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4 Effective Ways of Increasing Your Car’s Re-sale Value
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With some due diligence and simple restoration or repair work, even a 20-year-old house can end up looking like a brand new mansion; so why not your ol’ reliable car?
Maybe you are looking to buy a new car and no longer require your old one. Why not turn your car into cash by having it valued. ‘I would like to Value My Car, but I don’t want to undersell’.
Say you got your car valued but are still not satisfied with the price it might fetch you. What are you going to do? Sell it at the price rate you are satisfied with of course!
No, we are not suggesting you lie, rather have some minor work done on your car that will readily get you the results you want. You can easily increase the value of your old car by having it maintained and repaired.
Car owners often feel like spending cash on something you are bound to sell might be a waste, but this is where they are wrong. Always remember that for you it might be an old car but for your potential future buyer, it’s as good as a brand new Benz. No one wants to buy a vehicle that’s old and dusty even if they are in the market to look for a second-hand car. Well-primed, clean, and cared for cars will always be preferred and that’s a fact.
Here are some effective ways through which you can increase the value of your old cars-
An overall Clean-up
You know how the saying goes, ‘First impression is the last impression’. Consider this a fact when trying to sell your car at an increased value. As mentioned earlier, your car may be old for you, but it’s going to make brand new memories with its new owner now. And anyone would prefer to buy a clean and new-looking vehicle over a dainty old piece of junk. Sadly, it’s the truth.
A professional clean-up is what your car requires. Not only the outer body but the inner detailing as well. The interior of the car is as important as the exterior. Even more so in many cases. Your mechanic can easily tell you some detailing work that may leave you wondering if it’s even possible to have so much dirt and dust within your car. It may not be visible to you right now, but trust us, it’s right there!
It is also a good idea to remove any personal items such as dangling accessories or air fresheners from the car’s interior and restore it to the way it looked when you first got it.
Repairing, Refurnishing, and Servicing
The first thing one would look for when buying a second-hand car is the many dents, bents, or scratches that your car may have acquired from years of driving on the road. These are great points for having the buying price cut down to your budget but the same can be said vice-versa.
Imagine the surprise of your potential buyer when they find that the car they are about to buy is basically spotless and well-maintained. A little repair work and maintenance as deemed necessary can give you an upper hand when negotiating the price for your car.
And if you’ve been keeping up with your car’s routine maintenance for the many years that you’ve had it then you need not worry much about this part as there might hardly be something to repair or refurnish within your car.
Important Documentations and Paperwork
Having all the paperwork and documents you need when selling your car is a huge plus point. These documents can take some time to be officially verified and if there are any missing ones, get them from the DMV office. Many times this extension of time can be a deal-breaker for some buyers and they may choose to skip over your car for another one.
Having your documentation ready in advance not only saves the buyer’s time but also gets you your money on time, without much delay. Your car’s pollution certificate, MOT certificates, vehicle resignation documents are some things you might want to look into.
Service and Purchase Bills
This is an easily forgotten tip that may give you a major selling upper hand over your competitors. If you already plan to sell your car in the long run then it might be a good idea to save all the bills and paperwork of the services of your car.
Even the purchase bills; if you’ve ever bought extra car parts or equipment then saving their bill can also come in handy. Your buyer would highly appreciate the extra information regarding their new car and its parts.
So the next time you think about ‘Sell My Mercedes Benz’ or any other car for that matter, be sure to follow these tips to increase the value of your car
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