Anyone buying a car knows the worst thing is that the car depreciates. After years of hard driving, bodywork repairs, and age, a car automatically starts losing value. By the time you decide to resell and make a change, you are lucky to get back the full price you paid. What’s worse is that some people don’t even get back half of what they paid, and that doesn’t leave much of a down payment on a new vehicle.
All vehicles depreciate somewhat by the time you decide to sell; some cars more than others, so careful purchasing can be in your favour when buying a new family car. Of course, if you have invested in a classic car, it will probably increase in value if you look after it and treat it with the respect it deserves.
Documentation
It is a proven fact that cars with more documentation, old MOT certificates, service repair receipts, and current V5 documentation get a higher price than those with limited paperwork. Buyers like to see the vehicle’s history; they enjoy paging through the service book and the old MOT certificates. This offers them a sense of security, and you will enjoy a good price for the vehicle this way.
If, for any reason, you don’t have a host of paperwork for the car, this is going to be your downfall when selling. You can expect an immediate reduction in the price. So the answer is only buy vehicles that have a wad of papers, which you can use to your advantage when selling.
Keep up to Date with Services
Vehicles of all kinds need regular services. This is what makes the vehicle’s engine run smoothly. While this may sound obvious, it’s often something that isn’t kept up to date. Services not only ensure your vehicle is in the best mechanical condition, but they can also help keep you safe on the roads.
A broken-down car on the side of the motorway is an accident waiting to happen, especially in wet or snowy conditions. If your car is updated with services and MOTs, then you have the peace of mind that your vehicle is safe, and the chances of you breaking down are minimal.
At the same time, this is a fantastic selling point. Keeping your car up to date with services means your service book will be up to date. The prospective buyers can see the vehicle was cared for and has been looked which can increase the overall value of the vehicle and ensure you get the best possible price if you intend to sell.
Beautiful Body Work
Then comes the body work. If you leave your vehicle to rust away, then you know you are not going to get a good price. The smallest scratch from a shopping trolley at the supermarket car park can leave a rust spot on your vehicle. This is not the best-selling point. You can get a rust treatment, add it to the area to ensure your vehicle doesn’t suffer from rust, and is always in the best body condition.
Importance of Rust Treatment for Your Car
| Regular Rust Maintenance | Rust treatment should be considered a regular maintenance thing, especially if you live close to the ocean with that sea breeze blowing over the vehicle daily. The most dangerous thing for any car is seawater, and the sea breeze has salt in it, which gets into the vehicle’s paintwork and causes rust. |
While living near the ocean is an advantage in terms of views and lifestyle, it does horrific things to a car’s bodywork. It gets under the vehicle and rusts from the underside. It gets into scratches and dents and makes unsightly holes that will automatically reduce any asking price you had in mind. Rust treatment can be added to any scratches or while doing any body repairs to reduce the risk of rust coming through, an ideal solution when you live in a seaside location.