It’s not always straight forward to sell a vehicle, but it is a lot easier when it looks like the car has been well-maintained. If you are putting your vehicle on the market, perform a full inspection and determine some ways you can make it shine to intrigue more buyers. Implementing the following tips and other basic maintenance will allow you to ask for a higher selling price.

How to Sell a Vehicle for a Higher Price

1. Polish the Paint

Faded paint doesn’t automatically require spending hundreds or thousands on a new coat. Instead, you can spend $50 to $100 on a premium waxing job. This will help bring back some of the shine and cover small scratches or blemishes.

2. Scrub the Wheels

The tires and wheels can add to the luster of a car when they are clean and shiny. Before showing your vehicle to a prospective buyer, take the time to have them thoroughly detailed. Usually, scrubbing the rubber with soap designed for tires and water is enough, but if they are brown, you might want to consider using a more effective cleaner. For the wheels, use a cleaner specifically designed for the type of metal to avoid rust. Then, dry them with a terry cloth and apply a wheel protectant and tire dressing to keep them looking pristine for much longer.

3. Clear the Lights

Headlight covers are frequently ignored when car owners clean their vehicles, but they are relatively easy to brighten with the right products. You can also use a toothbrush as well as a baking soda and vinegar mixture to remove dirt and grime. Some people also swear by using toothpaste to defog the plastic, but the most foolproof and lasting method is wet sanding.

If you want to sell a vehicle, High Point Auto Salvage in North Carolina is in the market for wrecked, salvaged, and junk cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs. This auto salvage yard also maintains a large volume of new, used, and remanufactured auto parts to help those in the Triad Area restore their vehicles. Get a quote for your vehicle today by visiting their website, or order parts by calling (336) 889-9062.