Why AutoDirect Trade-In?
In Sri Lanka, most trade-in options require you to exchange your vehicle immediately, limiting flexibility. With AutoDirect, you can unlock value upfront and still keep your car while selling it on your own terms.
A Smarter Way to Upgrade Your Car
No more waiting for the perfect buyer. Use your car as a financial tool. 0% service fee.
- Access 70% of your car’s value immediately
Get your car valued the same day, and receive upfront funds to use 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
Upgrade your car with more flexibility by unlocking your current vehicle’s value upfront while choosing how and when you want to sell it.
- Step 1 → Get your car valued within the same dayHave your current vehicle assessed based on its market value and condition on the same day.
- Step 2 → Receive up to 70% of its value upfrontOnce 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 carMove into your new vehicle right away without delays.
- Step 5 → Sell your existing car in your own timeContinue using or listing your current car while handling inquiries at your own pace.
Sell Your Car at Ease
AutoDirect Flexible Selling
With AutoDirect, you’re not locked into one way of selling your car. You can choose the option that best fits your timeline, comfort level, and upgrade plans
| Independent Sales | Professional Showroom Display |
|---|---|
Keep your car with you while advertising privately, handling inquiries, and negotiating the price on your own terms and timeline. | Display your car at AutoDirect’s Colombo showroom, where buyers can view it in a professional setting managed by experienced staff.` |
Trade-In vs Selling Your Car First
See how AutoDirect’s flexible trade-in model compares to the traditional process of selling your car before upgrading.
| Sell Your Car First | AutoDirect Trade-In |
|---|---|
Wait months to upgrade | Upgrade immediately |
No access to funds | Unlock up to 70% upfront |
Pressure to sell quickly | Sell at your own pace |
Risk of using the sale money elsewhere before upgrading | Secure funds directly towards your next vehicle |
Turn Your Car into Your Next Upgrade
See how much your car is worth and how it can reduce your next car payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
