Value Your Trade in San Diego
Get a real number for your current vehicle, then decide what to do with it. Trade it in, or just sell it to us outright — you are not obligated to buy anything.
Family Owned
Independently owned and operated
4.6★
1,197 CARFAX-verified reviews
Se Habla Español
Bilingual sales and service team
Mile of Cars
National City Blvd location
Two Questions, Not One
Two separate questions get tangled together at trade-in time: what is my car worth, and what am I buying next. They do not have to be the same conversation.
Start online and get a value estimate for your vehicle. If you want to roll that equity into something from our lot, great. If you just want to sell the car and walk, that works too — we buy vehicles outright with no purchase required.
How It Works
1. Value It Online
Enter your vehicle details and get a starting estimate in a few minutes.
2. Bring It In
We appraise the actual vehicle. Condition, mileage, and history all factor in.
3. Get a Firm Offer
A real number you can take or leave. No obligation attached.
4. Decide
Apply it toward a purchase, or take the check and go.
What Affects Your Value
Mileage
The single biggest lever on most appraisals.
Condition
Mechanical health, cosmetics, tires, and brakes.
Service History
Documented maintenance supports a stronger number.
Market Demand
What that specific vehicle is doing in the San Diego market right now.
Loan Balance
We handle payoffs. Positive or negative equity both get sorted out.
Lease Return
Coming off a lease is its own path — we handle those too.
All Makes
Not a Ford? Does not matter. We take everything on trade.
Outright Sale
You can sell to us without buying from us.
About That Online Estimate
One thing worth being straight about: an online estimate is a starting point, not a promise. It is generated from data about your vehicle's year, mileage, and configuration — it has not seen your tires or heard your engine. The number firms up when we look at the car.
Sometimes it goes up. If the vehicle is cleaner than average or in short supply, that shows in the appraisal. Either way, you get a real offer with no pressure attached to it.
Negative Equity? Still Worth a Conversation.
Owing more than the car is worth is common and it is not automatically a dead end.
Shop What's Next
New Ford Inventory
The full current Ford lineup.
Pre-Owned Inventory
Inspected used vehicles across makes.
Certified Pre-Owned
Factory-backed warranty coverage.
Get Pre-Qualified
Know your terms before you shop.
Hours & Contact
Perry Ford of National City
2050 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
Department Hours
Sales · Mon - Fri
09:00am - 08:00pm
Service · Mon - Fri
07:00am - 06:00pm
Parts · Mon - Fri
08:00am - 06:00pm
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out what my car is worth?
Start with our online trade valuation tool for an estimate, then bring the vehicle in so we can appraise it in person and give you a firm number.
Do I have to buy a car to sell you mine?
No. Sell us your car is a standalone transaction. If you just want to sell the vehicle and walk away with a check, that is fine.
Will you take my trade if I still owe money on it?
Yes. We handle loan payoffs as part of the transaction. If you have positive equity it goes toward your next vehicle; if you are upside down, we will walk through the options with you rather than pretending the balance is not there.
Do you accept trades that are not Fords?
Yes. We take all makes and models on trade, which is part of why our pre-owned line is not Ford-only.
Is the online trade estimate the final offer?
No. The online tool gives a starting estimate based on your vehicle's details. The firm offer comes after we appraise the actual vehicle — condition, tires, service history, and current market demand all factor in.
What should I bring for an appraisal?
Your title or current loan information, registration, driver's license, and any service records you have. Both key fobs help, since a missing key reduces the number.
Do you have Spanish-speaking staff?
Yes. Our sales and finance team is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Ready When You Are
Family-owned on the Mile of Cars. Bilingual team. Straight answers.