
{"id":7138,"date":"2020-06-29T15:44:43","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T15:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/mbscottsdale\/?p=7138"},"modified":"2024-06-19T11:52:49","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T11:52:49","slug":"how-to-increase-the-value-in-your-old-car-before-trade-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/blog\/how-to-increase-the-value-in-your-old-car-before-trade-in\/","title":{"rendered":"How to increase the value in your old car before trade-in"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you searching for your next vehicle? Here\u2019s how to increase the value in your old car before you trade it in near Phoenix, AZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3>Tips on how to increase your car\u2019s value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/178\/2020\/06\/26115739\/trade-vehicle-sec_b.jpg\" alt=\"one hand giving car keys in another\" class=\"wp-image-11798\" width=\"272\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/178\/2020\/06\/26115739\/trade-vehicle-sec_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/178\/2020\/06\/26115739\/trade-vehicle-sec_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips on how you can increase the value of your car. Some of these things add up over time, and others are quick fixes to get your car in its best condition before you trade it in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>. Even though you\u2019re planning on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/sell-your-car-in-scottsdale-az\">trading in your vehicle<\/a> as soon as possible, it\u2019s a good idea to ensure your vehicle is up to date with all of its maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gather all the service documentation you have.<\/strong> No, you don\u2019t need every oil change and tire rotation, but if you\u2019ve have other vehicle services like spark plug replacement, new tires, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have it cleaned professionally<\/strong>. The look of your car may not be as important as the year, make, and model, but clean seats and an interior that doesn\u2019t smell like it\u2019s been lived in go a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix rust spots\/scratches<\/strong>. This is an easy DIY fix that won\u2019t take to long to take care of and getting your car as new-looking as possible can help increase its value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Repair any major tears in the seats<\/strong>. Much like the rust spots and scratches on the exterior, taking care of the interior can go a long way as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/blog\/mercedes-benz-of-scottsdale-d-r-i-v-e-charity-donations\/\">Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale D.R.I.V.E. initiative &amp; charitable donations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Vehicle service and maintenance in Scottsdale, AZ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Come on over to Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/car-service-in-scottsdale-az\">get quality vehicle service at a fair price<\/a>. We have a variety of expert team members on your service team who would love to get your car back in its best condition. If your vehicle needs maintenance then we encourage you to get in touch with our team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you searching for your next vehicle? Here\u2019s how to increase the value in your old car before you trade it in near Phoenix, AZ.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11797,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[73],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you wondering how to increase the value in your old car before trade-in? 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