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Is now the right time to upgrade your car?

Has your lifestyle changed over the last two years? Perhaps you are no longer commuting across Manchester to reach the office and are instead predominantly working from home. Maybe you’re actively trying to cut back on your fuel consumption to reduce your monthly outgoings.

If your lifestyle has dramatically changed over the last few years, then you may find that you could have the wrong car for your needs. What may have been suitable pre-2020, may now seem completely wrong. But that doesn’t mean that you have to stick with a vehicle that isn’t right for you. In fact, you may be surprised to know that now could be the perfect time to upgrade your car to find something much more suitable.

At Dace Motor Group, we pride ourselves on working with our customers to match the right cars to your lifestyle. It’s why we will ask you about your driving habits, your hobbies and even your working patterns. If you are investing thousands of pounds into a high-quality used car, we want you to feel that you are choosing the right car for your long-term needs.

Why is now the right time to upgrade your car?

Currently, used cars are rapidly increasing in value. Even if you only changed your car a few years ago, you may be surprised to realise that it could now be worth more than what you initially paid for it.

Many of our customers are choosing to upgrade their cars because it makes financial sense to trade in or part-exchange a vehicle when it’s at its highest possible value. Some people are choosing this as the perfect opportunity to upgrade to an electric or hybrid vehicle. Other people are choosing to upgrade their car because it allows them the opportunity to choose a different make, or potentially a newer model that may have previously been unaffordable for their budget.

Another reason why many people are choosing to upgrade their cars at the moment, is because their lifestyles have changed. Historically, Manchester was packed full of commuters, all of whom needed a decent sized car with a big engine to drive around the city. But with home working now more common, and fuel prices rapidly increasing, it’s easy to see why many motorists may now be looking to upgrade their car to something more economical.

Can you upgrade your car if you are tied into a finance deal?

Yes, you can. This is often a surprise for many people, who may feel that they are tied into their existing car for the length of their finance term. But it’s quick and easy to change your car, even with financing in place.

If your car no longer meets your needs, and you want to upgrade to something else, then please speak with a member of our finance team. We have specialists in each of our four dealership locations. We can look at your existing agreement and see how we can amend it to allow you to upgrade your car. It doesn’t matter if you purchased your car through another dealer, we could still help you to find the right solution for you.

Is it possible to upgrade your car without increasing your costs?

Technology is changing rapidly, and even upgrading to a similar used car that it slightly newer, or a higher spec model could help you to make significant financial savings. For example, if you buy a car that is still under the initial manufacturer’s warranty, you may not have to pay out for servicing or MOT costs. Similarly, changes in innovation could reduce your fuel costs – especially if you choose a more economical vehicle with a better MPG.

But what about your monthly repayment options?

Could our finance team help you to fund a newer used car without it impacting your monthly repayments?

We’re very proud of how hard our finance teams work. They are skilled at finding the best solutions for our customers. Thanks to a combination of higher part-exchange values, and potentially adjusting the term of your finance agreement, you could find yourself driving away from our dealership in an upgraded car without seeing any notable increase in your repayments. We’ll work with you to identify your preferred monthly budget, and from there, we can find a new financing agreement that suits you.

If you are interested in upgrading your second-hand car to a newer model, please fill in our dedicated form. This gives us the information we need to offer tailored advice specifically for you, from the very first moment that you enter our forecourt.

Alternatively, why not browse our wide range of second-hand cars to see what vehicles we have in stock? Across our four Manchester locations, we have more than 600 used cars for sale, with new stock arriving weekly. If you are looking for a specific make or model, please speak to a member of our team.