Ten Ways to Maintain the Value of Your Car

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Ten Ways to Maintain the Value of Your Car

Ten Ways to Maintain the Value of Your Car

  1. Keep the car in the garage. ...
  2. Get regular tune-ups. ...
  3. Don't smoke in your car. ...
  4. Clean up stains on carpet and upholstery as soon as possible. ...
  5. Get the oil changed regularly. ...
  6. Investigate and repair any unusual engine noises. ...
  7. Use Armor-all or equivalent product to protect vinyl surfaces. ...
  8. Wax your car a few times a year.

  1. How will you maintain your car to help keep its value?
  2. What car maintains its value best?
  3. What determines the value of a car?
  4. How do you maintain a car?
  5. What car loses value the fastest?
  6. Which cars last the longest?
  7. What cars dont depreciate?
  8. What is the resale value of a car?
  9. Is Kelley Blue Book accurate?
  10. What to know if you sell your car?

How will you maintain your car to help keep its value?

15 Tips for Maintaining Your Car's Value

  1. Avoid Repairing Your Car by Yourself.
  2. Use Floor Mats. ...
  3. Avoid Damage to the Wheels. ...
  4. Polish Faded Headlights. ...
  5. Maintain the Fluids and Tire Pressure on Your Car. ...
  6. Fix the Body of a Car Before Selling It. ...
  7. Get Your Car Serviced Regularly. ...
  8. Don't Eat, Drink or Smoke in Your Car. ...

What car maintains its value best?

Best Resale Value: Top 10 Cars

  • Chevrolet Silverado.
  • Subaru WRX.
  • GMC Canyon.
  • Toyota 4Runner.
  • GMC Sierra.
  • Toyota Tacoma.
  • Honda Ridgeline.
  • Toyota Tundra.

What determines the value of a car?

There are various sources to help you find out the value of your used car; three popular sources are Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com), National Automotive Dealers Association, and Edmunds. Different factors will affect the value of your vehicle such as the mileage, the condition, your location, and the color of the car.

How do you maintain a car?

Every Other Fill-up, Do These Three Things

  1. Clean windshield. ...
  2. Check tire pressure. ...
  3. Change oil every 5,000 miles. ...
  4. Change air filter every 12,000 miles. ...
  5. Rotate tires every 5,000 to 10,000 miles. ...
  6. Wash your car regularly. ...
  7. Don't use the inside of your car as a garbage can.

What car loses value the fastest?

10 Car Brands That Crash in Value

  1. Maserati. Maserati. Average 5-year depreciation: 69.0%
  2. Volvo. Volvo. Average 5-year depreciation: 66.4% ...
  3. BMW. BMW. Average 5-year depreciation: 66.1% ...
  4. Audi. Audi. Average 5-year depreciation: 64.6% ...
  5. Lincoln. Lincoln. ...
  6. Infiniti. INFINITI. ...
  7. Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz. ...
  8. Land Rover. Land Rover. ...

Which cars last the longest?

See the full list of the longest-lasting car brands below:

  1. Toyota. Toyota Land Cruiser. Hollis Johnson/Business Insider.
  2. Honda. Honda Accord. ...
  3. GMC. GMC Sierra Denali. ...
  4. Chevrolet. Chevy Silverado. ...
  5. Ford. Ford Mustang. ...
  6. Lincoln. Lincoln Navigator. ...
  7. Subaru. Subaru Crosstrek Limited. ...
  8. Jeep. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. ...

What cars dont depreciate?

15 Fun, Affordable Cars That Aren't Likely to Depreciate

  • 1978–1989 Porsche 911. Greg SharkoCar and Driver. ...
  • 1993–1995 Mazda RX-7. ...
  • 1993–1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. ...
  • 1991–1995 Toyota MR2 Turbo. ...
  • 2001.5–2002 BMW M Roadster. ...
  • 2001–2006 BMW M3. ...
  • 1995–2001 Acura Integra GS-R. ...
  • 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX.

What is the resale value of a car?

Kelley Blue Book says depreciation is how much the value of your car decreases after you drive it off the lot. Typically, you want to look at the five-year outlook for the resale value of your car. Resale value refers to what your car, truck, or SUV will be worth when you try to sell it or trade it in later on.

Is Kelley Blue Book accurate?

The Kelley Blue Book—and its equally popular website—is one of the most trusted guides for automobile pricing, used by those who are buying or selling cars. Kelley assesses the following values: private party value, trade-in value, suggested retail value, and certified pre-owned (CPO) value.

What to know if you sell your car?

Here's how to remove the stress and maximize the cash when you sell your car privately, rather than trading it in to a dealer.

  • Collect your paperwork. ...
  • Set an asking price. ...
  • Give your car curb appeal. ...
  • Create ads that sell. ...
  • Screen callers carefully. ...
  • Set up a test drive. ...
  • Close the deal.


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