Although a smooth ride and low miles are attractive selling points, your vehicle should still be taken to a car wash before offering it for sale. The glistening exterior and clean interior will provide a positive first impression before potential buyers even take a test drive. The following points highlight three of the most essential areas of the car to clean. 

3 Must-Clean Spots in Your Car

1. Auto Body

While driving, dirt, dust, chemical pollutants, and additional grime can stick to the auto body. The layer of muck can dull the brilliant finish of your ride and leave windows cloudy and hard to see through. Take the vehicle to a professional car wash and have technicians clean the frame, roof, doors, fender, hood, trunk, windshield, and windows. Removing the filth will restore the luster of your automobile. In addition to washing, auto detailing will make the vehicle look like new again. That’s because polishing and waxing the auto body will provide paint protection and remove small scratches and marks in the lacquer. 

2. Interior Cabin

Getting a whiff of pet odors, sweaty gym clothes, lingering food smells, and other unpleasant aromas could affect the sale. To prevent potential buyers from being met with an unpleasant stench, a professional should steam-clean and vacuum flooring and upholstered seats. A technician can also use upholstery cleaner to remove stains from beverage spills and other accidents. 

3. Under the Hood

When getting your car ready for sale, don’t forget to have the engine compartment cleaned. Dust and dirt from the road can get trapped under the hood and settle on the components. When a potential buyer looks under the hood, they might think the parts are worn and damaged. So the buyer can see the parts are in good condition, a technician can use a wet cloth and compressed air to clean the nooks and crannies.

For a car wash and detailing that gets you a better offer on your ride, contact the professionals at Auto Embassy in Columbia, MO. Since 2015, the technicians have helped motorists throughout Boone County and the surrounding communities fall in love with their vehicles again or get them ready to sell. They even have a VIP text club with reminders for your vehicle’s inspections, so you never have to worry about losing that new car look again. To sign up, text JOIN to 573-226-6198 and receive a free car wash. Find additional service information online, or see before and after photos on Facebook.