6 ways to increase the value of used cars when reselling
Always keep your car clean, maintain it regularly, and avoid errors. These are ways to keep your car at a good resale price.
1. Own a car with high resale value
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Buying cars with high resale value gives you the opportunity to sell your old car for a high price when you want to change cars. |
Buy a car with high resale value. Do some research and research on the cars that are likely to sell for high resale values within your budget.
2. Wash and clean your car regularly
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Washing your car properly helps preserve the exterior paint. |
Schedule regular car washes and waxes. You don’t really need to wash your car every day, just wipe it down with a clean towel. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t wash your car.
Washing your car helps remove dust, mud, bird droppings... things that can easily damage the exterior paint. You should wash your car after every time you come back from a rainy day. Polishing not only makes your car look better, but also helps protect the exterior paint. A shiny old car with "original" paint will attract buyers at first sight.
3. Clean the interior
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A clean interior helps car buyers feel more secure. |
Cleaning a car before selling is not just about the exterior. The interior must also be clean, with no traces of grease or dirt inside, including the seats, doors, steering wheel, center console, front storage compartments, cup holders, front seat backs, etc.
Vacuuming, cleaning with cleaning solution... this is a job that should be done weekly to ensure interior hygiene and always remember that a clean interior also contributes to increasing the value of the car.
4. Find a good parking spot
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Parking under cover helps protect paint and exterior trim from the elements. |
Every day, you need to protect your car from the sun and the sea breeze. A covered garage is ideal, but if you don’t have one, get a car cover every time you park.
5. Regular maintenance at the manufacturer
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Regular maintenance is a "credit" that helps increase the value of the car. |
Keeping your car in good working order helps keep you safe and increases its value. So make sure your car is serviced regularly and on schedule. Keep your receipts, or service history, as evidence of your car's reliability, which can increase its value.
6. Fix and remove errors before selling the car
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Check and remove errors to give car buyers peace of mind, helping you to price the car more easily. |
By the time you decide to sell your car, some problems may have cropped up. Fixing the problems will help maintain the value of your car. Repairs may cost money, but the money you spend will be less than the amount you have to give the buyer to fix the problem.
