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trade in

[treyd-in] / ˈtreɪdˌɪn /




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Citi economists think government trade-in subsidies and travel during the Lunar New Year holiday could lend support to retail spending, while weak auto and phone sales could weigh.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Starboard recommends CarMax improve its digital trade-in, optimize reconditioning, and expand its auto financing arm.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

They said they are better equipped than the factory to service vehicles and give customers the best value for their trade-in cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

More likely are gradual and targeted policies, such as raising incomes for low-income households or shifting the recent trade-in and subsidy programs for durables like household appliances and cars into services.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

“So you’ll be doing a trade-in then?” the salesman asked.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech