Change is the only thing that never changes. In this fast moving world fashion keeps on changing.

This holds good for your tastes and preferences too. With new cars flooding the consumer market, there is every chance that you feel like shedding your old car and get a new one.

But most times people end up selling their old car for a lower price. This is because they do not know how to increase the resale value of their car. There are several ways in which the resale value of your car can be increased. Let us see about them in this article.

You should keep your car clean. If your car is clean it will appeal more to the buyer and it may interest him to buy your car. Keeping your car clean should not be only for the purpose of selling.

But it may help when you decide to sell. You should vacuum clean your car regularly. Cleaning the upholstery and shampooing the floor can help in maintaining your interiors.

Maintenance of your car as per the regulations and schedule of the manufacturer is vital. Timely inspections and oil changes should be done. Any repairs should be done for maintaining the efficiency of the car. This way you can enjoy your rides and also get a good return when you sell your car.

Even if your car encounters a small repair, correct it as and when it happens. This is because no car is immune to repairs. But you should not postpone any repair thinking that it is a small one and something you can get way with. But sometimes that small problem may lead to some thing big and it may prove expensive.

You should subject your vehicle to annual check ups or annual inspections. This can help you to understand the performance of your car and its overall efficiency. An annual inspection is a rule in most states and it is a rule you should abide with if you want a good value for your car.

You can try parking your car at less congested parking areas even if you end up making a long walk. This is because by doing so you can save your car from damages, scratches etc. that happen due to various incidents in the populated parking areas.

You should maintain a separate file for all the paper works relating to your car. Paper works such as warranties relating to car or car parts should be kept safely. This can be of great use to the future buyers. Also it may instill confidence in them. Going this extra mile to offer paper works will make your car a healthy contender in the used car market.