Many people would love to keeptheir car looking like new. One easy way to accomplish that is simply washing
your car every once in a while to keep it clean. However, in addition to
washing your automobile, you should also get it detailed. Auto detailing is
much more thorough than a quick wash. Auto detailing includes cleaning you
car's interior and exterior and finishing it off by polishing and waxing to
make it shine. This service may seem to be suitable only for those with show
cars, but an auto detail is necessary to properly maintain your car and here
are the reasons why:
Improves Resale Value
According to CarsDirect.com, by
successfully incorporating auto detailing as part of your car's regular
maintenance routine, you will improve your vehicle's resale value much more
than someone who does not continuously detail their car. An article on
Bankrate.com states that a vehicle can depreciate by thirty percent after one
year of being in use and can depreciate by fifty percent after three years of
being in use. Usually a new car can cost about $30,300 as mentioned in The Wall
Street Journal. This means that after three years have passed, it would be
worth about $15,150. On the other hand, CarsDirect claims that even having your
automobile detailed just one time right before showing it to a potential buyer
can help you sell your car for up to one thousand dollars more.
Protection from Environmental
Damage
No matter if you park your car in
the garage as opposed to outside in he driveway or street, your vehicle is
bound to face the elements. Storms and UV rays can cause some serious damage if
your car is poorly taken care of. If you live in an area where acid rain can
fall, then storms can huge problem as they can easily ruin your paint job. As
discussed in Autopia.org, UV rays can damage your automobile's paint, by
causing it to change color, flake, and lose its glossiness. UV rays can cause
oxidation to occur, which causes the paint to become dull. Fortunately, a good
detailing can protect and preserve your car's paint.
Preserves Your Car
Everyone loves getting a brand
new car. Unfortunately, that new car scent and new car look fades over time,
but you can slow down its aging by having an auto detail service done at least
once a year. A proper detailing will perform a foam pad buffing on the exterior
to remove small scratches. It will also usually include the use of a clay bar to
remove pollutants and dust, such as rail dust and brake dust, that can
penetrate the clear coat of your vehicle and ruin its paint. Detailing takes
care of your automobile's interior by removing any dirt and disinfecting the
interior, which leaves your vehicle smelling great without the use of car
fresheners. Therefore, continuously detailing your car can keep it looking as
great as the day you bought it.