Selling vehicles privately comes with limited finance and lease options for the buyer so typically it is much more difficult to sell higher-priced vehicles. Due to these challenges, sellers will often turn to dealerships for other options such as trade-in or wholesale. Neither of these options usually provides the seller with as much money for their vehicle as they’d like. Through good consignment programs, however, you are usually able to get much closer to the price you want for your vehicle even when you include the associated consignment fees.

Consignment removes the hassle of selling your vehicle. Tedious tasks like listing your vehicle online, taking photos, and talking with buyers, are all handled for you, only requiring the seller for sale price negotiations. The Auto Boutique, in particular, offers other valuable perks with consignment including a complete vehicle detail, cosmetic reconditioning, professional photos, and access to dealer-only marketplaces at no additional cost. Experienced consignors can sell your vehicle much more quickly and efficiently with professional market listings, making it stand out in the sea of listings with mediocre photos and poorly written descriptions.

Good consignors also offer a much larger reach than typical online listings. These consignors know the global market and are able to cater your vehicle’s approach to wherever the market is hottest. Some consignment companies are also experienced with cross-country and even international shipping and are easily able to send your car to a buyer thousands of miles away, making what would be an uncertain and scary process, a breeze. Good companies also have specialized marketing teams that expose your vehicle to as many people as possible, ensuring the vehicle sells to the perfect buyer at the right price. The Auto Boutique, for example, has a huge online following and can make your vehicle famous on a global stage.

Consigning your vehicle still allows you to set your vehicle’s price, just like a private sale. However, knowledgeable consignors will often use their experience and knowledge to work with you to find a high, but fair market value to sell your vehicle for. Some consignment companies may allow buyers to lease or finance some vehicles, making them much more attractive to potential buyers. Certain vehicles are also eligible for extended warranties which can not typically be provided through private sales. The Auto Boutique accepts trades, in addition to offering financing and leasing, making your car attractive to the largest number of buyers.

When your vehicle sells on consignment and you decide to purchase a vehicle from the same dealership, the dealer is often able to treat the sale of your vehicle the same way as a trade-in. The difference here is that consignment will almost always get you more money for your vehicle while you are still able to benefit from the same tax savings you would from a trade-in!