Throughout your ownership, taking the best care possible of your vehicle is universally recommended. Doing so can ensure you see the best resale value when you want to sell or trade it in. From repairs, upgrades, and touch-ups, here are a few tips from us here at our Calgary Honda West dealership that can help you make the most out of your vehicle’s value. When you’re ready to sell, get in touch with our Calgary Honda team for a market-accurate appraisal and competitive offer on your model. Your current used vehicle can also be traded-in towards a brand-new Honda model right here from our lot in Calgary. Learn more here.

Take Care Of Your Vehicle

The best thing you can do to ensure your vehicle retains its value is to take care of it consistently throughout your ownership tenure. Keep up with regular service, have all the needed minor or major repairs done, and consistently clean and detail it. Consistent care will help ensure it’ll be close to sale-ready at all times. On the flip side, it may be hard to secure a sale. Alternatively, it. the sale will be for far less than market value. Keeping your maintenance records shows the goodwill of your upkeep. 

Repairs, Touch-Ups & Upgrades

Touch up your vehicle with OEM paint pens, or undertake minor maintenance like a lightbulb or air filter replacement. This goes a long way in retaining value for your vehicle. While any significant repairs should be completed by certified professionals, you can handle small-scale issues on your own with a little bit of time investment. For greater added value, consider enhancing your vehicle with upgrades. Upgrades like rims, tires, and floor mats are desirable to potential future drivers.

Check the Tires

Tires are one of the most important parts of your vehicle, and tire health is something everyone looks at when purchasing a vehicle. Ensure your tires and rims are as clean and presentable as possible. However, appearance isn’t enough, as tires must be functional first-and-foremost. Check to make sure your tires have a healthy amount of tread left on them before selling. Otherwise, potential buyers may decrease the appraised value of the vehicle. If you need new tires or even an extra set of winter tires, check out our inventory here at our Tire Store in our Parts Department or visit our Calgary Honda Tire Centre.

Prepare Your Documents

It’s always best practice to keep physical records of all vehicle maintenance and repair work done to your car. This documentation is important during the sale process, as it provides a clearer insight to the history of work that has been done, and the work that will need to be done for your vehicle. Having documentation helps cut down the time it may take to execute the sale, and removes a lot of hassle regarding inspection and vehicle reports.

You’re now finally ready to sell your vehicle, so visit our location here at our Calgary Honda West dealership to get an appraisal today. We use accurate current-market value when appraising our vehicles, and are always looking to add to our robust used vehicle inventory. Book your appraisal with us today, and trust our Calgary, Alberta dealership for everything Honda sales, service, and parts.