How to Maintain Car Resale Value

When most people buy a new car, especially in Malaysia, they will eventually sell it. In this post, we will go over four things you should be aware of from the time you acquire a car until you sell it so that you can sell it for a higher price. Please keep this article in mind for future reference and use it to sell more expensive cars.

Here are the 4 points you need to take attention.

 

1. MAINTENENCE

Orderly follow the service schedule

Even if you don’t notice any problems with your vehicle, it’s essential to have it inspected on a regular basis. As there is no vehicle inspection in Malaysia, some drivers do not inspect their vehicle but instead wait until the vehicle breaks down. An accident may occur if a vehicle unexpectedly fails while driving. In addition, the repairing cost is high due to the accident.

Proposal: Maintenance Package by Tiger Shoji

Our maintenance plan is a great value that includes inspection service twice a year. We will carefully inspect more than 30 locations in about 2 hours, according to Japanese inspection standard. If repairs are required, we will provide a three-step estimate and discuss with the customer to identify the best course of action.

Quickly repair the damage or replace the part

Some people will immediately fix scratches on their vehicles, but many may leave it because of little scrapes. When paint is scraped, oxidation may begin, such as rain, which can produce rust that damages the car body itself.

If you hear unusual noise coming from your car, even if it is unseen, take it to the experts and get it diagnosed. It may be costly to maintain in some situations, but if left unchecked, it can become more difficult and costly. At least technically, it is important to care about the parts that lied with safety issues and to maintain them as soon as possible.

Keep your car history recorded

The maintenance record demonstrates how well you have cared for your vehicle. Put all your car’s documentation in one place, such as a clear file, to prevent its loss. Keep the maintenance record because it could be the determining factor in the contract, reducing the buyer’s anxiety.

 

2. CAR CONDITION

Wash the car frequently

In Malaysia, sudden rain and parked bird droppings are more likely to stain the body of a car, and if left unchecked, the dirt will transform from easily removed to hard dirt. It is important to keep the car in good condition as quickly as reasonable. Even if your car is clean, we recommend washing it once a month.

Washing the car on a regular basis not only cleans it, but also made it easier to spot dents and scratches. Of course, the interior is just as significant as the exterior. To avoid a stinky environment, clean your couches, carpets, and dashboards.

Protect your car body & paint with coating

Of course, the interior is vital, but the exterior is what draws potential buyers in. The first impression of a sparkling car versus a dirty one is vastly different. Body coatings are expensive, but the benefits will more than make up for it.

Proposal: Auto Shine Detailing Package

Tiger Coat sticks to the body very strongly compared to other coating agents due to the nature of the glass coating agent, so the impact of protecting the paint lasts longer, and rain and dirt are less likely to adhere, so just washing with water is sufficient. Because it has the property of quickly eliminating dirt, washing the car will be a breeze, and you will be able to ride in a beautiful car for the rest of your life.

Don’t smoke in the vehicle

Cigarette odor remains for a long time, so if you want to sell your car for a high price, don’t smoke in it. Even smokers in Malaysia have minimal habit of smoking in the car, therefore being a non-smoking vehicle is a must.

 

3. Parking

Avoid nature affection damaging your car’s exterior

Parking is a crucial aspect of keeping your car in good condition. When parked in an area without a roof, stay away from trees where sap and bird droppings are likely to fall. The outside will be harmed if sap and bird droppings are left.

It is also usual to collide with the next vehicle when opening the car door. Finding a parking space can be difficult in some areas, but it’s always a good idea to have as much room as possible.

 

4. Safe Platform

Sell your car at a higher price on the right place

Malaysia has a plenty of used car sellers and platforms. Of course, some of them are trustworthy, but some are not. Please be wary of those who sell by tricking the vehicle’s condition, such as manipulating with the metre, or those who buy at a much lower price than they should be by creating various issues during the assessment process.

Not only traders but also individual sales, “ownership transfer, payment and delivery” are manipulated. Be sure to make a minimum contract in writing, not only verbally.

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At Flea Market Harimau, we support all processes so that there are no problems. If you want to trade safely and securely, use Flea Market Harimau.