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Ready to swap out your current vehicle and refresh your ride? Trade in and trade up today at Santee Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM! As locals’ trusted car dealership in Manning, we are proud to serve customers in Florence, SC, Lake City, SC and Sumter, SC! more Committed to providing the very best used car selection, we are always looking to buy pre-owned vehicles – any make, model or condition. Help us stock our lot and trade in today! Here’s what you need to know about getting the most for your trade: A Clean Car Makes a Good First Impression Because nothing replaces a first impression, it’s important to make sure your car appears clean and in great condition. Stage your vehicle as if it were brand new, performing a thorough cleaning inside and out. Be sure to do the following before your car’s valuation at Santee Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM: Vacuum the interior. Wipe down/recondition all inside surfaces. Make sure everything works properly, such as air conditioning, headlights, etc. Wash the exterior with a high-quality car soap. Give the wheels a good scrub. Use an auto glass cleaner to remove streaks and residue from windows. Consider scratch and dent removal services, if necessary. Remember that a clean vehicle means less work for our Service Center – and more money in your pocket! Show Proof of Regular Vehicle Maintenance Now that your used vehicle looks its best, it’s time to prove that you have stayed up to date with necessary maintenance. Records from routine service appointments help increase your used car’s trade-in value, so be sure to bring evidence of the following: Routine maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations, etc.) Repairs (dent/scratch removal, etc.) Parts purchased (new tires, new battery, etc.) Determine Your Car’s Value The next step involves some research to assess how much your used car is worth. Armed with this knowledge, you will be in a better position to negotiate on price. There are plenty of easy-to-use pricing guides online, such as Kelley Blue Book, Edmunds and NerdWallet. Simply enter the following to determine a reasonable price for your ride: Make & model Year Mileage Condition Zip code Note: If purchasing from an individual instead of a dealership, we recommend that car buyers use the Kelley Blue Book Private Party Value. Do Your Research for the Best Deal Not every car dealership in Manning provides the kind of honest service you’ll find at Santee Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM. Other dealers may offer an unfair car price, one that is far outside Kelley Blue Book trade-in market range. That’s why you should never settle for the first deal you are offered! While online pricing tools are convenient, a physical inspection is still the best way to get an accurate car trade-in value. Bring the following to your appraisal: Vehicle’s title Current vehicle registration Auto loan payoff and account info (if you have a current loan) All vehicle keys Your driver’s license Trade In Your Used Car Today in Manning! Now that you’ve done all you can to maximize your used car’s value, it’s time to trade! Get an appraisal quote here at Santee Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, your trusted Manning dealership, serving the Florence, Lake City and Sumter areas! Or use our handy online trade-in appraisal tool. Our team will not only offer top dollar for your used car, but help you save on a new one! Check out our huge selection of cars, trucks and SUVs, like the new, third-row 2021 Grand Cherokee L – in stock now at your Jeep dealership in Manning! Come see us today for a test drive!

