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6 tips to raise the value of a used car when reselling it

Owners follow simple steps that enable them to get the highest price when selling their cars.

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Experts in the world of cars confirm that many car owners miss six important tips by which they can raise the value of their used cars before reselling them.

The experts said: "The owners' lack of such advice, and their failure to follow six important steps before reselling the car, does not return it to a fair price, and contributes to decreasing the value of the car to be sold."

Experts explained that “following the owners of simple steps, such as polishing the car and lamps, and repairing existing faults, attracts buyers on the one hand, and enables them to get the highest price for their cars.”

"Emirates Today" monitors, according to websites specialized in the world of cars, most notably the American "Cars Care", the six tips that owners can follow and benefit them in raising the value of their cars before resale.

1- Choosing the right time to sell, whether to avoid a market depression, or to sell the car in the first six years of its life, owners avoid losing more than 50% of the car's value.

2- Making sure that all repairs are done, especially minor ones, and identifying the car before offering it for sale, as the persistence of faults reduces the price of the car significantly.

3- Cleaning the car and restoring its luster is one of the most important factors that attract the customer, and such simple steps can be followed to give the car the value it deserves.

4- Changing worn-out tires, and making sure to clean and polish the wheels from impurities, reflects the extent of the owner’s interest in his car, and increases the price of the car.

5- Washing and cleaning the engine and removing stuck oils and dirt, is one of the important things that increases the value of the car, and highlights the good condition of the engine.

6- Unpleasant odors, especially caused by cigarettes, reduce the value of the car, and it is preferable before displaying it to replace the air filter, and to put a freshener inside the cabin.