How to Sell Your Car in Westmont, IL
At McGrath Lexus of Westmont, we know that selling a vehicle can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Whether you're upgrading to something new, downsizing, or simply ready to part ways with your current ride, selling your car directly to us is one of the fastest, most hassle-free options available. No private listings. No strangers showing up at your home. No waiting. Here's exactly how the process works.
Get a Quote
It all starts with a valuation. You can either visit us in person at our location in Westmont or use our online appraisal tool to give us some basic details about your vehicle, which includes the make, model, year, mileage, and condition. Be as accurate as possible when describing any damage, mechanical issues, or modifications, since this helps us give you the most realistic number upfront. We use current market data to ensure our offers are competitive and fair.
Bring Your Vehicle In
Once you have a preliminary quote, we'll invite you to bring the car in for a physical inspection. One of our trained appraisers will take a closer look — checking the exterior, interior, under the hood, and running a vehicle history report. This usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes. We encourage you to bring the car freshly washed as a clean vehicle always makes the best impression and ensures our appraiser can evaluate it accurately.
Review Your Offer
After the inspection, we'll present you with a firm, written offer. This offer is typically valid for a set number of days, giving you time to think it over while out at Ty Warner Park and compare it against other options. There's absolutely no pressure to accept on the spot. Our goal is to make sure you feel confident in your decision.
Gather Your Documents
If you decide to move forward, you'll need a few key documents to complete the sale, including the vehicle title, a valid government-issued photo ID, and your vehicle registration. If there's still an outstanding loan on the car, don't worry — we handle that regularly and can work directly with your lender to pay off the remaining balance. Any amount above what you owe goes straight to you.
Get Paid
Once all paperwork is signed and verified, you'll receive payment, typically by check or electronic transfer, the same day. The entire process, from walking through our doors to leaving with payment in hand, can often be completed in under two hours.
Why Sell to a Dealership?
Selling privately might seem like it could net you more money, but factor in the time, advertising costs, safety concerns, and the back-and-forth of negotiations, and a dealership sale often comes out ahead. We offer a streamlined, secure experience backed by professionals who do this every day. Ready to see what your car is worth? Stop by before heading to Lake Harriet Park or start your online appraisal today — we'd love to make you an offer.
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Testimonials
Everyone was helpful, friendly, and professional
“ Everyone was helpful, friendly, and professional throughout the entire process. They took the time to work with me on a deal that fit my budget and helped me find an RX 350h that perfectly suited my needs. The buying experience was smooth and stress free, and I truly appreciated their patience and willingness to answer all of my questions. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a new Lexus. ”
Not my first car buying experiennce but it sure was the
“ Not my first car buying experiennce but it sure was the best one so far ”
McGrath Lexus has demonstrated to me for the past 30
“ McGrath Lexus has demonstrated to me for the past 30 years that they are an awesome dealership to do business with. ”
I had the pleasure of meeting salesperson K.
“ I had the pleasure of meeting salesperson K. Teter. She has shown the highest level of professionalism, patience and knowledge. Everyone was friendly and courteous. Thank you! ”
Team was attentive,courteous, provided clear
“ Team was attentive,courteous, provided clear communication through the sales process. Immediate follow up after the sale from sales rep, tech support and customer support teams. I am amazed with the experience this far. Will definitely refer my friends to the Westmont dealer. ”
Kaytlin was a pleasure to work with, not the usual pushy
“ Kaytlin was a pleasure to work with, not the usual pushy sales person. She knew the car we wanted and got us a reasonable trade deal ”
I’ve purchased vehicles from this dealership in the past.
“ I’ve purchased vehicles from this dealership in the past. Met my expectations. Didn’t disappoint. ”
My experience with Joe Scala was wonderful.
“ My experience with Joe Scala was wonderful. The staff members at the dealership were very efficient. The transaction with Aldo was painless! ”
Was the easiest car buying experience I've ever had.
“ Was the easiest car buying experience I've ever had. My salesman Ben I think knows more about the Lexus vehicles than the engineers that built them. The finance department worked effortlessly for me. Omar was also a great help. But Ronnie another sales rep really went above and beyond to assist in the process. Thanks Ronnie, I can't thank you enough. ”
Excellent experience buying my new TX.
