{"id":9898,"date":"2015-04-22T08:00:01","date_gmt":"2015-04-22T13:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/?p=9898"},"modified":"2015-04-22T01:40:44","modified_gmt":"2015-04-22T06:40:44","slug":"aaa-gives-tips-for-increasing-you-cars-resale-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/2015\/04\/22\/aaa-gives-tips-for-increasing-you-cars-resale-value\/","title":{"rendered":"AAA gives tips for increasing you Car’s Resale Value"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spring is the best time to get the highest price for your used vehicle<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"AAA\"Knoxville, TN <\/b>– Depreciation is the single most expensive cost of owning a vehicle. Your vehicle depreciates the minute you drive it off the lot, and steadily decreases in value each year.<\/p>\n

As a quick rule of thumb, a car will lose between 15 and 20 percent of its value each year. After three years of a car\u2019s life, depending on the vehicle, it may have depreciated by as much as half of its original value.<\/p>\n

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Here are some tips to get the most out money out of your vehicle:<\/h3>\n

1. Shop with resale in mind – <\/strong>If you will keep your vehicle for less than five years, resale value should be an important consideration. Air conditioning, automatic transmission, leather seats, a moonroof and rear-entertainment systems can positively impact resale value. Also, pick a conservative color. Black, white and gray are the safest color choices. Interior colors should be conservative as well; unique embroidered leather or special trim will not add to the resale value.<\/p>\n

2. Maintain you vehicle – <\/strong>The overall condition of your vehicle matters most to used-car shoppers. Any collision history \u2013 even if the damage is repaired \u2013 decreases your resale value. Fix dents, scratches and dings immediately before they become more serious. Follow the proper maintenance schedule and keep all of the receipts. Complete any necessary recalls; they are free, and not having them performed could compromise the safety and operation of the vehicle. Most important, keep the mileage low. High mileage will hurt trade-in values and low mileage cars will sell for a premium. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, annual mileage of roughly 13,500 a year is considered average. If you drive more than that it will detract from your car\u2019s value; if you drive less than the average, your car is likely to depreciate at a slower rate.<\/p>\n

\"AAA<\/a>3. Determine the condition of your vehicle – <\/strong>Many people overestimate the condition of their car, discounting dings, scrapes and wear. How does NADA Guides define vehicle condition?<\/p>\n