Maintaining Your Vehicle Resale Value
Maintaining Your Vehicle Resale Value
If you are thinking about selling your vehicle next week, next month, next year or years in the future, you want to start maintaining your vehicle, keeping it in tip-top shape, right now so you can get the best price possible when you do sell it. There are a few simple tips to follow to make sure you maintain your vehicle’s resale value and we are going over them in detail below so keep reading!
Closely Follow Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Schedule
Most vehicles are forgiving and let you wait until maintenance is a little past due to schedule an appointment and get it done. However, when you make this a habit you are taking a gamble on the health of your vehicle. The manufacturer of your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram vehicle, knows what is best, and failing to listen to their recommendations can lead to incredibly serious mechanical issues. Make sure you follow your CDJR’s recommended maintenance schedule by changing the oil regularly. Most vehicles need an oil change every 5k miles but make sure to check your owner’s manual to know exactly when you should schedule an appointment with our service department! Make sure to service the transmission as well. You should have this done every 30k or 60k depending on your vehicle. Its vital that you keep the transmission in good working condition for the resale value. The final maintenance tip is keeping track of other points in the vehicle that need attention like the timing belt, brakes, and so on.
Keep Records
It’s important to keep detailed records of your vehicle’s mechanics to show potential future buyers exactly what has been done throughout the years. This includes documentation of all the service appointments you have made with our dealership and anything else that you have had done, like aftermarket changes such as a lift kit. If you don’t want to have a bunch of paper laying around, scan all the documents and keep a file of them on your computer that you can share with potential buyers.
Keeping the Exterior and Interior of the Vehicle Looking Pristine
Your vehicle may have over 100k miles on the odometer but the exterior and interior don’t have to show the wear and tear of passengers that have ridden along for those miles! Keep the exterior of your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram vehicle looking fresh by washing it regularly. We are talking at least once a week as this can eliminate debris that can build upon scratching the clear coat and even the paint. You should also keep an eye out for any rust spots and quickly fix them with a paint touch-up job. Waxing your vehicle is also a good idea. This should be done two to four times a year to protect the paint and give it a good shine that is sure to impress! Moving inside the vehicle, you want to look and smell fresh, especially if you are carting around kids and all their smelly sports gear for years. It's a good idea to invest in floor mats and seat covers to protect the upholstery. If your vehicle has leather seats make sure to vacuum them regularly and condition them to avoid peeling and crackling.
If you live in the Atlanta, Georgia area and you are looking to get your vehicle ready for sale, give our service department a call! They can tune-up the engine and make sure that every part is in good working condition and give you the documentation you need to prove it! We make it incredibly easy to book your service department with our online scheduler so you can get the process started right away. Looking for a new vehicle? You have to check out the incredible new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram models we have to offer with our online inventory!