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Preparing a Car for Sale

So it's time to sell your vehicle and you want to sell it at the best price and in the shortest time. Here are some tips to help you get your vehicle ready for sale.

Why renew your vehicle look before selling?
When you present your vehicle to an interested buyer, the initial impression that the car plays will largely determine the success of the continued sales process. A vehicle that looks unclean, with plastic parts that look old and faded, can immediately create a negative impression on the buyer. If the vehicle looks bad, the buyer will feel that you have not handled and maintained your vehicle properly, which could lead to a halt to the process or to a significant discount for the price due to the condition of the vehicle. Either way, you should make a smart effort to renew your vehicle so that you get the best price and sell easily and quickly.

What is the best way to renew a car before a sale?
Some think that a vehicle that looks too new (for example, repainting) may indicate an attempt to conceal serious flaws or accidents in the vehicle's past. As mentioned, the first impression of the buyer will always be about the external condition of the vehicle. If the vehicle appears to be dirty, neglected, the valuation of the vehicle in the eyes of the buyer will be lower than that of a vehicle that looks clean, well maintained and maintained. Of course, one should drive wisely and invest only in necessary repairs and innovations that can contribute to achieving the highest selling price. If the renewal or repair cost is high so that they are not an advantage in obtaining a suitable selling price, consideration should be given to repairing or presenting the vehicle with the existing defects. You end up selling a used car, not a new one, but you want to present it in the best possible cost and smallest position so that the buyer gets the feeling that the vehicle is better than its age dictates.

Exterior:

• Parts of plastic: Broken or scratched plastic that cannot be repaired or renewed, preferably replaced.
• Rust : Rust must be removed and metal treated with appropriate preparations for resurfacing, polishing or repainting. Rust will transmit that you are not handling and maintaining the vehicle properly and may even suspect that there are deeper problems in the vehicle
• Tires : It is advisable to use tire (wax) resin material. If the tires are worn, it is desirable to replace them with new ones.
• Color : When the color state is not renewable, it may require repainting. In most cases, it would be preferable to display the vehicle with the color defect (as long as it is not rusty), so that the buyer does not suspect that they are trying to hide a serious accident that the vehicle allegedly went through the bodywork and coloring. You can reduce the color of the paint and the tinsel from the sale price for the buyer if the repair is necessary. A unique product that refreshes and renews many colors and flavors.
• Wipers : Sunscreen wipers in dry or worn mats, preferably new ones.
• Rubber bands : Rubber windows that are cracked or dry, and should be replaced with new ones.
• Suns and Mirrors : Make sure they are clean, intact, proper and free of cracks.

 Internal:
In the passenger compartment, consider replacing non-cleanable or renewable broken parts that should be in good condition depending on the age of the vehicle.

A passenger compartment that looks in a state of the art, clean and clean will transmit a good feeling to the buyer. Every personal item including the glove compartment must be removed from the passenger compartment.

• Upholstery : If the original or alternate upholstery in the vehicle has stains that cannot be cleaned or torn, it is advisable to replace or cover with seat covers that can be easily removed. You can contact a professional upholstery to do this or purchase a set of upholstery suitable for your vehicle. Avoid upholstery with outrageous colors and designs that will not necessarily suit most buyers.
• Rugs : If the rugs are worn or stained to the extent that they cannot be cleaned, switch to new ones.

 Engine and mechanical parts:
Make sure the engine and all mechanical parts are working properly and working properly. If necessary, place the vehicle in the garage for handling and alignment. Make sure the engine oil level, coolant, brakes, water are at their proper height.

• Radiator : Make sure that there is no fluid in the radiator and that the engine does not heat up while traveling. If necessary, a radiator must be repaired or replaced.
• Exhaust : Improper exhaust (holes, etc.) can overheat and cause increased air pollution and should be replaced or repaired.
• Brakes : If the brakes are worn they must be replaced or renewed (renewal / engraving of brakes plates for example).
• Shock Absorbers : Defective or worn shock absorbers will be well felt on a test drive and will be discovered in a car test and should be replaced before sale.
• Clutch: If necessary, make clutch or swap direction if worn.

Trunk:
Check that all original parts are present (warning triangle, tool kit, backing and wrench, spire wheel, etc.).

Electricity: Electrical
faults in the vehicle must be repaired. Electrical malfunctions can be difficult to locate and repair so make it very difficult to sell the car.

• Battery : Make sure the battery is correct and replaced if necessary.
• Flashlights and signalers : Replace bulbs.
• Control Panel : Control bulbs on the control panel should be replaced. Lighting warning lights need checking and repair accordingly
  
  
  • Accessories and add-ons : All accessories and add- ons that are not in accordance with the law and regulations must be dismantled and removed. Broken or non-renewable accessories should also be removed.
    
    

  Thorough Car Cleaning
  You can do the cleaning yourself if you have the time and the desire to do so or contact the specialized car cleaning and car repair institutes for sale.

  First of all, a thorough wash of the vehicle with the best car wash soap must be performed, all external and internal parts free of dirt, mud and dust. This sounds obvious, but you'll be surprised how many people don't bother to do this basic pre-sale.

  Externally

  • Dust and mud : Clean the vehicle in depth, look for hidden areas - under the doors, hood, behind the fuel hood, slots, vents, etc.
  • Plastic parts : The discarded plastic parts (bumpers, etc.) must be cleaned and treated with a plastic renewal preparation. Faded plastic can add years to the age of your vehicle and will be an expression of the sale price.
  • Flashlights and Signalers: Faded flashlight lenses should be replaced with dedicated preparations. Incorrect bulbs should be replaced.
  • Color : If the color is lost from its l, treatment to renew the look of the paint can do wonders.
  • Stickers : Labels are usually your personal expression and may not be to the buyer's liking. If possible, remove them.

  Internally
  make sure all passenger compartment is clean, free of dust and stains.

  • Carpets and Upholstery : Vacuuming from the upholstery and rugs should be done and stains cleaned whenever possible.
  • Dashboard and Inner Plastics: Thoroughly clean all parts of dust and use renewable plastic materials to get a clean, crisp look.
  • Odor : Invest in a car odor (some even mention the smell of a new car). Even unpleasant odor inside the passenger compartment can put off a potential buyer.

  Engine compartment

  • Battery : Check that the battery connections are clean and tight.
  • Engine : Engine washing can convey a good feeling to the buyer, but there are also some who suspect that they are trying to hide oil fluid from the engine. In any case, even if you do not do a professional engine wash, invest in cleaning the engine compartment from dust, dirt, leaves and polishing the plastic parts.

  In the garage:
  Vacuum the carpets in the luggage compartment, remove all unnecessary items.

   Renewal of the plastic parts of the vehicle
  If the plastic parts are in good but faded condition (tambons, mirrors and other plastic parts), or look old, there is a product called which is a real revolution in the field of plastic renewal. Other materials on the market only provide a cosmetic solution (lasting a few days at most) since they are applied as an outer layer to the plastic and do not really handle plastic or penetrate in depth over time. Most of the materials are based on silicone and oils and as mentioned do not provide a real solution to the need to renew the parts. Also, most of these materials leave a sticky layer on the plastic parts that are not comfortable to touch, leaving dust and dirt sticking to it easily.

  Polytrol compared to these materials, is a liquid oil based material (international patent bearing material) produced in France which is absorbed and penetrated to the depth of the plastic, returns its natural moisture level and leaves no outer layer.

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