How Does Fixing Dents Increase Car Value?

If you're getting ready to sell your car, you may not think minor fix-ups are worth doing now -- the new owner could spend the time and money instead of you -- but that layer of dirt on your car, the stains on the seat and that burned out taillight send potential buyers the message that you didn't properly care for your car.

Find out what steps you can take to reduce the depreciation of your vehicle.
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We've listed a few tips that will help you get the most money for your trade-in when it comes time to buy a new car.
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Here are some simple tips to help boost your car's trade-in value by hundreds of dollars

Last week, I wrote about what goes into calculating an accurate trade-in value so you can better understand that figure when the dealer presents it. Armed with this information, what steps can you now take to maximize how much you’ll get for your used car? First, the big question: Do you sell your used car …