8/02/2010

How to Enhance The Resale Value of Your Car

Here are a few tips on maintenance of your car to help you to enhance the resale value.

Get car servicing at right time at authorized stations: Delay in car servicing may result in long term damage done to the car and ay also cause loss in the resale value of the car over a period of time.

Use car AC carefully: You can lengthen the life of your car by wisely using the air conditioner (AC) of your car. By simply switching off the AC when not required can ensure less pressure on the engine of the car.

Get tyres properly inflated: Properly inflated tyres help in a better performance of the car. If the tyre pressure is not proper it can also result in pressure on the car engine. It can also affect fuel efficiency of the car. Regular checking of tyre pressure is thus very important.

Drive carefully: Driving carefully is not only good for your safety but also for the resale value of your car. Even a minor car crash can lead to major loss of value in the resale value of your car.

Customize using Genuine Accessories: Customization of a car using dubious accessories may result in loss of resale value. To retain your cars resale value use only genuine accessories.

Repair car body in case of any scratches & dents done on the exterior & interior of the car. Fix car damages as soon as possible.

Buy genuine spare parts only: Buying local spare parts as it may cause long term damage to your car. Saving of few bucks may result in loss of a long term.

Use accelerator and brakes properly: Many people are careless in using brakes and acceleration in the car. Careless use of brakes shortens the life of the engine. Too abrupt acceleration also puts pressure on the engine of the car. So, be more careful in use of both. By experience you can actually learn to predict a situation when you have to use brakes and you can be prepared in advance. In any case, when you are driving carefully at a moderate speed, there will hardly be any need for abrupt braking or acceleration.

Give relaxation to car engine: Remember that the engine is a machine and be careful in its use. Do not keep in on unnecessarily. When you are stuck in a traffic jam or waiting at a major traffic signal, switch off the engine. This way you can lengthen life of the car as well as save fuel.

Avoid speeding: Besides putting your life at risk, rash driving also puts too much pressure on the engine. Driving at a moderate speed is good for the life of the engine. It is also good for your pocket as it will result in saving of fuel. Just by driving wisely you can ensure a long life for your car.
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Blogger Umair said...

Yeah such tips can maximize the resale value of the car at some extent but it really depends upon the efficacy of the engine and the exterior i think...

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http://www.dailytrader.com

August 2, 2010 at 11:02 PM  

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