Trade In Your Car at Tampa Autohaus

Ready to upgrade? Trade in your current vehicle at Tampa Autohaus and put the value toward your next car. We offer fair, transparent trade-in appraisals with no obligation.

How Our Trade-In Process Works

1. Bring In Your Vehicle — Drive your current car to our Tampa lot. No appointment needed, though calling ahead helps us prepare.

2. Quick Appraisal — Our team will inspect your vehicle and evaluate its condition, mileage, features, and current market value. This typically takes about 20-30 minutes.

3. Get Your Offer — We'll present you with a fair, no-obligation trade-in offer based on current market conditions. No games, no lowball tactics.

4. Apply It to Your Purchase — If you like the offer, we'll apply it directly to the price of your next vehicle. In Florida, you only pay sales tax on the difference between the new purchase price and your trade-in value — saving you money.

What Affects Your Trade-In Value?

Condition — Both mechanical and cosmetic condition matter. A well-maintained vehicle with no major issues commands the best value.

Mileage — Lower mileage generally means higher value, though condition matters more than the odometer reading alone.

Market Demand — Popular models in the Tampa market (like Toyota Camrys, Honda CR-Vs, and compact SUVs) tend to have stronger trade-in values.

Service History — Bring your maintenance records if you have them. Documented service history can increase your trade-in value.

Florida Trade-In Tax Benefit

In Florida, when you trade in a vehicle, you only pay sales tax on the net difference between your new purchase and the trade-in value. For example, if you're buying a $20,000 car and your trade-in is worth $8,000, you only pay sales tax on $12,000 — saving you $480 in taxes alone.