Trade new Cadillac units dealer to dealer

How do Cadillac dealers trade new units with each other? A Cadillac dealer lists a unit or searches for an exact build on Locates.io, and the other store stays anonymous until both have signed. Locates.io sets the terms and runs paperwork, money and freight. Selling is free; the buyer pays $199 per unit, one time.

Why do Cadillac dealers trade units with each other?

Luxury units carry a larger amount financed, so each day on the lot costs more than it does on a lower-priced unit. At the same time, luxury buyers are specific about color, interior and package, so a store is often one build away from a sale it cannot make from its own stock.

Both problems point at the same fix: a fast, private way to move a unit to a store that wants it. Our floor-plan field guide covers the math.

What does it cost compared with a locator?

Established locators typically charge about $500 a car or more. On Locates.io selling is free, and the buyer pays $199 per unit, one time, only when a trade happens. There is no monthly fee. Freight is separate: an estimate range first, then locked at terms at the carrier's quote per unit plus $75. The full breakdown is on the pricing page, and a comparison is in how much a vehicle locator costs.

How does a Cadillac trade work on Locates.io?

List, match, agree, sign, then deliver and settle. Each step is described on how it works.

• Listings show vehicle attributes, a freight region and a distance band.
• Each dealer sees its own itemized numbers before signing.
• Both dealers sign the same version, in either order.
• Names and VINs are released only in the signed agreement.

When does a Cadillac trade make sense?

• A unit has passed its target turn and the carrying cost is climbing.
• A customer wants an exact build that is not in your allocation.
• An EV is aging because the local market is slow to adopt.
• You want to move a unit without telling nearby stores you are stuck. See pricing an aged EV for how to set the number.

Which other GM brands can I trade?

The same process applies to Chevrolet, GMC and Buick units.

FAQ

Is the $199 fee per trade or per month?

Per unit, one time, paid by the buyer when a trade happens. Selling is free. There is no monthly fee.

Can I see who is buying my Cadillac before I agree?

No. Neither dealer sees the other's name, address, dealer code or VIN until both have signed. You see the itemized price, freight charge and fee from terms, before you sign.

How is freight handled?

You see an estimate range first. At terms the charge locks at the carrier's quote per unit plus $75, and it never changes after that. Locates.io books the carrier, and delivery runs door to door.

Can I upload photos of the unit?

Listings carry no photos. Condition photos are taken at freight pickup and delivery and are visible only to the two parties after signing.