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id: department-0025
title: "What happens if I still owe money on my trade-in?"
category: department
subtopic: trade-in
page_type: department
source_url: "https://www.castlehyundaioaklawn.com"
tags: ["trade-in", "financing", "payoff"]
questions:
  - "I still have a loan on my current car-can I trade it in?"
  - "How do you handle my remaining car loan when I trade in?"
  - "Can I trade in a car I'm still paying off?"
  - "What's negative equity and how does it affect my trade-in?"
related: [trade-in-value, financing-options, new-purchase-process]
dealer: Castle Hyundai Oak Lawn
---

Yes, absolutely-you can trade in a vehicle even if you're still paying off a loan. Here's how it works:

When you trade in a financed car, Castle Hyundai Oak Lawn will help coordinate paying off your existing loan from the trade-in value. If your car's trade-in value is *more* than what you owe, the difference goes toward your new purchase-lowering your out-of-pocket cost. If you owe *more* than the trade-in value (called "negative equity"), that difference can typically be rolled into your new financing, so you don't pay it all upfront.

**What to bring**
Have your loan payoff amount ready-lenders can usually tell you in minutes by phone or online.

Our team will handle the paperwork and coordinate with your current lender to close out the old loan smoothly. It's one of the easiest ways to upgrade to a new Hyundai. Give us a call at (708) 422-9300, and let's talk through your specific situation and explore what your trade-in is worth today.