“ Excellent experience buying my new TX. Very professional and nice saleswoman. Easy process for payment and we got a good deal. Dealership is very nice and clean. ”
Super smooth experience & exceptional service.
“ Super smooth experience & exceptional service. Lalo H. is so great! Definitely recommend the Westmont dealership. ”
Great people all the way through the purchase process.
“ Great people all the way through the purchase process. Tutorial on tech features was very helpful. The facility is top notch,comfortable lounge area and nice cafe. ”
The customer service was great, especially Jason Ellison.
“ The customer service was great, especially Jason Ellison. He made our purchase quick, streamlined and understandable. ”
We worked with Rita at McGrath and she was awesome.
“ We worked with Rita at McGrath and she was awesome. She took the time to go through everything with us. She found the perfect vehicle for us and we are very happy. ”
This dealership is top notch.
“ This dealership is top notch. You can’t ask for better people to work with on a sale. ”
Great selection of vehicles and kaytlin was great to
“ Great selection of vehicles and kaytlin was great to work with. The experience was good ”
I had a great experience at McGrath Lexus.
“ I had a great experience at McGrath Lexus. They were easy and pleasant to work with and Casey made the experience so easy! Highly recommend McGrath Lexus to anyone looking for a car. ”
We really appreciate Tiffany and also Hani as well as the
“ We really appreciate Tiffany and also Hani as well as the team for assisting us with the process and lease of my new car. Great experience and truly so excited to be in the road with it and have this dealership as the place to come to for what we needed! ”
I had such a great experience at McGrath Lexus of
“ I had such a great experience at McGrath Lexus of Westmont. Casey is the best!!! ”
Great dealer to buy a vehicle from terrific customer
“ Great dealer to buy a vehicle from terrific customer service would purchase a vehicle from them again in the future ”
Excellent service, thoughtful deliberation of our needs,
“ Excellent service, thoughtful deliberation of our needs, negotiated trade in value with professionalism, helped us find the vehicle we wanted with diligence. Ben Swan was detailed, professional, kind, and thoughtful. ”
The dealership is elegant, the staff is friendly, they
“ The dealership is elegant, the staff is friendly, they follow up closely for any issues or questions, they are methodical in their work. Closing the desl was straightforward. I left the place with all the psperwork complete and license plate on the car. Pleasant to deal with. ”
“ I had a great experience this weekend buying a car with Casey. She made the process so simple and i felt no pressure throughout the whole experience. In Casey's office she has a wall full of notes from customers so you can tell she is a loved and trusted resource by all the customers she works with. Linda in the finance department was also wonderful to work with, explaining everything and no pressure from her as well to add on a warranty, etc. As a woman, buying a car can be a nerve-wrecking experience and Casey and Linda both made the process so easy. Highly recommend working with the two of them! ”
They really helped me a lot with this deal, and I am
“ They really helped me a lot with this deal, and I am really very happy. ”
I am new to Lexux and Joe let me test drive various
“ I am new to Lexux and Joe let me test drive various models so I could decide what I was interested in. I’ll see you got me through the process very quickly. Once I decided on a used RX. ”
“ I had an incredible experience at the Westmont Lexus dealership purchasing my new RZ! This was my first time purchasing a car without my dad cosigning with me, so the cozy seating area by the koi pond and the very friendly vibe of the place really helped me feel calm while making such a large purchase. My saleswoman, Casey, was absolutely amazing too! Her energy matched my energy and she felt like a long time friend helping me through this process. She's even checked in on me a few times since purchasing the car too, so you really become a part of the Lexus family when you buy a new car. The financing process was incredibly smooth as well. The team goes through all the new features in the car with you, and they were incredibly patient with me as I asked a million questions about all the small things. My favorite little detail that make this dealer extra special is the giant bow they put on your car so you really feel like your buying yourself the best new present! 10/10 would recommend McGrath Lexus of Westmont! ”
“ I just purchased my first Lexus at McGrath Westmont. I have to say it was such an easy experience with having Casey as my sales associate. What an amazing person. She truly made me feel like family and walked me through the whole process. I never felt pressured or worse, like I was wasting her time. Bret and Bryan were also great. I would highly recommend McGrath, and ask for Casey! ”
Alisa is the greatest.
