Trade-in
What is your car really worth?
Tell us the year, make, model and mileage and get an instant value range based on live Los Angeles prices. A Driveway dealer then confirms it in writing.
An instant range from comparable cars in stock right now
No obligation. Use it to trade in, or just to know your number
Owe money on it? Add the payoff and see your equity
Thank you — your request is in!
Thank you — your trade-in request is in. We will send you a written offer within one business day.
How it works
From your driveway to a number in four steps
01
Describe the car
Year, make, model, trim, mileage and condition. Add the VIN if you have it for a sharper range.
02
See your range
We compare it with similar cars on the lot, adjust for mileage and condition and show a low, middle and high value.
03
A dealer confirms
Send it to a Driveway dealer. They look at your details and come back with a written offer.
04
Trade it, or keep it
Put the value toward your next car, or walk away. The estimate is free and carries no obligation.
What moves the number
Four things that decide your car’s value
Mileage
Every thousand miles above or below the average for its age moves the value. Low miles carry a premium.
Condition
Paint, interior wear, tyres and any open recalls. Be honest and the written offer will match the range.
History
One owner, no accidents and a clean title with service records are worth real money at resale.
Local demand
A hybrid in a fuel-price spike, a truck before summer: the Los Angeles market decides what is wanted this month.
Questions
Trading in, answered
How is the estimate calculated?
We look at comparable cars (same make and model, similar year) on Driveway, adjust for the mileage and condition you enter, and apply a trade-in discount from retail. The range gets wider when we have fewer comparable cars.
Is the estimate a guaranteed offer?
No. It is a range to plan with. A dealer confirms the number in writing after looking at your details, and may ask to inspect the car.
What if I still owe money on the car?
Add the payoff amount in the form. We show your estimated equity (or the gap) and the loan calculator can roll any balance into your next payment.
Do I have to buy a car from Driveway to trade mine in?
No. The estimate is free and carries no obligation, and dealers will also quote a straight purchase of your car.
Is my information safe?
We ask for the car and your contact details only: never a Social Security number or card data. Your request goes to the dealer you choose, and nowhere else.
Ready for the next one?
Put your trade toward something better.
Browse live inventory from every dealer, compare cars side by side and see the payment on each one before you visit.
Written offer
From a dealer, not an algorithm
Equity shown
Payoff and trade value side by side
Test drives
Book the next car the same day