9 Ways to Maintain the Value of Your Car

3) Perform manufacturer’s service suggestions

Along with oil changes, manufacturers have a list of suggested maintenance at mile-intervals. Your local auto shop or repairman should be keeping you updated on when these maintenance checks should occur. If they don’t, you can find them in your car’s owner manual.

By keeping your car regularly serviced you are making sure that future owners will not have any unexpected surprises, and if they do they were not due to your negligence. This peace of mind generally gives knowing buyers a feeling of security. This includes changing your tires and brakes when needed. In fact, one of the biggest concerns buyers will have is the quality of your tires and brakes. For one, they are easy to visually inspect, and two, they are imperative to the safety of vehicle occupants. In addition, they have an overall effect on the quality of your vehicle and how it performs. Think in terms of gas mileage, and driving in slippery or wet conditions.

Overall maintenance of your car adds to the overall value, and more often than not gives you leverage over hagglers.