Should I Trade In My Car or Sell It?
GuidesShould I trade in my car or sell it?
How offers work at Moore, and when each option makes sense.
By the Moore Automotive Team · Updated October 2026
The short answer
If you are replacing your vehicle, trading it in is the simplest route: one stop and one set of paperwork. If you just want it gone, you can sell it to us without buying anything. Either way the offer process is the same and takes minutes.
How an offer works here
- Tell us about it. Enter your plate, your VIN, or just the make and model, then answer a few questions.
- Get your offer. It appears on screen in minutes, with no phone call needed.
- Bring it in. Stop by the location you picked. We confirm the details with you and finish the paperwork.
We buy any make and model at all three locations. Start your offer here.
When trading in makes sense
- You are buying your next vehicle from us and want to handle everything in one visit.
- You want to put the offer straight toward any of our new or used vehicles.
- You would rather not keep, insure and maintain two vehicles while one sells.
When selling makes sense
- You are not ready to buy another vehicle yet.
- You have an extra vehicle you no longer need.
- You are buying somewhere else. You do not have to buy from us for us to buy yours.
What about selling it yourself?
A private sale can sometimes bring a higher price. In exchange you take on the work: listing the vehicle, answering calls and messages, meeting strangers for test drives, making sure the payment is good and handling the title transfer. Getting our offer first costs nothing and gives you a real number to compare against.
What to bring
- The title, or your lender’s name and payoff information if you still owe on it.
- The current registration and your driver’s license.
- Every key and remote.
Common questions
Do I have to buy a vehicle from you to sell mine?
No. We will buy your vehicle either way.
Do you buy any make and model?
Yes, at all three locations.
Can I use my offer as a trade-in?
Yes. Put it toward any of our new and used vehicles.
Where do I bring my vehicle?
To the location you picked: 4216 Frederica St or Villa Pointe in Owensboro, or 1201 S. Main Street in Hartford.
How long does it take to get an offer?
Your offer appears on screen in minutes after you answer a few questions about your vehicle.
Get a real offer in minutes
Tell us about your vehicle and see your offer on screen.