6 tips for preserving and taking care of your car to get a good resale price

1. Use the vehicle carefully

A car with little damage to its exterior is always valued more highly by car buyers than a car with many collisions and scratches...

For cars that have been in serious accidents that affect the chassis or wade through water, leading to water hammer or water entering the interior, experienced people will detect it right away with just a few tricks. Sometimes, just simply taking a few test drives will reveal obvious engine weaknesses... Therefore, this is the deciding point from the beginning whether your car has a high or low resale value.

Driving carefully and minimizing collisions not only keeps you and others safe, but also helps your car sell for more.

2. Proper vehicle care and maintenance

When you buy a new car, most manufacturers provide instructions and documents for use and periodic maintenance of the car. Therefore, we need to comply with the maintenance period as well as replace the necessary parts and components. Not only that, this compliance also helps your car to maintain the warranty status of the car manufacturer.

In addition, you need to go to genuine service centers to intervene if you encounter serious errors... When it is time to replace spare parts and details on the car, you should not hesitate to spend money when choosing genuine products with reputable brands.

3. Clean your car regularly

Not only does it help keep your car clean, it also limits corrosion from impurities, grease or oxidation from the outside environment. Thanks to that, the performance and "lifespan" will be more durable.Regarding the interior, leather seat surfaces and dashboard also need to be cleaned with reputable cleaning and maintenance chemicals.

In addition, you should treat your car like your own home, limit the number of things you don't use often; use decorative accessories in moderation, use natural deodorants, and limit smoking or eating in the car.

4. Nice tires, high price

Tires are also one of the most important details when buying a car. Car buyers often consider tires to determine how much the car is driven.

A set of tires with a straight tread or tread pattern will bring a favorable impression from the buyer. On the contrary, a set of tires that are too worn, cracked or swollen can be heavily devalued. Therefore, you must preserve your tires well by pumping them to the correct pressure; you should not accelerate or brake too much. In addition, you should not often go through bad roads that are not suitable for your tires.

5. Keep the original parts if you "modify" or upgrade your vehicle.

Many people upgrade or “tune” their cars after a period of use, this does not necessarily affect the value of the car you want to sell. However, many car buyers use this factor to “squeeze” the price. Therefore, the principle is to keep original accessories or spare parts if possible...

In addition, if you do advanced modifications such as performance upgrades, it is best to return the car to its original condition before selling it. If the buyer shares your taste in cars, selling the car will be easy. As for the general public, they will prefer a “good” car over a car that has been “modified” in many ways.

6. Keep invoices and maintenance books

To add value to the car, a clear service history will help buyers make a better decision than a car without transparency. And invoices and maintenance books will be a talisman when selling the car.

Not only the million dollar bills, but also the small bills provided in full will prove the owner's thoroughness in using his car. This will of course be highly appreciated by the buyer.