The decision to purchase a new car can be an exciting time.\nWho doesn\u2019t love a shiny new paint job, new car smell and all of the update\nin-vehicle technologies? For most people though, it also means having to sell\nyour current ride to a new owner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many choose to trade the vehicle in with a dealer if they\nare going that route, but sometimes you can get more for the value of your car\nif you sell it to a buyer on your own. Before you do though, be sure it is\nsafe, up to date on all required maintenance and most importantly clean for\nprospective buyers to check out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Think about it. Would you buy a car that smelled of stale\nsmoke? Or had old French fries stuck between the seats? If you want to get a\ngood return on your vehicle you\u2019re going to have to present it well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are 3 things you should do when it comes to cleaning\nyour car to sell it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like we said when your prospective buyers open the door and\nlook inside they should not smell foul odors or see a dash full of dust and crumbs.\nWould you purchase a car that looked like that? Take the time to vacuum all the\nrugs, seats and crevices. If there are stains and stuck on dirt you could also\nshampoo or wipe them clean depending on the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other than a for sale sign, one of the best ways to catch\nsomeone\u2019s eye interested in buying is to have your car clean and shiny\n\u2013literally. The only way to achieve this showroom shine is to wax x your car.\nIf you don\u2019t know how or never have done this, it is best to have a professional\nhandle it as waxing done wrong could leave you with smudges and smears that are\ndifficult to remove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most car shoppers are going to want you to pop the hood.\nWhen they do they\u2019ll be checking your oil levels, looking for any signs of issues\nwith the engine and also to see how well you\u2019ve cared for the car. In addition\nto getting a tune-up before you sell you should wash more than just the\noutside. Open the hood and wash down the engine bay too. Pull out all of those\nold leaves and debris stuck in the corners and make sure it\u2019s as nice on the\neyes as the exterior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Need to car insurance? Call Petruzelo Insurance. Our agents can\ncompare auto insurance rates with multiple carriers and talk to you about which\ndiscounts you may be eligible for. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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