One of the easiest ways keep the value of your car is by keeping it looking as good as possible. There are some very simple things you can do, and this article lists the top 9 ways to keep your used car looking like new.
(1) Vacuum and Shampoo Car Interior - To keep the interior from getting prematurely worn is to vacuum it out thoroughly at least once a month. Shampoo the seats and floor mats at least once a year to remove dirt and grime and clean all hard surfaces, such as the dashboard, with a damp chamois.
(2) Take Out The Trash - It’s great that drivers are becoming more environmentally conscience and not throwing their trash out the windows anymore, but you still have to remember to clean out that car once and awhile.
(3) Use Rust Protection - If you are concerned about rust there are a couple of things you can do to prevent it, from using a spray on rust protection to installing an electronic rust protector, or something as simple as washing and waxing your car frequently.
(4) Dirty Feet, Clean Seat - Get a simple plastic cover for the back of your front seats. Every time somebody gets into the back seat of your car, their boots or shoes scrape against the back of the front seats. Mud, slush and whatever else might be just outside your vehicle will get left behind. Better it gets left on a disposable plastic cover than on your seat fabric.
(5) No Smoking Policy - In order to retain that new-car-smell for as long as possible don't let anyone smoke inside your car.
(6) Use Car Clay - Do a thorough claying of your car from front to back. Although it may look like a piece of clay, it is in fact a synthetic Poly-Elastic resin material specifically made to remove embedded surface contaminants from your car.
(7) Tennis Ball Trailer Hitch Covers - Have you ever wondered why dogs like to chase cars? Well it turns out one of the best ways to keep rust from accumulating on your chrome trailer hitch is to take a tennis ball, cut a slit in it and slide over the ball of the trailer hitch.
(8) Spray Wax In Between Waxing - Use a spray waxing after you wash the car between your regular waxes to keep the car looking shiny and new. If you haven't time to do the whole car, at least take time to do the horizontal, or flat surfaces. These take the brunt of summer sun. The spray actually softens the wax surface and allows you to shine it up. When the wax starts to get thin, your polishing cloth drags on the surface and it's time for another wax job. Periodically you should use a cleaner to remove layers of old wax.
(9) Wash Your Car At Home - Most commercial car washes recycle the water, and the brushes they have are brutal on the finish. You should learn to wash your car at home. A simple car wash kit only costs about $25, and you surely know someone with a faucet and hose. Also only use automotive-purpose cleaner products.
With just a little extra care you can ensure your used car will look as new as the day it was driven off the lot, which will in turn help you with the resell value when it comes time to trade in or buy a new vehicle.
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ABOUT THE WRITERS
David Leonhardt and Corey Rozon are freelance business writers from Canada.
This article was written on behalf of MonsterAuto.ca, a Canadian used cars portal.
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