Easy steps to increase the resale value of your vehicle
What can positively and negatively affect your car's resale value?
Before buying a new car, you will likely need to sell your old one. Many motorists would like to upgrade their vehicle at some time or another, but fail to consider increasing the value of the vehicle they are reselling or trading in.
If you have proper documentation and keep up with your maintenance, you are on the right track according to coverage.com.
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Wheels24 highlights these factors and confirms that smash and grab tint protection on your windows, an alarm system, and having insurance on your vehicle gives you brownie points… or rather more cash!
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On the other hand, what can negatively affect my car’s resale value?
- Smoking in your vehicle
- The car’s mileage
- The car’s age
- The color of the car
- Certain aftermarket modifications
- Window tinting (not smash and grab tint)
- Neglecting maintenance
- Exterior damages
- Bumper stickers
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