As versatile as SUVs may be for transporting your family and a lot of gear, a minivan is hard to beat. And the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica top of the class of minivans, with the most awards for the third consecutive year. more While the Pacifica is available in four trim levels — Touring, Touring L, Touring L Plus, and Limited — Chrysler is offering all but the Touring model in the 35th anniversary limited editions, with unique badging and interior. Here are some of the features that distinguish the Pacifica as the best choice of a minivan. Exterior Styling The Pacifica might be a practical family hauler, but it's also a great looking car. From the aggressive front-end, through the sleek lines of the profile, to the stylish rear, it has a dominant road presence. Access to the rear seats is easy with the convenient power sliding side doors, and the standard power liftgate make stowing cargo a breeze. The Touring has distinctive daytime running lights (DRL), fog lamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, remote-activated perimeter lamps, and heated power mirrors. The Touring L adds a color-keyed grille, while the Limited trim features a chrome-trimmed grille, LED fog lamps and DRL, 18-inch wheels, mirrors with turn signals, and a dual-pane sunroof. Spacious Interior With the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica's standard seating for seven people and the option of eight seats, you don't have to leave anyone behind. In the car's upscale contemporary cabin, you have up to 243 seating configurations for any combination of passengers and cargo. The second and third row class-exclusive Stow ‘n Go seats fold into the floor to create a flat storage area. With these rows folded, you have a huge 140.5 cubic feet of cargo space. When the seats aren't stowed, the floor bins can be used for extra storage. Getting in and out of the third row is easier with the available class-exclusive Easy Tilt second-row seats. Kids can be messy, but with the available integrated vacuum cleaner, cleaning up after their mess in this car is simple. Power and Performance Under the hood of this latest Pacifica is a smooth and powerful 3.6-liter V-6 engine that delivers 287 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque to the front wheels via the nine-speed automatic transmission. You'll get up to 19 mpg for city driving and an impressive 28 mpg on the highway. With the tow package, the Pacifica has a best-in-class maximum towing capacity of 3,600 pounds. Driver Assist Technology To keep your family safe on the road, the Pacifica sports standard driver assistance features such as four-wheel automatic brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, blind spot monitor, rear parking sensors, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The Limited trim adds an automatic dimming driver's side mirror. The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica's Advanced SafetyTec package includes adaptive cruise control, frontal collision warning, lane departure alert, front parking sensors, an automatic parallel and perpendicular parking system, a surround view camera system, and automatic high beams. To see why the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica is the perfect minivan for carrying your family in comfort and safety, head over to Santee Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for a closer look.

The Jeep Wrangler is unbeatable when it comes to off-road performance and capabilities. This SUV has everything you need to tackle any kind of ride and almost any terrain. The 2019 model has a few updates, including the addition of some advanced safety features. Discover the rugged durability of the Jeep Wrangler. more The Engine The engine for all of the Wrangler models is a 3.6-liter V-6 with 285 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission comes standard, and Jeep offers an optional eight-speed automatic. There is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder available with a mild hybrid system, which gets an eight-speed automatic transmission. When equipped, the two-door Wrangler models can tow up to 2.000 pounds, and the four-door body-styles can tow up to 3,500 pounds. The Four-Wheel Drive Systems Depending on the model, there are three different all-wheel drive systems to choose from. The Selec-Trac system will automatically shift from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive when the conditions demand it. The system will send torque to the wheels that need it and provide continuous traction. The Command-Trac system lets you decide when you need four-wheel drive. You engage it on-the-fly, and it even has a low-range system for rock crawling and towing. The Roc-Trac System comes standard on the Rubicon and offers the strongest grip available. The off-road transfer case and low gear ratio provides more control and torque to make tackling any terrain a breeze. Underbody Protection All the Wranglers come with fortified underbody skid plates to protect all the essential components. Constructed from heavy-gauge steel, these will protect the fuel tank and the transfer case. A skid bar is also standard and will protect the transmission oil pan. Exterior Features Depending on the trim level, the 2019 Wrangler has 17-inch or 18-inch wheels. All models come with a front windshield that folds down to give you a better view of the terrain ahead. The updated design is easier than ever to fold down and put back in place when you get back on the road. There is also a new Sky One-Touch Power Top that will fully open the roof with just the touch of a button. You can get even more air while you ride by removing the rear-quarter windows. The Rubicon The Jeep Rubicon takes rugged durability to a new level. It comes with 17-inch wheels, off-road tires, and a steel front bumper. It has a Dana M210 front axle along with an M220 rear axle, and it has electronic front and rear lockable differentials. The Rubicon also comes standard with rock rails and an electronic front roll bar. Inside, this off-road-capable model has upgraded cloth upholstery that is still easy to clean. The Rubicon even comes with an extra USB port. The Jeep Wrangler is one of the most rugged vehicles on the market. Every trim level has the equipment to take you over rough terrain, and if you bump up to the Rubicon, you'll get hooked up with even more equipment. Some rights reserved by RL GNZLZ