Ever wondered how to keep your vehicle’s value high? What about how to make your vehicle last long? Whether you are looking to trade in your vehicle and get the most value out of it or looking to keep your vehicle for years to come, these steps will help you do just that. You don’t have to wonder anymore! We have got you covered.

• Seat Covers: If you ride frequently with pets or use your vehicle to haul items around, this might be a good investment for you. Protecting your seats now, saves you money in the long run and keeps your seats brand new longer.
• Wash/Dry: Regularly detailing the exterior of your vehicle keeps your car looking fresh and clean but also prevents rust. Say you live in an area where the winters are brutal, washing away the salt may save your vehicle from rusting quicker.
• Clean Interior: We all have those mornings where we rush and spill every sip of coffee. Well, in order to keep your vehicle clean, you must clean it up! Clean the trash that piles in your center console and vacuum to get all the sticky stuff off of your floors and seats! Pick up those gym clothes you meant to use at the gym…four months ago.
• Smoking: Along with cleaning your interior, getting rid of the tough odors such as the odor of smoking will make a big difference. Picture those cars that smell horrible as soon as you open the door, and people get in while plugging their nose hoping the driver doesn’t realize what that you opened the windows to get rid of the smell…in the dead of winter…yeah- don’t let that happen!
• Brake Slamming: Okay, I’m guilty of this for sure as I’m sure some of you are as well, (I see you out there). Slamming on your brakes wears out the material which means getting brakes installed have to happen more frequently. Usually takes about a day, so this means leaving your vehicle at the dealership or shop. Brake’s aren’t cheap people!

Whether turning your vehicle is the next step or you just want your baby to last longer, this is the way to go! Taking care of your vehicle will be beneficial and will cost less in the long run! Who doesn’t love saving money! You might be thinking this is such a long list…well this is only part one! Stay tuned for part two next week!

Ahmad, Saad. “15 Tips for Maintaining Your Car.” 15 Tips for Maintaining Your Car’s Value and Longevity #Infographic ~. Visualistan, n.d. Web. 18 Apr. 2017.