Trade new Chevrolet units dealer to dealer
How do Chevrolet dealers trade new units with each other? On Locates.io a Chevrolet dealer lists a unit or searches for an exact build, and the other dealer never sees a name until both have signed. Locates.io sets the terms and runs the paperwork, money and freight. Selling is free; the buyer pays $199 per unit, one time.
Why do Chevrolet dealers trade units with each other?
Allocation rarely matches what a store sells. One store ends up with trucks and SUVs it cannot move while another is short the exact trim and package a customer is waiting on. A trade fixes both sides at once: the long store turns a carrying cost into cash, and the short store gets the unit without a factory wait.
The cost of waiting is real. Every day a financed unit sits on the lot adds floor-plan interest, and that adds up faster than most stores track. See the real daily cost of an aged unit for how to work out your own number.
How does a Chevrolet trade work on Locates.io?
Five steps: list, match, agree, sign, then deliver and settle. The full walk-through is on how it works. In short:
- The selling dealer lists the unit by uploading the factory invoice, importing a DMS file, or sending the desk its stock numbers.
- The buying dealer searches blind, by vehicle attributes, a distance band and an anonymous profile.
- Locates.io sets the terms with each side, and each dealer sees its own itemized numbers before signing.
- Both dealers sign the same version, in either order.
- Names and VINs are released, the unit moves at invoice, and freight runs door to door.
What does it cost to trade a Chevrolet unit?
Selling is free. The buyer pays the platform fee, $199 per unit, one time, never monthly, and only when a trade happens. Freight is separate. Before terms you see an estimate range, not a quote. At terms the charge locks at the carrier's quote per unit plus Locates.io's flat $75, and it does not move after that. More on the pricing page, and a fair-cost walk-through in what a dealer trade should cost.
Who sees what before the deal is signed?
| Before both sign | What each dealer sees |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Year, model, trim, color, options |
| Location | A freight region and a distance band, never an address |
| The other dealer | An anonymous profile, no name |
| After both sign | Names, addresses and VINs in the signed agreement |
There is no dealer-to-dealer messaging at any point. Everything goes through the Locates.io desk, which acts as the rep for both sides. Read why that matters in selling without arming the store down the street.
What other GM brands can I trade?
The same process works for GMC, Buick and Cadillac units.
FAQ
Can I list a Chevrolet unit without anyone knowing it is mine?
Yes. Listings show vehicle attributes, a freight region and a distance band. Your name, address, dealer code and VIN stay sealed until both dealers have signed.
Do I pay anything to list a Chevrolet unit?
No. Selling is free. The buyer pays the $199 per unit platform fee, and only when a trade happens.
Is the freight price a quote?
No. Freight is an estimate range until terms. At terms the charge is locked, and the buyer is never re-billed.
How does the money move on a Chevrolet trade?
The unit transfers dealer to dealer at invoice, by floor-plan swap or check. Whatever is owed above invoice runs through Locates.io, and no payout is recorded before the incoming funds arrive.