Should you repair scuffs and scratches on your car before sale?
Should you repair scuffs and scratches on your car before sale
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So you are looking for a new car and are wondering how much you will get for your new car either if you are trading it in or selling privately.
It is a no brainer that a car that looks nice is going to fetch more money than one that is damaged but does it have that much difference? The answer is yes both car dealers and the general public want an excuse, any excuse to tell you why they should pay less so that bumper scuff you ignored for all those year suddenly becomes to the buyer a full bumper respray, and the scratch on the door you can barely see becomes a full side respray.
If your car is a cheap old banger than having a respray isn't going to be viable as the cost of the repair will be more than the amount you will save however if you have the odd scratch, dent or bumper scuff then there is a cheap alternative to a bodyshop.
You can use a service called SMART repair this technique is often used by mobile repairers who will come to your home of office and repair your car in a few hours. SMART repair is completed by matching the exact colour of your car allowing the repairer to just paint the damaged area which means a low cost repair for you.
I would advise anyone looking to sell their car to Google SMART repair and find a local repairer to provide a quote you may find this will mean you get a lot more for your used car by getting it repaired.