A CAR expert has revealed nine things drivers can do to raise their motor’s price by thousands of pounds when it comes to selling it. Speaking exclusively to Sun Motors, Auto Express have opened up the simple steps that can be taken—some of which only take minutes—that can make a significant difference. 10 Using Auto Express' data, a Ford Puma ST-Line could lose on average £2,350 in value without a handful of simple tweaks Credit: Getty According to their findings, cleaning, minor repairs, or finding documents can boost a car’s value by £2,800.
Paul Barker , editor at Auto Express, says a little effort can go a long way when it comes to flogging a set of wheels. He said: “Most dealers will judge the value of used cars using an industry wide grading system from a company called CAP. “The condition is categorised into three main levels: Clean condition should have a full service history and minor wear and tear.
Read more on Motors AIM HIGH Ambitious car brand to release one of the cheapest EVs in UK THIS YEAR LONG ROAD AHEAD Major carmaker on 'brink of collapse' announces huge shake-up to management “The Average level will include multiple small scratches, scuffed alloy wheels and missing keys or manuals. Below condition will mean more damage and lots of missing paperwork.” One example can be made with Britain’s best-selling car, the Ford Puma, with Auto Express finding that a three-year-old Puma ST-Line will fetch a trade value of £11,550 if it’s in clea.
