9 Ways to Maintain the Value of Your Car

7) Cover the back seat

Let’s talk kids. Kids can destroy a car. They somehow spill their sippy cups, knock over cans of soda, drop French fries, Teddy Grahams, and everything else in the deepest visible cracks in the seats. Let’s not forget about markers, crayons, and mommy’s make-up, which they somehow snuck away in their pocket.

Back seats can destroy the value of your car if you don’t keep up with them. One of the best ways to manage back seat spills, abrasions, and marks is to buy seat covers. Many vehicles have optional covers that are custom made. You can also purchase covers from retail stores like Target and Walmart. If all else fails, a full or queen size sheet will do the trick.

While car seat covers are not as attractive as you drive your vehicle, the protection they provide can be worth several hundred dollars or more when you need to sell your car.