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Maximize Your Car Trade-In Value: Understanding the Sales Tax Credit Advantage

Welcome to Performance Honda! When it’s time to upgrade your vehicle, trading in your current car at our dealership can offer significant benefits, especially when it comes to sales tax savings. Let’s dive into how this process works and why it could be more advantageous than selling to online retailers like Carvana or CarMax.

The Sales Tax Credit Explained

When you trade in your car and purchase a new one from Performance Honda, you’re eligible for a sales tax credit in many states, including Ohio. This credit can substantially increase the effective value of your trade-in.

How It Works:

  1. You trade in your current vehicle at Performance Honda
  2. The value of your trade-in is deducted from the price of your new car
  3. You only pay sales tax on the difference

A Real-World Example

Let’s break down the numbers using a specific scenario:

Component Value
Trade-in Vehicle Value $22,650
Ohio Sales Tax Credit $1,585
Total Trade Value (including tax credit) $24,235

As you can see, the sales tax credit effectively increases your trade-in value by $1,585 in this example when you trade in at Performance Honda.

Why Choose Performance Honda Trade-Ins?

While online car buying services like Carvana and CarMax offer convenience, they don’t provide the sales tax credit benefit. By trading in at Performance Honda, you not only potentially get a higher value for your car but also save on the sales tax for your new vehicle purchase.

Additional Benefits

  • Time-saving: Complete your trade-in and new car purchase in one location at Performance Honda
  • Potential for negotiation: Dealers may have more flexibility in their offers
  • Immediate application to your new purchase: Simplifies the buying process

Important Considerations

Please note the following conditions:

  • The trade-in value estimate is based on a vehicle in good condition
  • An appraisal of your vehicle is required
  • You must trade in your vehicle and purchase a new one to qualify for the tax credit
  • Not all vehicles may be eligible for the trade-in tax credit

For complete details and to get an accurate appraisal of your trade-in value, it’s best to consult directly with Performance Honda. Contact us today!

Conclusion

Trading in your car at Performance Honda when purchasing a new vehicle can offer significant financial advantages, primarily through the sales tax credit. By understanding this process, you can maximize the value of your trade-in and potentially save both time and money on your next car purchase. Visit Performance Honda to learn more!

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