---
id: faq-0037
title: "Can I trade in a vehicle that's been in an accident?"
category: faq
subtopic: trade-in
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://www.castlecdjrchesterton.com"
tags: ["trade-in", "accident", "condition"]
questions:
  - "Will you take a trade-in that's been in an accident?"
  - "Does accident history lower my trade-in value?"
  - "Can I trade in a vehicle with damage history?"
related: [trade-in-appraisal, trade-in-condition]
dealer: Castle CDJR of Chesterton
---

Yes, Castle CDJR of Chesterton will appraise vehicles with accident history. The key is being upfront about it during your appraisal. We'll factor the accident into our evaluation-the extent of damage, repairs done, and how it affects the vehicle's reliability and longevity all matter.

A vehicle with a well-documented repair history may appraise higher than one where the damage was never fixed or hidden. Transparency helps us give you a fair value. Our service team is experienced assessing collision damage and repair quality, so we understand the real impact on your car's worth. Bring your repair documentation if you have it. Call (219) 250-9487 or visit 701 E Porter Ave to discuss your vehicle's history-we're here to work with you and find a fair trade-in value.