You should not talk with the car dealer about a trade in until after you have negotiated the final price on the car you are purchasing.

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It is recommended to negotiate the final price of the car you are purchasing before discussing the trade-in value of your current vehicle. This allows you to focus on getting the best deal for the new car without any confusion from adding the trade-in value.

You Should Not Talk with the Car Dealer About a Trade