“ Alisa is the greatest. Not your traditional car salesperson. She always has the clients best interest in mind. Highly recommend her and this dealership. They are all a class act. ”
Omar was very pleasant, he treated me with respect.
“ Omar was very pleasant, he treated me with respect. He made me understand the car. ”
The dealership was welcoming from the moment we walked
“ The dealership was welcoming from the moment we walked in, were very efficient and fast with the process of purchasing a vehicle ”
My car looked great, it was ready to go and the salesman
“ My car looked great, it was ready to go and the salesman Mark Malak was great, very knowledgeable and prepared. The philly cheesesteak in the Cafe was great!! McGrath was honestly the best car dealer experience I've ever had, and I've bought from 4 other Lexus dealerships in the area! Thank you McGrath!! ”
The experience with Rita Barkstrom, and McGrath Lexus of
“ The experience with Rita Barkstrom, and McGrath Lexus of westmont, couldn't have been any better. ”
I was greeted promptly and immediately shown a few of the
“ I was greeted promptly and immediately shown a few of the cars I was interested in. I drove the car I preferred and deal was made quickly. The delivery was quick and efficient. This is my 3rd time buying from McGrath and I have been pleased each time! ”
Great customer service.
“ Great customer service. I knew I could trust them since the beginning. They made sure we were satisfied with the whole process. ”
Paul was great at getting me exactly what I wanted and he
“ Paul was great at getting me exactly what I wanted and he got me financed! ”
Excellent customer service and ease of sales and
“ Excellent customer service and ease of sales and confirmation process. Joe and credit department were customer friendly ”
I worked with Marian (sales) and Bryan (finance) and the
“ I worked with Marian (sales) and Bryan (finance) and the whole process was smooth and drama-free. Marian was able to find the exact car I was looking for – SO grateful for her diligence. This car purchase was a huge decision and the whole buying process felt calm and as straightforward as possible. The dealership itself feels peaceful and well-appointed and well-run. Glad I ended up with Lexus of Westmont. ”
We had a great experience!
“ We had a great experience! Kaytlin was fantastic to work with and made the whole experience easy and so pleasant. So appreciate all of her hard work! ”
This dealership and the people in it is very special.
“ This dealership and the people in it is very special. I grew up with the car business and I have never seen such a professional, personable, attentive and fair dealership from service to sales to financing. Special thank you to my sales person Casey business manager Aldo and service agent Eric. I recommend this place with complete enthusiasm. ”
Always very accommodating and ready to solve my problems
“ Always very accommodating and ready to solve my problems and answer any questions. They make you feel very comfortable. ”
The entire team Mike,Casey Bryant Ben The cook it was
“ The entire team Mike,Casey Bryant Ben The cook it was the most amazing experience I ever encountered when buying a car Mike was awesome and Casey was phenomenal I will recommend this dealership to my entire congregation and all my friends in count court system thank you for this amazing customer service ”
I have bought many cars over the years and McGrath Lexus
“ I have bought many cars over the years and McGrath Lexus is a cut above any other dealer I've ever dealt with. The courtesy, the professionalism, the lack of pressure are evident in every encounter. ”
Process was good!
“ Process was good! Hassle free! I do love my car! Than you Kaytlin!! I appreciate it! ”
The salesman Jason Sanchez and the business manager,
“ The salesman Jason Sanchez and the business manager, Linda Serpico made the deal a very straightforward and seamless process. However the General sales manager Justin Storandt was a pretty useless part of the whole interaction. But hey, it’s his job to try and squeeze a few extra hundred dollars out of someone even though it was a fair deal for both parties. ”
They made it pretty easy!
“ They made it pretty easy! I already knew which car I was looking at. They had it up front and ready to test drive. The whole process was simple and didn’t take hours like I’ve had with other places. Everyone was friendly and they had a pretty cool lobby area with a waterfall wall and koi fish ”
“ Overall, a great experience. Jason was awesome to work with. He made the process smooth from start to finish! ”