Sell Your Van with Clean Bodywork

A great way to retain the resale value of a used van in London is to keep it in clean condition both cosmetically and mechanically. Dealers will often pay a premium for a clean van because it means they don’t have to spend as much money on preparing the vehicle before they sell it to a customer.

Maintaining the Exterior: Bodywork and Cleanliness

If your van does get some damage and small marks, it is always better to get them repaired at a local vehicle repair body shop because, when you come to sell your van in Slough or High Wycombe, any damage around the bodywork will affect the value. A good way to keep your van clean and tidy is to infrequently polish the bodywork, regularly get it cleaned and keep seat covers on the seats to protect them from damage, cigarette burns and general wear and tear. It is also a good idea to have your engine steam cleaned once in a while to keep your engine area free from dirt and contaminants.

Preventing and Repairing Minor Damage

It is also good practice to keep your vehicle free from minor damage. You should try to replace cracked mirrors, polish small marks out from the bodywork and replace bits of trim if they become damaged. Maintaining your commercial vehicle in this way is a great way to keep your vans value as a high as possible when it comes to selling it.

Keeping Records and Spare Keys

To achieve a high price when you want to sell your van, you should also keep every bit of paperwork for general maintenance in a folder and keep the service book up to date. Dealers will often reduce the purchase price of a new or used van if it only has one key. It is a good idea to keep your spare key in a safe place. If it has been lost, it is good practice to have another spare key cut either from the dealer or a local key specialist who will be cheaper than a main dealer.

Ready to Sell Your Van?

If you have kept your used van in a good condition and you are hoping to achieve a high price for it, consider getting a quote from sellthevan.co.uk. They will give you a same-day quote and will collect the vehicle from you free of charge.