How to Prepare Your Car for Trade-In near Glenview, IL

How to Prepare Your Car for Trade-In near Glenview, IL

Trading in your vehicle at McGrath Kia of Highland Park comes with many benefits, but there are a few steps you should take before finalizing matters. Let’s go over the details!

Cleaning

The appearance of your car can play a role in its overall condition, so make sure you have it cleaned before you visit for an inspection. After getting a quick car wash, examine the outer shell for any scratches or dents that can be repaired. Fixing these not only improves the appearance of your car, truck, or SUV, but it can also preserve the integrity of the frame by preventing rust buildup. In addition to touching up the outer shell of your vehicle, cleaning out the cabin can be instrumental in bolstering its value. After repeated trips to Gallery Park, the interior may gather dust and dirt. A quick vacuuming may help, but a detailing service will make the inside look almost like new. Finally, take out any personal belongings.  

Service

Another aspect of your car that can affect its quality is the routine maintenance tasks that you get. If your vehicle is up to date on its oil changes, tire rotations, and battery tests, it will often fetch a higher price. These can be easily forgotten, so be sure to set up a consistent schedule with our Service Department staff members! This is also good advice for the next car you drive around Glenview, as it can keep the engine running smoothly and efficiently for the long haul. When you visit to trade in your vehicle, bring any service records you have on hand in order to show how well it has been taken care of.

Documentation

In addition to having your maintenance details on hand, there are other pieces of information that can expedite your trade. In order for a car to legally change hands, you will need to bring along the title of ownership. Also, the Owner’s Manual is needed so that the next driver can know how to safely operate and care for the model during trips to Lake Michigan. This document is often located in the glove compartment, but if you need help getting a copy, feel free to reach out to us. We can’t wait to show off what we have on our sales floor, so browse our inventory to get an idea of what you want your next vehicle to be.

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Desiree Smith
Desiree Smith
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6-6-2026
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Shahar Lobl
Shahar Lobl
GOOGLE
6-4-2026
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Walked in and was met by Casey. The whole experience was great. He helped us find exactly what we wanted and was very professional.

Timothy Schnoor
Timothy Schnoor
GOOGLE
6-3-2026
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Dan was down to earth, knowledgeable and understanding of my needs. I felt that he knew a great deal of the mechanical aspects having worked in the service department previously.

Bree Erwin-Cohen
Bree Erwin-Cohen
GOOGLE
6-1-2026
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Luke Hansen
Luke Hansen
GOOGLE
6-1-2026
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Philip Moore
Philip Moore
GOOGLE
5-27-2026
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Neil Rosengard
Neil Rosengard
GOOGLE
5-26-2026
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Daniel and the entire team at Kia of Highland Park were amazing. The coordination and cooperation between all the parties was really smooth. The General Manager of the dealership Jason Press was totally invested in the process and made sure his team was focused on delivering a flawless customer experience. My experience was great and I was in and out of the dealership with my new vehicle in just a few hours. The best vehicle leasing experience i have had in a long time!!! Thanks!!

Jaeda LaVonne
Jaeda LaVonne
GOOGLE
5-26-2026
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Danny at McGrath Kia of Highland Park is amazing!! 10/10 service, expertise and care. Went above and beyond!

Josiah Mort
Josiah Mort
GOOGLE
5-26-2026
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Great experience! We were able to get the model/trim we were looking for and everything was handled smoothly and professionally. Danny was very friendly and patient! Would definitely recommend

jinfan zuo
jinfan zuo
GOOGLE
5-22-2026
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This is our second Kia, both from Charlie. Highly recommended!!! Charlie is very knowledgeable about what he is doing, professional and friendly

Sandy Levin
Sandy Levin
GOOGLE
5-16-2026
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Jared was awesome! overall great experience

John C
John C
GOOGLE
5-15-2026
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Danny C was awesome. Very knowledgeable and what he didn't he found out very quickly.

Alex Ivory
Alex Ivory
GOOGLE
5-13-2026
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Kia McGrath made the car buying process stress free and easy. They worked diligently with us to make a deal work within our budget and went above and beyond to see it through to the finish line. Working with Danny was great and I highly recommend stopping by and asking for him when looking at a new or pre owned vehicle. It was a great experience working with the McGrath team and we are so happy with our new Telluride!

Marco Bonilla
Marco Bonilla
GOOGLE
5-11-2026
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Sam Franklin
Sam Franklin
GOOGLE
5-10-2026
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Wayne Ricks was amazing to work with. He made the whole buying process smooth and easy, and provided great knowledge and guidance around the different options of the car we were looking for. He was extremely helpful in walking us through the different payment options. I would recommend Wayne to anyone looking for a car.

Joel Ostrow
Joel Ostrow
GOOGLE
5-5-2026
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Staff was efficient, friendly and helpful. No more pressure for extras than reasonable

Miriam Kelen Vieira
Miriam Kelen Vieira
GOOGLE
5-4-2026
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I had a great experience at McGrath Kia of Highland Park since the first contact with my husband until the final deal. I highly recommend!

Michael Waldman
Michael Waldman
GOOGLE
5-1-2026
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Mercy Dykema
Mercy Dykema
GOOGLE
4-30-2026
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Danny was absolutely the best. Got us in and out without all the Bs of going back and forth with numbers..Highly recommend seeking out Danny for all your helps and needs .

