So, you’ve got a reliable vehicle that’s
great on gas, looks great, and gets you from point A to B in style. You want to keep it for a long time, bu you
also want to maintain a lot of the value associated with it so you can trade or
sell it when you’re ready to update. In
today’s blog, we’re describing 5 ways to devalue your car quicker than you can
say “junk it” So, hold on and be
prepared, it’s going to e a bumpy ride (pun intended).
1. Lack of Maintenance and Servicing
Every buyer wants piece of mind. A feeling of tranquility when they purchase
their car AND verification that the vehicle is in a good state of
reliability. Each car comes with a
service book, which will be marked and stamped by the dealer, so keep ALL of
your records to show prospective buyers (dealerships, too) that your car has a
great history.
2. Lackluster Paint Care
DO NOT neglect your paint job. In most cases, vehicles these days maintain
their paint jobs due to the detailed precision of application during the car’s
inception. Don’t buy discount car care
products. The best wax kits include:
washes, waxes, polishes, and extra protective layers. Don’t use brushes to wash your car, but
rather soft clothes.
3. No Friggin Insurance
Always get insurance for your
vehicle. Why? Because it’s the single most important remedy
for accidents that can happen when you’re driving. It also means any damage will be fixed
properly, usually by us or a reputable bodyshop.
4.
Smoking Cigarettes
If you EVER want to resell your vehicle.,
don’t smoke in it. Smoking seeps into
fabric surfaces, seats, headlining and carpets and is virtually impossible to
extract. This will depreciate any
potential buyers who are repulsed by smoke, or potential buuyers with children
5. Not Cleaning Vehicle Interior
For some parts of the day, your vehicle is
your home. Treat it well. Make sure you keep your car clean and
vacuumed.
