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Frequently Asked Questions
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With Jake Sweeney Automotive, you can start the appraisal process online or visit any of our Cincinnati area dealerships to sell your car. We offer a streamlined experience, transparent process, and a great offer for your car, truck, van, or SUV!
The Kelley Blue Book® Instant Cash Offer is a real offer for a specific amount to purchase a consumer's car or apply the amount toward another car. The Offer is valid for 7 days and can be immediately redeemed during business hours at any Jake Sweeney Automotive location, pending inspection. It is based on specific elements of the consumer's car, like installed options, specific condition (such as dents and mechanical issues) and local market demand.
Your Instant Cash Offer is calculated using a proprietary tool that accounts for fluctuating market conditions and used car prices that may vary from day to day, like home or stock prices. The calculation includes multiple data sources and is based on factors that affect used car pricing such as your specific vehicle details, supply and demand, historical trends, regional differences, and local market influences.
No, there is no obligation to trade-in or sell your car by simply receiving an Offer.
Absolutely nothing! There is no fee to obtain or redeem the Offer.
No, you can walk away with a check in hand or use the Offer towards the purchase of another vehicle.
Your Instant Cash Offer is valid for 7 days. after that time, you can resubmit your request, but your Offer amount may change.
Yes, if your car is not in an otherwise excluded category.
There are a variety of reasons why cars may not be eligible. Some possible reasons include, but are not limited to, title issues (salvage, grey market, taxis or limousines), market volatility, lack of market data, unresolved recalls, low value due to age or condition, vehicle modifications, or if the vehicle has been at an auction within the last 45 days.
Yes! We will process the necessary paperwork for you yo pay off your vehicle and pay any related fees. Any remaining equity is yours to cash in or use towards the purchase of another vehicle. If your car is financed, bring your lienholder information. If your car is leased, check with your leasing company to find out what paperwork they require.
- The VIN is on the driver's side of the dashboard by the window or on the driver's side doorjamb. It is also listed on your auto insurance card and on your state vehicle registration form.
- The letters "I", "O", and "Q" never appear in a VIN.
- The VIN must be exactly 17 characters in length
- A VIN is assigned to each car by the manufacturer when the car is built. Each car manufactured after 1980 has a unique VIN
Take your car to any Jake Sweeney Automotive location to verify its condition and redeem your Instant Cash Offer.
To finalize the sale, bring the following information with you:
- Your Instant Cash Offer certificate
- Your vehicle title. If you don't have a title because your car is financed, bring your lienholder information. If your car is leased, check with your leasing company to find out what paperwork they require.
- Your vehicle registration
- A valid driver's license or other government photo ID
- All keys, keyless remotes, and manuals
- Service and repair records
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