Motorists have been urged to follow one tip to boost their car’s value on the used market (Image: Getty)
A has before they sell their vehicle in order to get thousands more than they expected.
In November 2024, highlighted that the average fell by 4.7 percent to £14,710, with many drivers looking to sell their model looking for simple ways to boost its value.
Colin Boyd, automotive expert at , highlighted that one of the most effective ways to increase the cost of a used car is by making sure the .
He explained: “Does a run through the , a new fitted mat made from luxury velour, a valet service, some little luxury items, and an air freshener cost £5,000? No.
“But would the meticulous cleaning of your car – inside-and-out – help it reach the higher end of the value range? In my experience, yes!”
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Giving the interior a thorough clean can help to make a used car more attractive to buyers (Image: Getty)
Whilst many Brits can think of much more pleasant activities than spending time in the freezing cold to thoroughly clean each part of their vehicle’s interior, doing so could have a huge impact on how much sellers are willing to pay.
In particular, Colin recommended vacuuming the floors and the seats, cleaning inside the door pockets, and adding some accessories such as an air freshener or phone holder that can make the vehicle more practical and attractive.
Drivers who are not keen on the idea of a thorough interior spruce-up could also pay for a valet, with the expert recommending a bronze valet to ensure a deep clean without a sobering price.
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Colin also suggested buying accessories such as a phone holder to make the interior more attractive (Image: Getty)
Colin highlighted that drivers who sell a car with a fully-cleaned interior are often more likely to get the full asking price from potential buyers.
He continued: “Making sure you have a spotless car is important; that’s where these seemingly small luxuries can help you from getting endlessly lowballed by hagglers.
“It is all well and good to say ‘the car is worth x amount, and that’s what I want’, but that’s a much easier sell when you have a spotless, fresh-smelling, interior.”
In addition, Colin recommended that used car sellers choose the language they use carefully when negotiating the best price, recommending that they are direct and offer an ideal price.
He added: “The words you use are important. Saying ‘Well, I don’t think that’s enough’ will not have the same effect as ‘No. But what I can do is …’.”
By having an ideal price in mind, motorists are less likely to walk away from a deal feeling as if they should have received more for their car.