How to maintain car value

Cars are known to go down in value the minute you drive them out of the dealership - your flashy new beamer has the potential to lose its value rapidly as the years go by, especially when there is a new make and model on the horizon. However, your car doesn't have to be a monetary loss - in this helpful guide we will be detailing a few simple steps you can take to ensure your car can maintain its value.

Tips to maintain vehicle value

Keep your car clean

The easiest way to maintain car value is to keep both the interior and exterior car clean - by doing so, the more you will get for your car in the end. Your car's superficial aspects are important and will be considered once you put it on the market.

Get the paperwork in order

To show potential buyers that your car has been looked after, keeping its V5C, old MOT certificates and any other servicing paperwork shows the car has been well maintained and that you're an honest seller.

Fix any dents

Although small scratches and dents don't seem like such a big deal, when reselling, this can become a bit of an issue. Dents in your car can make it look cheaper than it is and can be off-putting for potential buyers.

Get regular servicing

Getting your car regularly serviced is one of the best ways in which to keep your car in tip-top condition. By getting your vehicle serviced often, you can prevent minor issues from turning into a big one.

Here at PTA Garages, we offer both interim and full-servicing, we pride ourselves on carrying out an extensive inspection of your vehicle and replacing all service parts, including oil, air filter, pollen filter, fuel filter, spark plugs (petrol engines) as a standard.

Clean your headlights

Hazy and scuffed headlights can affect your car?s appearance. Cleaning your headlights with special products or even buying replacement headlights could help you earn a lot more money when you come to sell.

Need more information? Do not hesitate to contact our helpful team today, or alternatively pop into your local PTA garage today.