What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dash over to meet a German to swap car? (5,2)" mean?

The wordplay uses a reversal. DART (reversal="Dash") + EIN (synonym="a [in] German") = TRADEIN The answer is TRADEIN.

Dash over to meet a German to swap car? (5,2)

Guardian Cryptic #29549 | 8 Down | 2024-11-25 flower