Ways to make selling your car easier
Unless you are buying a classic car, chances are that the cars value will depreciate. Most people don’t think about selling their car when they drive it from the lot. The day may come though when you decide to part ways with your vehicle. When this time arrives you want to ensure that the car is in a sellable condition. This makes it easier for you to sell, but also so you can get as much money as possible out of the deal. There are a few mistakes to avoid over the years so that your car does not devalue more than it normally will.
Lack of maintenance
When you buy a car you have to be prepared financially to service your car regularly. This will ensure that your car doesn’t give you any problems while driving it. This also provides you a clear conscience when selling because you will be able to sell the car in good condition. Be sure to keep a record of every service the car has had and under all circumstances use a reputable service centre. The external condition of a car also weighs in heavily when a client decides to buy or not to buy. Before selling your car, ensure that the paint is in good condition. This could cause a buyer to significantly drop their initial offer as they would probably have to spend money on having the car sprayed.
Don’t smoke
While smoking in the car may not affect the re sale value of the car, it may however mean that less people would be interested in buying the car. The smell of cigarette smoke seeps in the interior fabric of the car and it is almost impossible to remove it. A buyer with a keen sense of smell might smell the cigarette odour and decline you based on that alone.
Customization
You spend a lot of time behind the wheel of your car. While it is tempting to turn your car into a second home for yourself, this is not advisable as this will make it much more difficult to sell. While adding a few extras like GPS is fine, many car owners overdo modifications. Adding TV screens behind the head rests of your car keeps the children at bay on the way to school, the pool for cars with these types of modifications are smaller. If the modifications are aesthetic, consider looking at a Ford Focus ST for sale. The Focus comes in vibrant colours so you may not have to do many changes to it.
Insurance
Always make sure that your car is insured. While this will enable you to claim a new car if you are is in an accident, insurance could also help you with the general upkeep of the car. If you happen to scratch or dent the car while parking, you are able to claim as opposed to attempting DIY.
Source: www.autojunction.co.za