2020. What a year. This year has thrown everything imaginable at us. What is one thing you don’t want to do? Lose money. In today’s market, vehicles can depreciate in value with ease. Stay clear of these three things to keep your vehicle from depreciating too fast.
No Smoking Allowed!
Not only do cigarettes smell up your car, they go one step further. Cigarette smoke can get into the fabric inside of your car, discoloring it and making the fabric smell for years to come. Not to mention the smell, smoking cigarettes inside your vehicle runs the risk of potential burned holes in the car’s interior.
Cigarette smoking can potentially be a hard habit to kick, you can always look at alternatives such as patches, gum, or even e-cigarettes!
Keep an Eye on the Oil-Change Sticker
Neglecting your vehicle’s service can be very harmful to vehicles down the line. One of the first things used-car buyers look at is a vehicle’s service history to ensure good car care. Keep a sharp eye on your oil-change sticker to avoid the possibility of forgetting your car’s scheduled service appointments.
Don’t Celebrate Too Many Car Birthdays
According to Edmunds, each mileage milestone can greatly decrease the value of your vehicle. The first of which is between 30k – 40k, followed by 60k – 70k and ending with 100k miles. If you plan on selling your vehicle, do it within each of those milestones to maximize the return you can get.
These are just a few of the ways you can retain the value of your car. Feel free to ask one of our car care experts for more tips! Stop in for an oil-change, no appointment necessary.
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