part-exchange

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Part-exchange is a transaction where you trade in an old item as partial payment for a new one, with the difference paid in cash.

The term is primarily British, most commonly applied to cars: They accepted my old Honda in part-exchange for the new model.

As a verb: I part-exchanged my watch for a newer version.

The American equivalent is trade-in.

automotive

trade-in

Credited used goods

used · pre-owned · valuation · allowance · dealer · showroom · mileage · appraisal · purchase · sedan

transaction

trade-in

Credited used goods

  • swapExchange one for another
  • dealAgreement or distribution
  • valueImportance or price

offer · price · negotiation · agreement · terms · settlement · valuation · discount · balance · payment

Opposites
payment method

part-exchangecash only

Payment without credit

cash deal · lease · cash sale · full payment · pay in full

transaction completeness

part-exchangefull payment

Entire amount owed, delivered

no strings attached · direct sale

Family

part, exchange, parts, parted, parting, partial, partially, partiality, impartial

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