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Get Your Vehicle's Trade-In Value While You Wait

You're already here -- let our appraisal team give you a real, no-obligation trade-in value on your current vehicle today. No listings, no strangers, no waiting on offers.

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Takes about 10 minutes • Completely no-obligation

Since 1957

Ottawa-Gatineau's Original Dealer

In-Person

Hands-On Appraisals

Zero

Obligation to Sell

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Tell Us About Your Vehicle

Fill out a few details below and a member of our team will follow up with you before you leave today.

How It Works

Mention It Today

Let your service advisor or the front desk know you'd like a trade-in appraisal while you wait.

Quick Inspection

Our appraiser takes a look at your vehicle's condition, mileage, and service history.

Get Your Number

Walk away with a real trade-in value -- no obligation to act on it today or ever.

Why Trade In at Star Motors of Ottawa

A trade-in appraisal is one more thing you can check off while your vehicle is already in our care.

One Visit, Done

Skip a separate trip. Our appraisal team can evaluate your vehicle during your scheduled service appointment.

Appraised by People Who Know Your Vehicle

Our appraisers factor in service history, condition, and current local market demand -- not just a generic online estimate.

A Possible Tax Advantage

In Ontario, trading in your vehicle toward another purchase means HST is generally calculated only on the price difference.

Trading In vs. Selling to an Online Buyout Service

Instant-offer sites can seem convenient, but here's what's worth considering before you sell your vehicle to one.

Trading In at Star Motors

✓ Appraisal completed in person, on-site, often while you wait for service

✓ Value based on hands-on inspection and local market knowledge

✓ Possible HST savings when applied toward another vehicle

✓ No shipping, third-party pickup, or remote negotiation

✓ Handled by the same team that already knows your service history

Selling to a Third-Party Buyout Site

✕ Initial quote is often algorithm-generated and can change after in-person inspection

✕ No HST offset -- the full price of your next vehicle is taxed separately

✕ May require scheduling separate pickup, drop-off, or inspection appointments

✕ Vehicle history and condition assessed by someone unfamiliar with the vehicle

✕ Payment and paperwork processed outside your existing dealer relationship

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Trade-In Appraisal FAQs

No separate appointment is required if you're already here for service. Ask our service advisor or front desk team and we'll arrange an appraisal during your visit whenever possible.

Most in-person appraisals can be completed within the time your vehicle is already in for service, depending on technician availability.

Not at all. The appraisal is free and no-obligation -- it simply gives you a real number to compare against any other option you're considering.

If you have them handy, bring your vehicle registration, service records, and any spare keys or fobs. If not, we can still provide a preliminary appraisal today.

While You're Here, Find Out What Your Vehicle Is Worth

It only takes a few minutes and there's no obligation to move forward.