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Top tips to help you beat depreciation and get a good price for your car.
As many know, thrifty motoring doesn’t end when you beat the dealer down on the price of a new car. Depreciation is by far the largest motoring cost any of us will face. It’s well known that a new car’s value plummets the second it’s driven off the lot. In fact, many experts estimate that the average vehicle loses 15 to 25 percent of its value within the first five years that it’s in operation.
To help you retain the value of your car, start with these tasks.
Keep It Clean
Any car can look cheap when it’s covered in dirt, poorly cared for, and has layers of dust in the interior. A clean car can go a long way to keeping your car valuable, but this doesn’t mean you need to spend every weekend washing and polishing it. In particular, keep the interior clean, free from mud, dust, stains, and grime getting into small places. Brake dust is another problem as it can attach the clear lacquer on your alloy wheels if it’s left there too long. A quick rinse with soapy water once a week is enough.
Service It on Time
Routine car maintenance is a must, and a good technician can tell you if you’ve neglected things like routine engine oil and fluid changes. Follow your car’s regular maintenance schedule and save records of all services. Having a full-service history will also help when trying to sell the vehicle.
Sort Out the Dings
Small dings and dents are a sad fact of life, but you don’t have to just put up with them. A dent-removal expert will be able to help you with parking lot scuffs, scratches, and dings. Parking in a more deserted area of the parking lot might be all it takes to avoid those irritating battle scars.
Protecting your car comes easy to the insurance professionals at All Nevada Insurance. Keep your car protected with quality auto insurance in Las Vegas, Nevada today by giving us a call.
