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Preparing a used for sale has no more remained a nightmare for the sellers. In the car industry, it is said and believed that if a seller wants to obtain right price of his used car, he should not hesitate in making small investments in it. An undeniable fact is that no buyer can buy the car without inspecting it thoroughly. So, before making advertisements, make sure to verify the externals and internals settings of the car.
Clean the exterior
Better the looks of a car, higher the chances of getting it resale quickly. The first and foremost step necessary to implement is that give a car a good cleaning with water and soap. During washing process, remove mud and remains of dead insects from bumper and fenders. Along washing, clean outside glasses including tail lights and headlights. If the gas cap is looking dirty, replace it without giving a second thought. Bad tyres can become a good reason to turn down the sale offer. Hence, spend some money and replace tires and fill them with air. Along with tyres, replace wheel trims if required. Remove stone chips with paint touch-up stick as it eventually aids in improving overall presentation of the car.
Things to check in a car's internals
Internal maintenance of the car is as important as external maintenance. So, follow these steps to increase the resale value of the car:
Check the condition of bulbs in the dome light. If they are burned out, replace them immediately.
Wash cloth seats.
Make use of vacuum cleaners in order to clean the carpets and after that wash them.
Make effective cleaning of the dashboard.
De-clutter the car by removing dirt or crumbs from under or between the seats. Along with seats, clean back seat as well as trunk.
Do clean all those areas in the car where you have kept your personal belongings, such as glove compartment, place where cassettes or CD's are placed.
Once the car has become spotless and appealing, mail some of the digital photographs of it to the prospective buyers. Capture every angle of the car in the camera as this will help a buyer in gathering an idea that how a car looks. Take the pictures after wiping off the car with clean cloth.
So, a final conclusion is that prepare your car for sale by following these measures. These measures aid in making quick selling as well as selling a car at higher value.
