How to Sell or Trade In Your Snowmobile
For owners looking to upgrade to a used or new snowmobile, now may be the perfect time. But we know the task of selling or trading in your snowmobile is not always easy or entirely clear, and may even feel a little daunting. We’re here to help you simplify the process and make the best decisions for you.
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Things to Do Before You Trade or Sell Your Snowmobile
If you're thinking about trading or selling your snowmobile, it’s important to be prepared. A little legwork ahead of a sale or trade is the best way to ensure you have everything you need to make things go smoothly, and that you have done everything you need to get a deal you’re happy with.
1. Be Sure Your Vehicle Maintenance is Up to Date
If you’ve stayed on top of regular snowmobile maintenance, this step is easy. But if your sled is due for service, or if you’re behind on service, you’ll want to get it taken care of before you try to trade in.
Schedule service at your preferred Polaris dealer to get your vehicle serviced!
2. Make Any Essential Repairs With Properly Fitting Snowmobile Parts
Wear and tear on a sled comes with the territory, but tending to some of that before you sell or trade your vehicle can often lead to improved value. Take the time to touch up scratches, fix dents and replace damaged parts, especially if any damage affects the operation or safety of the snowmobile.
3. Cleaning Your Snowmobile From Top to Bottom
One of the simplest things you can do to get the most out of your sale or trade is to get your sled clean. Check out some of our Polaris Engineered cleaning products, designed to be effective yet gentle on your snowmobile, to get that ultimate shine and have it ready for your sale or trade in.
4. Pull Together Any Necessary Paperwork and Documentation
Of course, making a sale or trade often requires some paperwork on both ends to ensure the legal transfer of property from one party to the other. Be sure to collect any documents you might have dealing with your purchase, title and maintenance of your snowmobile and bring them when selling or trading. Also, be sure to check with your local or provincial government regarding title transfers for snowmobile sales.
What to Expect When It Comes Time to Trade In Your Snowmobile
If you’ve decided to trade in your snowmobile, rather than sell it, there are a few things you’ll want to know about the process. It’s fairly easy and straightforward, but understanding your options before you proceed can help you get onto a new sled without issue or unnecessary delays.
What Types of Vehicles Can You Trade In
You might be surprised to know that you don’t have to trade a snowmobile for another snowmobile. In fact, there are many different types of powersports vehicles that you can put up for trade for a brand-new sled. Many dealers will take watercraft, trailers, ATVs, SxSs and more. Here are a few of your options:
How to Submit a Trade-In Request—Know Your Sled's Value
Once you’ve decided on the vehicle or vehicles you want to trade in, it’s quite simple to find out what you could receive in return for your trade-in. Fill out a request online using the link below to get a free estimate. Your information will be submitted to a local dealer to finalize all of the details and make the trade. Actual trade-in value offer is determined by your local authorized dealer.
