We'll make it fast, fair and easy.
Jeff Reider Pre-Owned Sales Manager, Daystar Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

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