In order to trade in your car, you must have the title ready and available for the dealership. Unless there’s a lienholder involved, dealers won’t accept a trade-in unless they can see the title with your name on it.

You can sometimes trade in a vehicle if you’re behind on your loan payments – but it may depend on how far behind you are.

If you've been driving a vehicle that isn't in your name, it's a little harder to trade in than normal, but you can still do it. Here's what you need to know about trading in a car that's not in your name, and how to get started.

For many borrowers, trading in their car instead of selling it themselves is worth it in convenience alone. It can be a hassle to sell your own vehicle, but trading in can be a quick and easy to upgrade your ride.

Trade-ins are worth a lot right now, due to the shortage of new cars, so now may be the right time to get into something newer. We cover the trade-in process, tips on preparing your vehicle for appraisal, and advice on how to haggle with a dealer.

Trade-in equity can help you meet the down payment requirement of an auto lender, and down payments are typically required when you have less than ideal credit.

Push, pull and drag events tend to pop up when dealership stock is running low. If you need to trade in a vehicle that's seen better days, now might be a good time. Most dealerships don't often accept non-running trades, so if you see advertising for a push, pull, drag event, act fast if you have a clunker you want cash for.

Dealers can handle the paperwork that involves trading in a car with a loan on it. However, whether or not you can get a large enough offer to officially sell the car is another deal.

Used car values have been rising since last year, and it could benefit many bad credit borrowers with a trade-in.

Trading in a car at a dealership for the first time can be a little intimidating. We're here to offer some tips and terminology to get you more familiar with the process.