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How a $300 Detail Can Add $1000 to Resale Value
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How a $300 Detail Can Add $1000 to Resale Value

When selling a used car, buyers buy with their eyes. A clean car suggests a well-maintained car.

The "Curb Appeal" Effect

Most buyers decide if they want a car within the first 10 seconds of seeing it. If the paint is dull and the wheels are covered in brake dust, they assume the engine was neglected too.

The Engine Bay Trick

Pop the hood. If it's covered in grease and grime, buyers worry about leaks. A clean engine bay (part of our Full Reset package) makes a 10-year-old car look brand new and gives buyers confidence to pay your asking price.

Photography Matters

We see it all the time on Craigslist/Facebook Marketplace. Dark, dirty photos get lowball offers. Shiny, detailed photos get top dollar. Investing $300 in a detail before taking listing photos is the best ROI you can get.

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