People taking care of used cars, expert says

Oct 13 2008

People planning to sell used cars are taking greater care of their vehicles to ensure they retain their value, it has been claimed.

According to Autoglym, new and used car sales have been affected by the current economic climate but people continue to remain willing to buy premium car care products.

Paul Caller, chief executive officer of Autoglym, said that people are now taking care of their cars more than ever before.

"Owners are keen to extend the life of their vehicle by keeping it clean and by protecting it from harsh weather and wear and tear," he remarked.

People thinking of selling a used car know that "every penny counts" are treating their cars to a high quality wash and polish to "add hundreds of pounds to the resale value", the expert added.

British Car Auctions recently reported that average used car values fell by £200 £4,765 in August, compared with £4,949 recorded during the previous month.
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