Monday, August 20, 2012

Things To Do To Increase Used Car Values

By Henrei H Steel


The value of a used car depends primarily on the condition it is currently in. Tools such as the Kelley Blue Book can be used to determine the value of a secondhand car, important for people that are interested to buy used cars. While no doubt helpful, it is still up to the buyers how much they are willing to spend on the car sold to them. If you're a seller, you have to take some time to learn about what you can do to increase used car values. Regular maintenance work on the car is important to increase its value.

Regular maintenance includes cleaning, washing and buffing the car to keep it shiny and looking good. You need to be sure that you are going to keep your windshields and the surface of your car free from dirt and debris to prevent scratches and other surface damage on the car.

Regularly cleaning and buffing the car helps you maintain its original body paint and this helps increase the used car's resell value. Apart from the body, having well-maintained, nice looking tires also helps you sell the used car for more money. Regularly cleaning the tires help you get rid of brake dust, grime and mud that can cause damage on the materials of the tires. There are also certain products you can use on the tires to prevent it from cracking particularly during the hot summer months, so these are products you need to look into.

These products also restore the tire's black color, improving its appearance and help increase used car prices. If you really want to sell your used car for a higher price, you need to keep its interior as presentable looking as its exterior.

Among the things you can do is to avoid eating and smoking inside the car and ask other people to follow suit. Have the car's interior cleaned at least once a week to keep it smelling fresh and looking very presentable. At least once a week, take the car to professional cleaners to have the rugs, carpets and mats shampooed, dried thoroughly and have the upholstery and the corners and nooks of the car vacuumed thoroughly as well.

You need to be sure you work at getting reputable dealerships such as HertzCarSales to notice your car and offer a good price for it. Lastly, yo have to keep records of all the maintenance work done on your car. These records are important since they are proof the car is well looked after and is safe to drive around.




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