If you are in the market for a new car, you may have an old car to get rid of first. Small damage and repairs that need to be done can cause you to lose money. This is why you may want to do some things to improve your car and get it ready for resell. You may want to do things like detail the body work, give it a tune up and make sure that all maintenance is done. Here are some ways that you can ensure you get the most for your car:

1. Changing The Fluids And Tuning Up Your Car

One of the first things you will want to do when getting your car ready to sell is a tune up and fluid change. You will want to have the oil, coolant and transmission fluids changed. In addition, you can have it tuned up and replace the spark plugs to ensure that it is in good shape.

2. Doing The Small Repairs That Need To Be Done

There may be small parts that need to be replaced before you sell your car. These can be fuses that have burn out and other minor problems that do not affect driving but can hurt the value of your car. Get the auto parts that you need to do any minor repairs before you sell your car or take it for a trade in.

3. Inspecting The Body And Interior For Damage That Needs Repairs

In addition to mechanical problems, there may be small cosmetic problems with your car. This can be things like scratches on the paint or a small button missing in the interior. Look over your car and take notes of all these problems and fix as many of them as possible. Some of these repairs can be a simple fix.

4. Cleaning And Detailing Your Car To Make It Look Like New

Once you have all the small repairs done to your car, detail it to make it look like new again. Make sure to start with the interior and get every speck of dust. If there are seats that can be removed, take them out to clean as thoroughly as possible. Do the same on the outside, starting with the wheels and paying attention to every detail.

These are some ways that you can prepare your car for resell and get the most for a trade in. If your car needs a few small repairs, contact a used auto parts dealer like A&L Auto Recyclers to get everything you need to get your car ready to show to the next buyer.  

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