Car Detailing Can Increase It's Value

Are you getting ready to sell your car? You may not think minor fix-ups are worth doing now  but that layer of dirt on your car, the stains on the seat and that burned out taillight send potential buyers the message that you didn't properly care for your car.

That could cost you money.

"You could probably negotiate an extra $300 to $500 if it's properly cleaned," said Alec Gutierrez, manager of vehicle valuation for Kelly Blue Book.

According to Lauren Fix, an auto care expert and spokeswoman for the Car Care Council, the value of a "mid-range car" can be increased by $2,000 or more when selling it privately by just sprucing it up and making minor, easy repairs.