Drivers have been urged to follow three tips to get the highest price for their used car (Image: Getty)
A motoring expert has urged all to do three things in order to get the best possible price on the .
Whilst the typical cost of a is starting to increase once again, the competitive market means sellers need to go the extra mile to get a particularly good amount for their current model.
Andy Turbefield, motoring expert at the , highlighted that one of the easiest ways to is by making sure that the service history is together.
He advised: ” are increasingly becoming digitised and are held in the ‘online vehicle service records database’. These are typically managed by the car manufacturer or .
“When selling your car, make sure that you have the paperwork for all services to hand, otherwise, you may be offered a price based on its online-only record. Having a full service history can increase the resale value of a vehicle by 10 to 20 percent.”
:
Vehicles with a full-service history (FSH) can be worth up to 20 percent more than equivalent models (Image: Getty)
A full-service history should be able to outline any previous repair work or maintenance that has been conducted – proving to any potential buyers that the seller has properly looked after the vehicle.
Whilst many of these documents can be found online via the databases of garages and dealerships, printing out a physical copy can help to make the information easily accessible for customers.
By spending 30 minutes putting the vehicle’s service history together, Halfords noted that drivers can increase the value of their used vehicle by as much as 20 percent.
Don’t miss… [REPORT]
Using a stain remover to clean the interior can help to give the car a much fresher appearance (Image: Getty)
In addition to gathering data, Andy recommended that used car sellers by a specialist stain remover to thoroughly clean the interior, with the £6 product able to add as much as £400 to the value.
He explained: “Stains in a car always represent a gamble for a buyer. They may come out with some soap and hot water, or they might be permanent and present a big issue for resale.
“As such, buyers will often err on the side of caution and reduce their offer by a significant amount if a stain is present. However, a good car-specific stain remover and a bit of elbow grease will often do the job, so it’s more than worth putting in the graft before a sale.”
Finally, the driving expert suggested that drivers apply a small amount of black tyre dressing to their car, helping to give them a cleaner, fresher appearance, in addition to simple accessories such as a new air freshener.
He added: “Obviously give the car a good clean inside and out and go the extra mile and give it a polish. However, my number one tip is to use black tyre dressing. This gives your tyres that brand-new, deep black shine.
“Appeal to the nose too. Rather than an air freshener with a strong floral odour (which may appear to be masking other smells) get that new car smell with an odour refresher or eliminator.”