Sooner or later you are going to sell or trade in the vehicle you currently own. Whichever way you go, the trick is to get the maximum value out of your vehicle while paying the minimum amount possible for your new set of wheels. Achieving both is the classic car buyer's problem, but you'll have an edge if your vehicle drive is in good running, clean and shiny condition.
Now, I'm not talking about a tune-up and quick wash, wax and vacuum. That's always a good place to start, but to get the top dollar for your trade-in, your vehicle needs to be in "concours" condition. The sharper your car looks, the more it is worth to a prospective buyer and the easier it is to sell. To a casual buyer, a car that runs well and looks sharp catches the eye and tells that buyer that the vehicle has been well maintained. In short, it is a good investment.
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Sooner or later you are going to sell or trade in the vehicle you currently own. Whichever way you go, the trick is to get the maximum value out of your vehicle while paying the minimum amount possible for your new set of wheels. Achieving both is the classic car buyer's problem, but you'll have an edge if your vehicle drive is in good running, clean and shiny condition.