Quick Answer
The Autodirect Trade-In Programme lets you unlock up to 70% of your car's value upfront and move into your next vehicle straight away, instead of waiting to sell first. Get your car valued the same day, put the funds towards your next purchase, and sell your current car in your own time. Valuations and amounts are indicative and confirmed after assessment, subject to approval and terms.
In Sri Lanka, most trade-in options require you to hand over your vehicle immediately, which limits your flexibility. Autodirect Pvt Ltd works differently: you unlock value upfront and can keep your car while you sell it on your own terms.
Why trade in with Autodirect?
Direct Answer
Autodirect Pvt Ltd lets you unlock your car's value upfront and keep driving it while you sell on your own terms, rather than forcing an immediate exchange. You upgrade now and sell later, without the usual wait for the right buyer.
A smarter way to upgrade your car
The programme is built around three advantages, with no service fee on the trade-in:
- Access up to 70% of your car's value immediately. Get your car valued the same day and receive upfront funds to put towards your next purchase.
- Move into your next vehicle without delay. Upgrade to your new car right away instead of waiting months for a sale.
- Sell your current car later, on your own terms. Take your time to find the right buyer and price, without pressure.
How the Autodirect Trade-In Programme works
From valuation to driving away, the programme runs in five steps:
- Step 1 - Get your car valued the same day. Have your vehicle assessed on its market value and condition, the same day.
- Step 2 - Receive up to 70% of its value upfront. Once valued, you can access a portion of your car's worth immediately.
- Step 3 - Pick your next vehicle. Apply the unlocked value directly towards your next vehicle purchase.
- Step 4 - Drive away in your new car. Move into your new vehicle right away, without delays.
- Step 5 - Sell your existing car in your own time. Keep using or listing your current car while you handle enquiries at your own pace.
Flexible ways to sell your car
Direct Answer
With Autodirect Pvt Ltd you are not locked into one way of selling your car. Choose the option that best fits your timeline, comfort level and upgrade plans.
| Option | What it means |
|---|---|
| Independent sales | Keep your car with you while you advertise privately, handle enquiries and negotiate the price on your own terms and timeline. |
| Professional showroom display | Display your car at Autodirect's Colombo showroom, where buyers view it in a professional setting managed by experienced staff. |
Trade-in vs selling your car first
Direct Answer
See how Autodirect's flexible trade-in model compares with the traditional process of selling your car before you upgrade.
| What matters | Sell your car first | Autodirect Trade-In |
|---|---|---|
| Time to upgrade | Wait months to upgrade | Upgrade immediately |
| Access to funds | No access to funds | Unlock up to 70% upfront |
| Selling pressure | Pressure to sell quickly | Sell at your own pace |
| Your funds | Risk of spending the sale money before upgrading | Funds secured towards your next vehicle |
How much is my car worth as a trade-in?
Direct Answer
The amount depends on your vehicle's market value, but Autodirect Pvt Ltd typically lets you access up to 70% of that value upfront, confirmed after a same-day assessment. For example, a car valued at Rs. 5 million could unlock around Rs. 3.5 million towards your next vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Get your car valued today
Find out what your car is worth and how much of its value you can unlock towards your next vehicle. Book a same-day valuation with Autodirect Pvt Ltd at 15 Park Circus, Colombo 5, or start online.
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Dilum Rathnayaka
Managing Director, Autodirect Pvt Ltd
Dilum brings over 25 years of hands-on experience across banking, vehicle financing, leasing, credit, marketing, and direct vehicle importing in Sri Lanka. As Managing Director of Autodirect Pvt Ltd, one of Sri Lanka's top 5 largest vehicle importers, he has personally overseen the import of hundreds of brand new and near-new vehicles, and has developed deep expertise in Sri Lanka's automotive import regulations, financing structures, and personal contract plans. Autodirect's direct import model removes multi-tier distribution markups, passing genuine savings to buyers.
