We would like to tell you a little more about consignment.

If you have a different question, please feel free to call 727-686-7654 and ask for the Consignment Department. 

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What are the 3 main benefits on consigning a car at a local dealer?

1. LOCATION 2. DEALER BENEFITS (trade-ins, financing, open 6 days a week, sales staff) 3. NO  HASSLES OR NEGOTIATING

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Do I need to have my vehicle detailed and serviced prior to bringing it to Abbey Auto Sales?

No, we can do it all for you!! We will complete a basic wash & vacuum included in your fee. Also, We have certified auto technicians and detailers on site.  This way you do not have to worry about getting the work done.  You can just leave the vehicle with us and we can complete the work for you! Our full service showroom detail on your vehicle is only $150 and a detailer will take up to 6 hours on your car. A complete oil change, safety inspection and tire rotation is available! Our service facility is located on property. 

 

I still have a loan/make payments on my car, Can I still consign it?
Yes, but we will ask to verify your account number and current payoff while at the dealership.

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Please bring with you: drivers license, title, insurance card, registration, lien holder account number (if applicable) and the consign fee.

Please remove personal items, remove your tag when dropping off and ensure there is 1/4 tank of gas for test drives.

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Free Price Analysis available for your vehicle!

There are important things we have learned when consigning a car. THE TWO MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER ARE: PRICE & CONDITION! Pricing your vehicle to sell is very important, with the internet everyone is shopping and comparing prices.  We will research the market value reports and valuations on your vehicle to guide you to a target price. You are in charge of deciding what price you would like to place on the agreement, this amount is what you will receive when they vehicle sells - No Games!

Hassle-Free Pricing!! - You name it - we sell it - Hassle-Free - Abbey Auto Sales LLC

Showcase your vehicle - Abbey Auto Sales and their staff will professionally present your vehicle at their dealership location on US Highway 19!  Plus we advertise and market your vehicle on major advertising web site as well as our web site with high definition photos and a personalized video of your vehicle for social media sites such as Facebook and YouTube.

Final Sale of your vehicle - We complete everything for you! If there is a loan - we will complete the loan payoff for you.  The final sale takes only a few minutes of your time.

• Quick appointments - The entire appointment to consign your vehicle will only take 15 minutes

• We will appraise - our trained agents use only the most up to date tools to give you the highest values

• No scheduling needed - Come on down we are open 6 days a week Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm (Sundays By Appt Only)

• We pay CASH - When you sell us your car we pay top dollar and you get CASH on the spot

• Paperwork - Abbey Auto Sales will handle all necessary paperwork needed to expedite the sale for DMV

• Prime Location at 7914 US Hwy 19 Port Richey, FL 34668

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What Exactly Is Auto Consignment?

   

Auto consignment means to allow a professional auto dealership use their prime location, advertising, sales staff and dealer tools to sell a pre-owned car, truck, SUV, cargo van, minivan or motorcycle. To professionally market a high priced item like a car requires significant preparation and cleaning to the vehicle, product knowledge, skills to facilitate negotiations, the ability to meet buyers’ needs for financing and service contracts, ability to take trade-ins and make payoffs to banks and credit unions. There are a variety of other factors that complicate the sale process, which makes placing a vehicle on consignment a No-Brainer!

So, with all that said, how exactly does vehicle consignment work?

Determining Your Car’s Market Value

Giving you your vehicle's current market value, also known as an appraisal, is a free service at Abbey Auto Sales. At the dealership, the professionals will look over the car, ask you questions about its history, check out the mileage, assess condition and marketability, and present you with their valuation. Whether you go to a traditional dealer or a consignment dealer (such as Abbey Auto) the appraisal is the first thing they do.

In the case of a traditional dealer, this valuation will be the price they will pay for your car.

