Online Vehicle Trade-In Value near Waukegan, IL
In order to help make your life just a bit easier, Gillespie Ford has a variety of financing tools for you to utilize here on our website. If you’ve been thinking about upgrading to a new ride and are curious to learn what your current model will fetch as a trade, we have a handy Value Trade-In tool that can help. After receiving an estimate, head over to finalize the transaction with our Finance Department.
Why Should I Value My Trade?
If you’re under the impression that trading-in an unwanted ride doesn’t make much of a difference in the price of your next purchase, allow us to fill you in on a few details. To begin, even a well-loved ride that’s been your reliable companion for many years still has value, so it’s unwise to let it simply rust away once you’re done with it. Furthermore, when you apply this amount to the sticker price of a new model, you’ll reduce the amount that you need finance through a loan. Over time, this can make a significant difference in how much interest accumulates on the principle balance.
Online Resource
Now that you know just how advantageous a trade-in can be, let’s proceed to our Value Your Trade tool! Located under both the New and Pre-Owned tabs near the top of the screen, this resource takes some of the guesswork out of budgeting. To get an immediate appraisal, simply input your vehicle’s make, model, and year, or VIN, into the empty field, then provide some basic contact details. Of course, for the most accurate figure possible, we highly encourage you to upload a video or at least some pictures of your car, truck, or SUV, so our experts can better assess its condition.
Explore Your Options
Once you know what your current set of wheels is worth, you can start researching your next vehicle. For your convenience, our entire inventory is at your disposal, so you can explore from the comfort of home at your own pace. If you have your heart set on a particular model, exterior color, fuel economy, engine, and other vehicle aspect, you’ll find filters on the left side of the results to assist you in narrowing down your options. If anything sticks out as a possible match, plug its price into the Payment Calculator along with your trade-in offer to see if it’s a good fit for your budget, too.
Get an online vehicle trade-in value near Waukegan, IL, with the help of Gillespie Ford today! We’ve streamlined this once drawn-out process, so you can receive the information you need without hassle. Then, stop into our showroom to find your next ride. We’re open Monday through Saturday!


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| Monday | 9:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Everardo was very helpful.
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Everado made the process quick and easy.
“ Everado made the process quick and easy. Went in and shared what we were looking for and got the job done! ”
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Thank you very much Everardo.
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“ Gillespie Ford made the car-buying process straightforward and low stress from start to finish. The team was knowledgeable, answered my questions clearly, and never made me feel rushed or pressured. Everything was explained up front and the paperwork moved quickly. I left feeling confident in my purchase and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for an easy, professional experience. ”
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“ The process was simple and fast. Thanks to Ed and his great communication! I’ll never buy elsewhere. ”
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Edgar Was amazing.
“ Edgar Was amazing. He took care of us every step of the way. Mike always have the solution to our car needs. Thank you Gillepsie Ford. ”
“ I got in contact with Jim dye about a specific car. He set up and an appointment and got all the info I asked for. When we got to the dealership for our appointment, he made sure that the car was warmed up and nice and cozy inside in the cold weather! He is super nice and talks to you like a person and not a salesperson. Couldn’t recommend Jim Dye and the amazing crew at Gillespie Ford enough! ”
“ I went to Gillespie Ford in Gurnee on Grand Avenue earlier in the week. The salesman I talked to was Everado. He was able to get a car for us to try out on the ones we were interested in. Everado did an excellent job of explaining the features of the cars we tried out. We were asked what other types of cars that we were interested in and what dealers we were going to next. We mentioned that we were interested in the Lincoln Aviator. Everado went and found a 2025 Reserve II used model with only a few miles on it. We test drove the Aviator and were very thankful that Everado found one for us to check out and test drive. Any technical questions we had on the vehicles were answered by Everado. We enjoyed our time with him and highly recommend him to help you in your search. Chuck & Donna ”
“ Great dealership to work with. Very professional and everyone was very nice. ”
“ Fast and easy process. No pressure sale. Thanks Ed! ”
“ Gordan was amazing. He was on time for my appointment ( 5 mins early to be exact) he went over everything with me and was very informative. ”