How to Add Value to Your Car Before Selling It

Have you been considering selling your vehicle? There are a few things you can do to help improve the value of your ride before you sell it to a dealership like 24 Auto Group.

Our team has put together this guide for drivers across Quincy, Boston, Norwood, and Brockton, Massachusetts. Read on and get your car ready to sell!

Gather Any Service Paperwork

Preparing to sell your vehicle can help you gather up any service history paperwork you have. A car that's been serviced properly throughout its life is often in much better condition than one that hasn't kept up with its maintenance schedule.

If you can show that your vehicle has a history of service and even accident repairs, this can increase the overall value of your car. A vehicle history report often has records of this information, and you can commonly get ahold of them alone for a little money.

Find Out How Much Your Car is Worth

Finding out how much your vehicle is worth, to begin with, gives you a negotiating starting point. You know what to expect offer-wise and can make the decision to enhance the value more if you choose.

There are many online tools to help you find out how much your vehicle is worth, including a tool from Kelley Blue Book. It will take into account information about your car, including features, mileage, and condition level.

Take Care of Small Issues

Does your vehicle have a burnt-out light, some scratches, or a dent? Making minor repairs that don't cost you too much money can raise the value of your vehicle without taking away too much of the money you'll make from the sale.

Fixing small issues make your vehicle look better, which can make it worth more, and also shows that you've taken care of your car throughout your ownership. It is ultimately up to you whether you choose to fix any or larger issues. A vehicle that requires additional repairs after purchase is worth less than one that is ready to resell or drive immediately.

Clean Your Vehicle

Before you sell your vehicle, take it for cleaning. The exterior should be washed, and the interior should be vacuumed. A car that looks nice is often worth more. It also can indicate you've taken good care of it. Plus, a clean vehicle contributes to a nice test drive.

This is a good time to remove any personal touches you've added to your vehicle, as well as personal items. This can clean up the look of your car and show you're really ready to sell.

Sell Your Vehicle to Our Dealership Today

Now that you know how to add value to your vehicle before you sell it, are you ready to get started? When you sell your car, visit 24 Auto Group. Our team will appraise your vehicle and purchase it. Drivers around Quincy, Boston, Norwood, and Brockton, MA, then have the option to shop for their next ride or head home with some money in their pockets.

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