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If you just bought a new car, then you probably want to maintain its quality for as long as possible. Here are three ways to maintain the value of your car with ease:
1. Get Your Maintenance Done
It can be tempting to take it easy and simply enjoy the smooth, problem-free ride of a new car without worry over maintenance. However, it’s ideal not to take this blessing for granted. Schedule your car for regular tune-ups in order to keep it in shape. Just like a healthy person needs an annual check-up, healthy eating, and exercise, your car also needs its TLC!
Also, a minor or undetected problem can become more significant if you don’t rush to look into it. Generally speaking, getting maintenance done in its proper time can make your car more efficient and can even keep your engine running more smoothly.
2. Clean-Up Messes Quickly
Often when we’re thinking about car maintenance, we consider the mechanical aspects: all the invisible aspects that could possibly go wrong on the inside. However, there is one aspect that you have almost complete control over and can fix yourself: stains!
Aesthetics — the general look of your car — does impact the price tag. You could have a car with low mileage, but if the fabric looks horrid, you won’t be able to sell it at the same value. The trick? Keep some anti-stain remover in the glove compartment, along with some towels for large spills. For coffee and kids’ drinks, find cups with secure lids, or encourage your kids to drink water. Also, consider stopping off at a park to eat your meals rather than chewing in the car.
3. Don’t Smoke In It
It is best not to smoke at all, due to the effect on our health. But if you are a smoker, do not smoke in your car at all. Cigarette smoke worms its way into the fabric. Even if you leave the windows open as you smoke, the smell does its harm almost immediately. Cigarette smoke can also tarnish the sharp, sleek colors of your car’s interior. What was once a unique, fresh look can become yellowed and hazy.
Statistics suggest that about 78% of people do not smoke. For non-smokers, this kind of deterioration will be more noticeable simply because they are not used to it themselves. If they can choose between buying a smoke-affected car or a clean one, they’ll often opt for the cleaner one. Don’t lose out. Preserve your health and your car, too. Stop at a restaurant for a smoke break, or cut the habit altogether.
If you just invested in a brand-new car, or if you just love yours so much that you want to hang onto it, try to care for it as best as you can by following these tips. Even if you never sell your car, you will benefit from its value by enjoying the ride so much more!
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