Prepare your vehicle
for resale by having the car cleaned and
detailed by a professional detail shop. Having
your car cleaned gives you an edge over other vehicles
in
the market. An attractive car can justify a higher selling price.
Cleaning the exterior
A simple 1/2 day spent giving your car a wash and polish and cleaning the interior
thoroughly will give the appearance of a well looked after and cared for vehicle.
Start with the exterior of the car, giving it a good wash, rinse and removing
all
loose water with a shammy leather before giving the vehicle a wax and
polish. Don't forget to clean all the bits you usually skim over - around
the doors, inside the boot and inside the wheel arches. Treat yourself to some
bumper and trim restorer (usually a silicon based spray) and for that special
touch
some tyre blacking spray will make all the difference to the finished, and
shiny, vehicle for sale.
Engine cleanup
To show that your car is really cared for, you might want to consider giving
the engine a wipe over or even a steam clean! But, be careful with steam, as
on older cars there are probably delicate components that won't take too kindly
to a hard blast of hot steam. A simple wipe out with a wet cloth will give
a better impression than caked greased, grime and dust from the road.
Cleaning the interior
With the interior, have a good tidy up instead of simply piling everything
up in the glove compartment. Vacuum thoroughly using the attachments
to get into all the nooks and crannies. Although it is possible to
buy all manner of trim restorers and cleaners, you can't beat good old washing
up
liquid
and
hot
water! Use air fresheners, however, avoid going overboard. If you
smoked a lot in the car use an odour neutraliser and wash/clean the ashtray.
Clean the windows using a damp shammy or better still some window cleaner
and whilst doing your rear window, use a side-to-side motion so as not to
damage your heating element. Clean accessories
Before you finish, take a good look at the mats - if they are past their best,
take them out and either replace them or just show the immaculate carpet
underneath!
Try to replace accessories with the originals (pedals, steering wheel,
dash panels, etc) otherwise this could give the impression that the vehicle
has been thrashed.
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