A dealer trade, also known as a dealer swap or dealer transfer, is a process where a dealership swaps vehicles with another dealership to obtain a specific vehicle for a customer. The process involves exchanging vehicles of equal or similar value between dealerships. This can be a convenient way to locate a vehicle that a customer wants that is not currently in the dealership's inventory. The negotiation process for a dealer trade can depend on various factors, such as the supply and demand for the specific vehicle, the competition between dealerships, and the goodwill and networking between dealerships.