3 Ways to Retain the Value of your Car, by Chesterfield & Rotherham Accident Repair Specialists

As specialists in vehicle preparation and refurbishment, we are often asked by our clients for advice on how to retain the value of their vehicles. We carry out all aspects of repair, including minor refurbishments to full crash repairs, so it’s safe to say we see our fair share of cars that need restoring to their original state in order to maintain their value.

It will come as no surprise when we tell you that our advice is that prevention is indeed better than the cure. Having said that, accidents happen, and some things are, therefore, out of the vehicles owner’s control. So, here are our top tips from experts in accident repairs in Chesterfield and Rotherham on what you can do to retain the value of your car.

Fix Dents & Scratches as Soon as They Happen

We always advise customers to get any dents, small dings, or scratches repaired as soon as possible. It’s easy to let one dent lead to two, and so on, which not only diminishes the value of your car, but subconsciously can lead to carelessness and a lack of respect for the vehicle. Instead of slipping into the mentality that it’s ‘just another scratch’, repair them as they happen and maintain the aesthetics and value of your car. So, whether it’s wheel refurbishment, windscreen repair, or car body repairs, bite the bullet and get them done!

Keep it Clean & Consider Paint Protection

Another simple, yet important piece of advice we always give car owners is to keep them regularly cleaned and protected. As specialists in vehicle repairs, we see a great many cars that naturally pick up stone chips, marks on the paintwork, or minor scratches, just from everyday use. But keeping your car clean will enable you to regularly check your vehicle for any minor damage that may need repair.

You may also decide to invest in protecting your cars paintwork further by choosing paint protection, which is a great low-maintenance way of keeping your car’s exterior in good condition and protecting the paint work. As experts in smart repairs and paint protection, we often recommend paint protection as a preventative measure. This invisible, durable coating can be applied over the top of the car’s paintwork, helping to shield the paint from stone chips, tree sap, bird droppings and fading, which are all common and damaging to cars that are left untreated.

Keep your Records

Of course, routine maintenance and repairs will make sure that your car is in good working order, solve any problems, and therefore maintain the value of your car. We always recommend that for every repair you carry out, and every time you have your car serviced, you keep all the paperwork associated with it. If you do come to sell your car, any prospective buyer will then have a full record, a proven history of repair and maintenance, as well as reassurance that the car was well maintained and cared for.

Smart Repairs in Chesterfield and Rotherham

As an independent, manufacturer approved crash repair facility in Chesterfield and Rotherham, we take pride in using factory approved techniques and materials to ensure your vehicle is repaired and maintained to a standard that will retain its value. For more info on the accident repair services we offer, as well as general maintenance of your vehicle including alloy wheel refurbishment, car body repairs, or windscreen replacement, contact CRS on info@cosmeticrepair.co.uk