Car Resale Value: Consumer Reports

FAQs for car buyers: Should I buy a Chrysler or GM?; Are rebates and deals available?; Is government help available?; Can I get financing?; What models will be available?; What if your dealership folds?
FAQs for car owners: Is my warranty backed?; What if my dealer closes?; What if I want to sell my car?; What if my brand is discontinued?; Will parts and service be available?
Chrysler: Chrysler reduces dealers; What does bankruptcy mean?; Chrysler to delay 2010 models; Chrysler and Fiat reliability; Chrysler bankruptcy, Fiat merger
GM: GM closes 1,100 dealerships; GM viability plan, Pontiac cut; GM closes factories; Saturn dealers closing
Resources: ChryslerRestructuring.com; GM.com

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What if I want to sell or trade in my car?

With the uncertainty surrounding GM, it's likely that the resale value of its vehicles will drop, especially for brands that are being sold or discontinued.

The company is trying to help existing owners with sales-incentive programs that give you extra money if you trade in a current GM car, or sell your GM car privately, and buy another. For information, go to www.gm.com/vehicles/currentoffers/.

To estimate how much your current vehicle is worth and to get the most for your car when selling or trading in, see our Used Car Buying Guide.

What if I want to sell or trade in my car?

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