Regardless of when you plan to sell or trade in your car, it’s important to keep your car looking good inside and out if you want the best car resale value possible. Savvy buyers these days will also want to know your car has been well maintained and may ask to see a report like a CARFAX Vehicle History Report™ that shows your car’s maintenance history and whether the car has been in accidents and how many.
6 Ways to Boost Car Resale Value
Here are some tips for ensuring you get the best price when it’s time to sell or trade in your car. These tips can also improve the look and comfort of your car now so you can get the most enjoyment out of it yourself.
1 – Regular Maintenance
Take your car for oil changes and other routine maintenance on the schedule outlined in its user manual. This shows potential buyers that you took good care of the car. This should result in fewer repairs and a longer life. Be sure to save the documents when you have any work done on your car.
2 – Documentation
Potential buyers are more apt to buy your car if you have documentation that provides proof that you took good care of it and performed regular maintenance. Receipts and other paperwork also let the buyer know when you did things like change out the battery, performed tune-ups, and had other work done on the car so they know when the work is due again.
3 – Paint Protection Film
Paint protection film (PPF) is a thin vinyl sheet that protects cars’ exteriors. PPF helps preserve your car’s paint job to maintain a like-new appearance. Auto-Trim Design’s team of experts can install PPF to your entire vehicle, or we can install it to areas of the car exterior most vulnerable to flying debris, dirt, and grime. These areas include the hood, bumpers, fender panels, rocker panels, headlights, painted side mirrors, door sills, door handle cavities, and trunk ledges. Our experienced installation technicians will precisely custom cut the film to fit the contours of your car. PPF won’t peel or crack and doesn’t damage your existing paint job. You can even wash and wax your car as usual.
4 – Window Tinting
Window tinting is a feature that will impress many car buyers. In addition to providing a tinted look that enhances vehicle privacy, window tinting also helps to protect your car’s dashboard, upholstery, and other interior features. It blocks 99% of the sun’s harmful UV rays that cause fading, cracking, and other sun damage. It also helps to protect your skin from damage from UV rays and improves comfort when driving by reducing glare.
5 – Tire Care
Having well-maintained tires improves the safety of your car, so it’s important regardless of when you plan to sell. However, badly worn or damaged tires can also reduce the resale value of your car because the potential buyer will factor in the costs of tire replacement when considering your purchase price. Balancing and rotating tires when needed can prolong their life and also make your car ride better. Furthermore, if your tires need to be replaced, you might sell your car faster and get a better price if you go ahead and upgrade the tires before putting the car on the market.
6 – Detailing
A good cleaning inside and out can really pay off when selling your car. When doing it yourself, be sure to thoroughly vacuum and shampoo seats and carpeting if needed. Also, use auto interior wipes or cleaner to thoroughly wash the dashboard, steering wheel, center console, and doors. Use window cleaner to wash windows inside and out. Give the exterior of your car a good wash, rinse, and wax job. Also, don’t forget to clean the tires and rims. If you’d rather leave all this work to professionals, a good car detailing can make even the messiest car look almost like new inside. This can really pay off when selling your car.
Learn More About Boosting Your Car’s Resale Value with Window Tint and Paint Protection Film
Contact the experts at Auto Trim Design if you have any questions about car upgrades at (301) 662-7443 or fill out this brief form. We would love to hear from you. We are ready and available to help you get your vehicle ready for summer, resale or any other automotive enhancements. Our team is the absolute best when it comes to interior and exterior upgrades that add luxury, convenience, and safety features while enhancing your vehicle’s overall function and style.