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What is resale value, and why is it important? It’s not typically something that factors into a person’s car shopping process, but it should be. Resale value is exceptionally important when it comes to both buying and owning a car. Toyota of N Charlotte is here to explain.

What is resale value and why should it matter to you?

Resale value is basically how much money you can expect to get for your car if you were to sell it at that moment. It’s important to consider when you’re purchasing a ride; some cars hold their value better than others (with Toyota landing at the top of that list) and you want to ensure that you’re investing something that will get you the most bang for your buck down the road. However, there are also features you can seek out while purchasing to boost value even further! Check out these suggestions from our N Charlotte Toyota techs:
1) Upgrade your interior. A leather interior will always be a popular option no matter the year, so upgrade to get that plush leather trim and reap the benefits both now and later.
2) Shoot for the moonroof. A moonroof or sunroof will always be a wanted feature, so cars that have one tend to have higher resale value than cars that don’t. Plus, who doesn’t want to let the outside in on a nice spring day?
3) Power everything up. Power door locks, power windows, power rear door, power sliding doors – the power options are endless nowadays, and the more of these convenience features that you have, the better off you’ll be when it comes time to sell down the road.

4) Choose color carefully. Some paint colors just aren't as popular as others and can drive your resale value down. If you want to keep value high, the best colors to shoot for include red, white, black and silver (the more traditional hues).

5) Go automatic. Automatic transmission cars tend to have higher value than manual transmission cars. Our N Charlotte Toyota sales specialists can show you both options, but if you want more bang for your buck, shoot for auto.

Keep your N Charlotte Toyota’s value high throughout its life

But what about ownership? There are also steps you can take as a N Charlotte Toyota owner to keep value nice and high. Here are a few tips:

  • Detail your car regularly – keep it clean inside and out to protect the trim and the paint.
  • Get routine auto service to ensure everything is in good shape under the hood, and keep service records.
  • Keep receipts and warranties for any repairs or add-ons (like parts and accessories) that you have done.
Need to schedule auto service, shop parts, or want to take any of our N Charlotte Toyotas for a spin? Come on down and see us – we’re open seven days a week at 13429 Statesville Road, just off I-77 at exit 23!
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