Sell Your Vehicle

When you look at a pre-owned vehicle you can’t expect the cabin to be as clean or flawless as that of a brand new one. However, there are several key elements to look at to know what needs to be done or what has already been done:

• Carpet, seats, and fabric condition: Stains, dents, or burn marks.
• Plastic condition: Missing, broken, or scratched parts.
• Cleanliness and odors: Smoke, grease, waste.

While this is not an exhaustive list, it does feature most key points that will influence the resale value of a vehicle.

Visually speaking, how does it look? Are there traces of rust, dents, marks, or scratches? Is the paint even all around or are there matte spots? How are the body parts? Are there any missing or broken parts? Don’t forget the windshield: is it in perfect shape or is cracked or scratched?

In some cases, a quick visit to a certified car detailing service provider can help you obtain a higher resale value for your vehicle. Treatments like paint decontamination, wax, and polish, or the application of an active compound can correct several flaws at a low cost and in no time. Never forget, that a clean-looking vehicle is always more attractive than a dirty or rusty one.

Don't forget that after an accident, the car history report will list the incident and it won't go unnoticed. Having a certified collision repair center fix your vehicle will maximize its resale value.

The make, model, color, and options are just a few criteria that will influence the resale value of a vehicle.

The Origin: A vehicle that was originally sold in Canada is assuredly worth more than a vehicle that was sold in another country. The reason is quite simple: a vehicle originally intended for the Canadian market was designed to meet specific safety and emission standards. Moreover, it was modified and adapted to evolve in more rigorous weather conditions.

The Make & Model: No matter how hard we try not to discriminate against any manufacturer, the truth is that the make and model of a vehicle do matter. In fact, vehicles produced by well-established manufacturers are always worth more than their counterparts designed by the newest brands. Reliability and notoriety are two key elements that will naturally influence the resale value of a vehicle.

Scarcity: Some vehicles are manufactured in small production lots and are therefore harder to find as pre-owned models. Usually better equipped and aesthetically different, special edition models are sometimes sold at a higher price than their regular counterparts. On the other hand, some vehicles might be harder to find simply because they enjoyed less success. Unless you are able to find a buyer who wants your vehicle really bad, you might have to settle for a lower price than expected.

Exterior Color: A vehicle with an extravagant exterior color will be harder to sell than a black, gray, beige, or white car. It’s a question of supply and demand. The truth is, there are simply not as many potential buyers who are looking for a lemon-yellow vehicle as those who are willing to settle for a neutral color.

An essential information that shouldn’t be overlooked, the vehicle’s history reveals a ton of highly valuable information. It’s quite simple, it’s pretty much the same as when you shop for a house: you want to know what kind of work has been done lately and what needs to be done. An inspection performed by a specialist should provide all the information you need.

On the other hand, if you are trying to sell your vehicle, gather all the receipts regarding the latest performed maintenance services and repairs. This helps build trust between you and your potential buyer and also justifies a slightly higher price.