The trade in value of a car is based on many factors including the year, make and model of the car, the condition of the car and your location. The exact value you will get when you grade in your car is impossible to calculate ahead of time. You can, however, get an approximate trade in value of cars by following these steps.

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     Make a detailed list of your car's make up and features.

     Include on the list the following:
     A. Year, Make & Model
     B. Car trim
     C. Engine type
     D. Drivetrain
     E. Transmission type
     F. Car equipment (such as air conditioning, cruise control, spoilers...)
     G. Car mileage

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