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Preparing your car for resale

Many customers will look to trade in or resell their current cars. But to maximize the value and make it easy to sell or trade-in your car there are some things that you have to consider. There are numerous factors that determine a vehicle's resale value, such as the make and model of the vehicle as well as its age, mileage and overall condition. Although a car depreciates over time, there are things you can to make you can sell it and maximize the value of it. So if you are planning to resell your vehicle, plan ahead and keep it in the best shape possible.

Clean you car. First Impression is the last impression, clean car is good for the eye. Clean your car thoroughly and consider taking care of minor maintenance issues. There two ways to do that: head to a car wash or do it by your self.

Basic operation check. Check your lights, replace any fused lights or blown fuses. Check locks, windows, wipers, warning signals, the trunk release, mirrors, seat belts, defrosters, horn, air conditioning and heat systems and seat adjusters. And any accessories, make sure its working properly.

Check overall appearance. Fix chips, nicks, dents and scratches in your car's paint. Ensure all the wheels match and are filled, and remove any decals and stickers. Internally, clean the floors, mats and seats, along with the panels and dashboard. Remove all personal items from the glove compartment and trunk. Also check for any sounds and noises, and try to eliminate them. Like doors, hood and trunk. Don’t forget to check the air pressure and top up your tires if they are low and consider replacing them if they are worn.

Top up all fluids. Fill all fluids, these include brake fluid, power steering fluid and wiper fluid, along with oil, coolant and antifreeze. And check for leaks, inspect under the hood for any dramatic decreases in fluid levels.

Test you car. Conduct your own road test. Make sure the vehicle easily starts and the gear selector functions properly. Check steering performance are still in control. And make sure the acceleration and brakes are operating effectively.

Keep you car records. Maintenance records, service records, warranty receipts for tires, batteries etc. The potential buyer might want to review them to make sure the car's maintenance was done on a timely basis. Well maintained records show that you care for your car.

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