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    Trade Walk

    A trade walk is the manager-led inspection of a customer's trade-in vehicle to determine actual cash value (ACV) before the deal is structured.

    What it means on the floor

    Trade walks happen in the first half of the deal (not the end) at well-run stores. The used car manager evaluates condition, mileage, market data, and reconditioning needs. Honest, fast trade walks build customer trust and protect dealer margin.

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