The trade-in process looks simple: drop your car, take the keys to the new one. But the valuation math behind it is deeper than most expect.
6 main variables
1. Brand + model + year (base price) 2. Mileage (non-linear — 100,000 km is a critical threshold) 3. Service history (authorised service +8%, no record -12%) 4. Paint + body condition (unsprayed + original: +5%) 5. Fuel + transmission type (diesel SUV premium in TRNC) 6. Colour (black/white +3%, unusual colours -5%)
TRNC market conditions
The TRNC premium pre-owned market sits 8-12% below EU valuations because importation costs are higher.
What documents to prepare
- Registration
- Service records (PDF if possible)
- Insurance policy (no-claims discount where applicable)
- Keys (no spare = -£200)
Why online calculators mislead
Most online tools use Turkey or EU data. TRNC is a separate market — at Nicosia Motors we use the last 60 days of local sales as reference.
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To get a 24-hour valuation of your car, fill in the trade-in form. For a physical inspection, expect 45 minutes in the showroom.
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