New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 26, 1927, Page 9

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1927. "9 —_—_————— You have asked these questions: 1 “What is my present car worth Answer: Your present car has only one funda- in trade?” '~ mental basis of value: that is what the dealer who : accepts it in trade can get for it in the used car market. | 2 “Why should dealers in different Answer: Your present car has seémingly different makes of cars offer me allow- values because competitive dealers are bidding to sell ances that differ materially?” _ youa new car. ' 3 “Is it true that the largest allow- Answer: The largest allowance is not necessarily ance offered means the best the best deal for you. Sometimes it is; sometimes it deal for me?” s not. An excessive allowance may mean that you are paying an excessive price for the new car in comparison with 1ts real value. When you trade in your present car for a new car, remember that after all you are making a purchase, not a sale. Y ou are simply applying your present car as a credit against the new car’s purchase price. The real measure of the transaction is how much new car value you get for your present car, plus the balance that you pay in cash. So first judge the merits of the new car in comparison with its price, including all delivery and finance charges. Then weigh any difference in allowance offered on your present car. GENERAL MOTORS “4 car for every purse and purpose” CHEVROLET - PONTIAC - OLDSMOBILE - OAKLAND - BUICK LASALLE - CADILLAC - GENERAL MOTORS TRUCKS - YELLOW CABS AND COACHES FRIGIDAIRE—The electric refrigerator