Mercita Fields
Mercita Fields
GOOGLE
4-30-2026
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Don’t walk, run and see Danny.. Hassle free and very knowledgeable.. Thank you Danny for helping us get our 1st car.

Alison Bronson
Alison Bronson
GOOGLE
4-30-2026
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Vicki Murphy
Vicki Murphy
GOOGLE
4-29-2026
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I just leased my second Kia from McGrath Kia of Highland Park and had another great experience. I walked in and, two hours later, walked out with a new Sportage that fit perfectly within my budget. Huge thanks to Pejman, my salesperson, and Paul in finance for making the whole process feel easy and straightforward. They worked hard to put a deal together that made sense for me, and I really appreciated their transparency and efficiency. Grateful to have a dealership I can trust. I’ll definitely be back again.

Sameera Riaz
Sameera Riaz
GOOGLE
4-29-2026
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Claude Erlewein
Claude Erlewein
GOOGLE
4-29-2026
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Very nice experience at McGrath Kia in Highland Park. Everyone was very nice and there was never any pressure put on me to purchase the vehicle. Highly recommended!!

Kari Komiss
Kari Komiss
GOOGLE
4-29-2026
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BlazeAndFiddle.
BlazeAndFiddle.
GOOGLE
4-26-2026
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I’ve been eyeing the Kia Carnival Hybrid for a while now. With one child already and a second on the way, I definitely need a larger vehicle. I came across Charlie’s post on social media and reached out to him. He was incredibly patient, answering all my questions about specs and financing. I decided to meet him the next day to discuss things in person and take the car for a test drive."As we spoke, I realized he is a genuinely great person—polite and incredibly patient. He walked me through all the features and explained exactly how everything worked. I felt I could truly trust him, so I let him handle the process. He offered a price I simply couldn't refuse, and the interest rate was well within my budget. I highly recommend that everyone go to Charlie for their next car. Thank you for the excellent service today!"

Tim Kauffman
Tim Kauffman
GOOGLE
4-24-2026
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Jason Press, Pejman, Pawel, everyone at McGrath Kia is fantastic. You cant go wrong at this spot. New, used, trade ins, service - all fantastic!!!!

Pejman and the entire team was fantastic to work with.

kauffman.tim
DEALERRATER
4-24-2026
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Pejman and the entire team was fantastic to work with. Jason Press runs a fantastic shop and I couldn't be happier with my new car!

Curtit Clément
Curtit Clément
GOOGLE
4-24-2026
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It was the most pleasant experience with Pejman , just nice and easy, he answered all the questions and I never felt pushed , I will wholeheartedly recommend to get a car from him !!

Scott Swider
Scott Swider
GOOGLE
4-24-2026
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Mack was an incredibly attentive salesman & he never left me questioning what was happening in the process. He’s a wonderful salesman that I will absolutely refer friends & family to.

Dave Thennes
Dave Thennes
GOOGLE
4-24-2026
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Had a great experience working with Pejman, he did a fantastic job helping me find the car I wanted and following up with some requests after the car was purchased. Really nice salesman, and very helpful.

Steven Stein
Steven Stein
GOOGLE
4-22-2026
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Tracey Becker
Tracey Becker
GOOGLE
4-22-2026
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Nicolas Vazquez worked to find the right car for us and get it to us in a short time frame. He was available via text when we left to work things out and matched a deal from competitor. Showed me the whole facility so it's easy when I come back for service. Clean showroom. A little small now but it's getting an addition of both showroom and service space. Friendly, easy to work with. I filled out my credit application before going in, which shortened the transaction process but I was still there 2 hours. Lots of time spent with finance person offering packages we frankly didn't want. She was friendly throughout. I'm excited about the new car-- it's super safe and fun to drive. Good experience all around.

Mike Waddell
Mike Waddell
GOOGLE
4-22-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Great dealership. Great people. Highly recommend.

Barbara Lange
Barbara Lange
GOOGLE
4-20-2026
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We chose McGrath because they had the used vehicle we were interested. Nicolas was our salesperson that greeted us. He was professional, knowledgeable and a joy to work with without a lot of high pressure tactics.

Stacey Stiffler
Stacey Stiffler
GOOGLE
4-18-2026
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My partner and I had a great experience buying our new kia k4. Jared was great explaining all the extras and giving his own opinion on them, trying to ensure we stayed within our budget. Paul was also very helpful explaining the warranty when we were meeting with the finance department. Shoutout also to Tracy for speaking with my partner on the phone yesterday and helping him out. I'm sure that we will love our new kia and I'm grateful to the staff for being patient with our little guy.

Adam Colon
Adam Colon
GOOGLE
4-18-2026
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Highland park Kia is a legit place to go. I had a great experience, i unfortunately had a transmission issue and got towed to world Kia Joliet. I picked up my car from world Kia Joliet when they told me it was repaired. When I picked up the car from world Kia Joliet, the car was making noises so I took it to highland park Kia. Highland park Kia, showed me the faulty work that world Kia Joliet did and sent me a video on the issues. This was very helpful and helped me out. In my experience, McGrath Kia of Highland Park is a business of integrity, and puts their customers first. I would recommend McGrath to anyone for their service needs.

Cande Aguilar
Cande Aguilar
GOOGLE
4-17-2026
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