Boston Lexus Dealers Offer Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Used Car

Boston Lexus Dealers Offer Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Used Car

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If youre ready to trade in your old friend for a newer model, your Boston Lexus dealer wants to give you a few tips for preparing your car for trade-in so you get the full value from it. Often trading it in at the dealer will not get you top dollar. But if you plan to sell it yourself by posting online you should follow this checklist first.

Without spending too much time or money, these steps can help you get the most money for your vehicle, according to your Boston used Lexus LS dealer.

Start off by cleaning your vehicle from top to bottom, inside and out. Wash the outside and then tackle the inside by using a dust cloth to get any dirt of hard surfaces, vacuuming thoroughly (that means under, around, in and between the seats), and washing the windows free of any dog slobber or mini me residue. If you have leather seats, condition them and make sure there is no odor of any kind. If there is, try a healthy dose of air freshener on the carpet and upholstery.

Remove everything from the car that didnt come with the car. Bumper stickers and dash ornaments are not going to sell your car. When you visit your Boston Lexus dealer you dont see a wiener dog on the dashboard. Take yours out!

Wax it by hand after diligently removing any bugs, oil or other stick-ons that didnt come off with the wash. Always work in the shade when you wax to give yourself plenty of time. Put it on carefully so you dont spend hours later trying to scrape, dig or wash it out of cracks and crevices.

If you have black plastic trim thats faded, try to gain access to a heat gun, use the lowest setting and slowly use it until the color comes back. If you get it too hot you will melt the plastic, so move it constantly and keep it set on low. Thats L-O-W. There are trim restoring kits and products, but they are not as effective.

Love your tires. Scrub them, along with the rim, with a soft brush and make sure you get it all the way around. You will have to move the car at some point. Use some product to make them shine - Armor All works great. If you want to know the best product to use, check in with your Boston used Lexus LS dealer.

Now that it looks the best it can, you need to look it over and decide if there are any deal breakers where you need to invest money to get it sold. If you have a side mirror hanging on by one wire or a big hole in the drivers seat, these might be issues. New tires can be a big selling point, but dont overspend or you wont get your money back in the sale. Any issues with the vehicle that would cause it to fail an inspection should be fixed, such as broken or burned out lights, a cracked windshield, etc.

When it comes to pricing your vehicles, you will probably think its worth more than it is - its been a faithful friend for years, after all. Compare other similar models and years and look on Edmunds.com and at Kelley Blue Book values. This will get you in the ballpark. Of course, its really worth what someone is willing to pay, so if you can drum up a bidding war between your cousin and the neighbors college-bound daughter, go for it.

Be honest in your description and post a picture. Few people will bother to call or come look at your vehicle without seeing it first. And always practice the Golden Rule.

About the Author:
Rod Johnson is a freelance writer and auto enthusiast. His articles feature information on your Boston Lexus dealer for customers of Boston used Lexus LS.



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