In the case of our consignment store, the valuation is the price we believe we can sell your vehicle for in the current market. The consignment price is typically thousands more than the dealer’s offer because it represents what many refer to as the “Private Party” price for your vehicle – in other words, what another private buyer will pay for your car whereas the dealer’s price represents the “Wholesale” or Auction price for your car. What does this mean? You will NET thousands more by working with Abbey Auto Sales and the Consignment Program.

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Marketing Your Car to Potential Buyers

Marketing your vehicle properly is critical to selling it quickly and at the right price. Abbey Auto Sales has a professional customer service and sales team, a safe and well-lit lot, and an attractive website that all help advertise and sell your vehicle.

We will photograph and list your car on Craigslist, Cars.com, Autotrader.com, and other popular sites frequented by car buyers. Our lovely advertising model will create a personalized video of your car for online websites such as Youtube, Google and Facebook. We will offer cleaning and detailing services to get your vehicle showroom-ready before it is photographed and marketed to potential buyers. A wash and vacuum is included at no extra charge to enhance your vehicle's condition while being placed on consignment.

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Selling on consignment offers greater visibility and broader access to buyers than slapping a “For Sale” sign in your rear window and parking it on a busy street. Placing your vehicle on the Front Line facing US 19 will allow thousands of drivers to see your vehicle each day.

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Setting the Right Price

We will provide you with our professional recommendations based on current market value, your vehicle's individual appraisal, Nadaguides.com values and the condition of your vehicle with recondition it may need. You may consider our recommendations, however we allow you to price your vehicle. We will complete paperwork showing the price you will receive. There are no commissions or percentages taken from the sale. Simply put, Abbey Auto will try to sell the vehicle above your asking price to make a profit. You only pay a one-time fee.

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Selling, Negotiating, and Handling Paperwork

Perhaps the biggest benefit of vehicle consignment we handle the actual sale transaction.

Our store may handle all test drives, buyer inquiries, and DMV paperwork. These essential pieces to private party car sales can suck up a great deal of time and are best left to experienced consignors. Allow Abbey Auto Sales and staff to handle this process while you go about your normal day!

We will also manage buyer negotiations, a valuable service that can be a huge comfort to buyers and sellers alike, as negotiating with strangers can be difficult. If an offer comes in below your asking price, we will contact you and allow you to make an educated decision. The safest and easiest process for the buyer and seller is to allow our consignment store to handle all negotiations, payment processing, and DMV paperwork.

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Incentives for Consignment Car Buyers

Safety is a key concern in private party car sales, and our consignment shop protect sellers and buyers alike. We also have the ability to offer products and services that many buyers need but often cannot purchase on their own in the private market. A few of these services include:

• Vehicle Financing: Our Consignment store may have the ability to arrange purchase financing for buyers.

• Extended Warranties: Our Consignment store can help buyers eliminate much of the risk of buying a used car by offering aftermarket service contracts, which provide many buyers peace of mind as they drive off the lot. This can be included into the low monthly payment. or a 0% interest option.

• Shipping: Our consignment shop can ship cars directly to buyers, expanding the seller’s customer pool to shoppers nationwide or out of the country!

Again, these valuable options help both sides of the transaction. In addition to the buyer benefits outlined above, warranties, financing, and shipping make sales go more smoothly and quickly and are difficult if not impossible for you to provide on your own.

Auto consignment offers an attractive option for vehicle owners who would like to get more money for their car than the dealer trade-in price, as the vehicle will be marketed professionally without the traditional hassle and frustration of trying to sell it yourself. The consignment model is pretty simple – it’s your car, but our dealership sells it for you. We aim to bring a level of professionalism and service that most individuals are unable to achieve on their own, maximizing the sale price while removing the traditional danger and hassle of the sale-by-owner market.

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If you think auto consignment is for you, check out our consignment testimonial page, or reach out to a specialist for a free vehicle appraisal. You can always contact Abbey Auto Sales to chat with a manager. We’re happy to answer any questions you have about getting the most from your car consignment!

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