If you invest a little money in repairs, it will be much easier to sell your car. Scratches and dings are the inevitable cost of driving, especially when using the Ring Road in January can feel like signing up for the Dakar Rally.
Your decision to repair damage or not should also be informed by how you plan to sell your vehicle. Most dealerships have their own body shop, or partner with one, and have access to repairs performed at, or near, cost. They can fix your cracked bumper for less than you can, so keep that in mind while negotiating your trade value! Deciding whether or not to repair cosmetic damage before selling your vehicle can be a difficult decision.
But, if you get an estimate for the damage, and an estimate for the value of your vehicle, you can make an informed decision. Good luck selling! North: Central: claims uccregina. Facebook Twitter. Easy Fixes When someone comes to take a look at your vehicle, they will check the tires, the headlights and brake lights, the windows, and the paint. Make sure to file away all service receipts and paper copies in order for this to pay off on the day that you make your sale.
Before anything else, the first thing a prospective buyer will notice is the cleanliness of your car. Whilst avoiding any harsh chemicals or materials that may damage your car in any way, make sure to remove even the smallest everyday marks such as mud, tree sap, or stains. RAC Shop offers a range of Autoglym cleaning products to tackle these stains and marks.
If you have been consistent in cleaning your car over the time you have owned it, this will only increase its value even more. RAC shop stocks a large range of car cleaning products that you can view here. If the time has come to renew your MOT or it is due in the next two to three months, it is best to get this done before attempting to sell. This will not only prevent the new owner forking out for an MOT straight away but will also allow you time to make sure that everything in your car meets the Road Traffic Act standards.
Once everything has been checked, you can proceed to sell your vehicle with every confidence that it is running perfectly fine and is in the best condition that it can be before being handed over to the new owner. When it comes to selling your car, first impressions really do count. Avoid using harsh materials that may damage the exterior of your car. Giving the inside a clean and vacuum will also make it look much better.
If your MOT is due to run in the next two to three months and you want to sell your car, then you should renew your MOT. A 12 month MOT certificate is really attractive to buyers, as it acts as a clean bill of health. Alongside this, you can also get any minor repairs and replacements sorted, which will also contribute to enhancing the value of your vehicle.
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