You might need an automatic transmission as your daily travel has increased recently and driving a manual can be taxing. Or, your family now needs ample room, or you wish to switch to a new car after years of driving your old car. Regardless of the reason, when you upgrade, you face two challenges: how to sell the old car, and how to pay for the new one.
At Spinny, we can help with both. You can get your old car evaluated, complete the sale with our support and explore financing for your next Spinny car through our lending partners.
By selling your vehicle, you can get money that can be put toward buying a new one, which will reduce the amount you need to borrow. Here’s what you need to do to make it happen, step by step.
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Start with What Your Old Car Can Contribute
Before setting a budget for your next car, find out what your current one could sell for. Our online valuation gives you an initial estimate, while a physical evaluation determines the final offer.
After determining what the sale proceeds will be, you will know how much you can spend on your next buy. Using the money from the sale as a deposit can lower the amount of money you borrow, and hence the EMI charged to service the loan.
If your current car has an outstanding loan, account for its settlement first. Plan around the net amount available to you after loan closure and any applicable deductions.
For instance, a contribution of ₹3 lakh for an ₹8 lakh car leaves ₹5 lakh yet to be financed. Getting that balance financed depends on the lender’s decision. Also, keep some contingency money for the payment of fees, insurance and operating expenses.
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How to Sell Your Old Car with Spinny
Step 1: Share Your Car’s Details
Start with the Sell Car section on the Spinny website or app. Enter your registration number or the requested vehicle details, such as the make, model, year, variant and kilometres driven.
Always provide the most precise information so that the primary estimate corresponds to your vehicle as accurately as possible. It offers you a base for your further preparations for the upgrade.
Step 2: Book a Free Evaluation
Schedule a free evaluation at your doorstep or a Spinny hub, choosing an available date and time that works for you.
Our evaluator examines the condition of your vehicle, checking its mechanics, as well as both exterior and interior condition. Have the documents relating to the auto and any repair history available for verification.
You get a professional assessment without having to arrange meetings with several prospective buyers yourself.
Step 3: Review the Final Offer
After evaluation, we share a final purchase offer based on the car’s condition and relevant market factors.
Review the estimate carefully before accepting it in order to make sure that you will receive the net amount you are entitled to from it, and whether you will need to pay off any loan first. Knowing this allows you to decide on a proper down payment for your next car.
Step 4: Complete the Paperwork and Receive Payment
If you accept the offer, our team guides you through the sale documentation and payment arrangements.
Payment options include bank transfer via IMPS, RTGS or NEFT, demand draft, as well as cheque payment. Payments are processed within 48 hours, depending on which option you choose. There are no cash payments to sellers.
For bank-transfer transactions, payment is transferred before we pick up the car. Confirm the payment and handover arrangements with our team when finalising the sale.
Step 5: Hand Over the Car and Get RC Transfer Support
At the time of handover, you should hand over the required original documents, keys and accessories while keeping the records of your sale and delivery.
We handle the Registration Certificate, or RC, transfer process. Completion depends on the relevant RTO procedures, and our team will tell you if your participation is required.
Our Seller Protection Policy provides coverage for certain specified problems which might arise during the sale, with respect to the title transfer and within the limits of the policy terms.
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How to Finance Your Next Car with Spinny
With your sale proceeds in view, you can work out the next purchase. We help you explore loans through our finance partners, with final approval decided by the lender.
Step 1: Choose Your Next Car
Look through the selection of vehicles on Spinny and pick those that meet your needs and financial constraints. Consider factors you want to improve upon, such as better driving in the city, more space for passengers, a bigger trunk, or choosing a different type of fuel.
Book a test drive before deciding. Share your upgrade plans with our team so we can discuss the sale, purchase and financing requirements together.
Step 2: Check Your Loan Eligibility
Check your eligibility online to see the types of financing that may be possible for you. Please be assured that your initial checks do not affect your credit score.
Eligibility considers factors such as income, credit score, past credit and banking history, and residence ownership status. The lender also assesses the application before making its final decision.
Selling your car to Spinny will enable you to get money for your purchase. Loan eligibility is checked online separately.
Step 3: Decide Your Down Payment and Repayment Period
Choose how much of your sale proceeds you want to contribute. You can add savings if that suits your budget, while retaining money for other needs.
It is important to know and compare the repayment years you can select for your preferred car. With a longer term, the monthly zero per cent financing car payment would be lower, but interest paid would rise as a consequence. With a shorter time, the payments would be larger, yet the interest paid would not be that significant.
Our used car loan EMI calculator helps you compare loan amounts and tenures. Look at the total repayment alongside the EMI, and use the rate offered for your application when available.
Step 4: Upload Your Documents
Commonly requested loan documents include:
- PAN card and Aadhaar card
- Address proof
- Six months of bank statements
- Income proof, such as salary slips or income tax returns
Documents can be uploaded via the internet. Specifications differ from one applicant or lender to another; thus, a request for more information can be made during the verification process.
Keep the documents clear and consistent with your application details to help avoid unnecessary delays.
Step 5: Review the Offer and Complete Your Purchase
Make sure to read through the approved loan amount, the loan interest rate, the EMI amount, as well as the processing fees and conditions for making an early repayment prior to signing.
Once the lender approves the application, complete the agreement and disbursal formalities. Our team can then help you finish the purchase and arrange delivery.
You should confirm the time frame for the handover of your old vehicle for sale if you depend on it for your travels. Payment for sale, loan approval and delivery processes have their own criteria.
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Make Your Upgrade Work for Your Budget
A useful upgrade starts with clear numbers: what you’ll receive from the old car, what you’ll contribute towards the next one and what you can comfortably repay each month.
With Spinny, we ensure you go through all necessary stages of valuation, assessment, sale paperwork and financing with our support all the way through. Start with the valuation of the car being sold in order to see how to move toward your next car.
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FAQs About Selling Your Car and Financing Your Next Purchase
Q. Can I use the money from selling my car as a down payment?
Yes. You can put the net proceeds from your old car towards your next Spinny purchase. Confirm the final sale amount and any existing loan settlement before deciding your contribution.
Q. Can I sell my car to Spinny if it still has a loan?
Yes. Our team can coordinate with your bank to help settle the outstanding loan. The remaining sale amount is payable to you after settlement and applicable adjustments.
Q. Is Spinny’s online valuation the final selling price?
No. The online valuation is an estimate based on the details provided. Your final offer follows a physical evaluation of the car’s condition and consideration of relevant market factors.
Q. What documents should I keep ready to sell my car?
Keep your original RC, insurance documents, valid PUC where applicable, PAN and identity/address proof ready. Loan-related documents may also be needed. Our team will confirm the complete requirements for your sale.
Q. Does Spinny handle the RC transfer after the sale?
Yes. We handle the RC transfer process and guide you if additional documents or participation are required. The completion timeline depends on the RTO and other transfer requirements.
Q. Does selling my car to Spinny guarantee loan approval?
No. Your next car loan is assessed separately by the finance partner. Approval depends on your financial profile, the selected vehicle and the lender’s eligibility criteria.
Q. Can Spinny arrange financing for the full price of my next car?
Eligible buyers may receive financing for up to 100% of the car’s price. The approved amount depends on the finance partner, your credit profile, the chosen car and other lending criteria.
Q. Can self-employed buyers apply for financing through Spinny?
Yes, subject to the lender’s requirements. Self-employed applicants may need income tax returns, bank statements and additional financial documents to establish their income and repayment capacity.
