The dealership offered my daughter $7,600 for her trade, but she still owed $8,500. Instead of taking the low offer, we put $1,100 into repairs and listed it on Facebook Marketplace. It sold in ONE DAY for $11,500. After the repairs, she still walked away with thousands more than she would have by trading it in. If your vehicle has equity, don’t assume the dealership’s trade offer is your best option. Spending a little time selling it yourself could put a lot more money in your pocket.