Maintaining your car is essential, and one
commonly overlooked part of taking care of your vehicle is thoroughly cleaning
it. It’s easy to spill fast food on the way to work on the seats or neglect to
wash off the salt build up on the floors in the winter, but if you’re getting
ready to sell your car, you may want to do more than a basic cleanup; car
detailing may be the best option.

While car detailing may seem unnecessary, if
you’re thinking about selling your car, you might want to think twice. Presenting
a clean car to potential buyers can go a long way. It will attract buyers right
away and may even help sell your car faster than you expected.

Here, United Car Care reviews three reasons why having your car
professionally detailed is an excellent investment before selling your vehicle.

1. It Shows Potential Buyers You Took Care of
It

A dirty car can send potential buyers running
in the opposite direction. It sends the message that you may have neglected to
take care of the vehicle while you had it. On the other hand, a clean car is
impressive and sign that you cared about the vehicle.

Car detailing goes beyond the cabin of your
car, too. Professionals will also clean out the grime from the engine area and
off of the exterior of the car. Cleaning the engine area and exterior also
helps to preserve the parts and paint to keep them working well for years to
come.

When a person sees that even the engine is
clean, they will feel more confident that purchasing the car will be a solid
investment.

2. People Don’t Want to Buy Something Dirty

In general, most people don’t want to purchase
something that appears dirty. Especially when it is something they’re probably
going to spend quite a bit of time in. This will decrease your chances of
finding someone interested in the vehicle and wants to see it in person since
viewers can quickly point out any messes or stains in the pictures in the
advertisement.

Stains on the seats and floors can be a
significant turn off for potential buyers but can be quite challenging to
remove without the right equipment and chemicals. A car detailer will know
precisely what it takes to remove them and leave your car sparkly clean to
attract a prospective buyer.

3. Better Resale Value for the Car

Unfortunately, a car’s value only decreases
after purchasing, but car detailing can help you receive the most money
possible.

As mentioned above, it can present the car
well to potential buyers by showing you maintained it well and that it is
clean, which can often sell your car faster. By selling your vehicle sooner,
you won’t have to drop the price or settle for a much lower price.

Because your car appears in good condition,
you can also use that as leverage for a better price in negotiations.

About United Car Care:

United Car Care vehicle service contracts offer reliable
protection at an affordable cost, which is exactly what consumers want when
looking for mechanical protection for their vehicles. Our product is backed by
an A-rated insurer, thus providing our contract holders
with the utmost security.

United Car Care has earned an A rating with the Better
Business Bureau, which speaks to the way we do business—with integrity. We are
proud of the fact that we have had over a million satisfied customers as well
as many long-time relationships with our dealers and agents. These
relationships are a true testimonial to United Car Care’s core values: quality,
dependability, and customer service.