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No Magic Wand For Vehicle Appearance But Effects Are Magical
"Things are not always what they appear," said the magician
as he turned the scarf into a dove.
Unfortunately, when it comes to vehicles, things are often not exactly
as they appear, and that can be bad news for the car owner. It takes more
than a magic wand to turn a rusting hood, sagging headliner, and torn
upholstery into a thing of beauty.
A vehicle's appearance is of major importance to both the car and owner,
says the Car Care Council. They suggest several reasons motorists should
be attuned to this issue. Among them are increased value, satisfaction,
first impressions and the snowball effect.
Increased value — At trade-in time a well-kept vehicle can be worth twice
as much as its dirty, dented, peeling, ragged counterpart. That's like
extra money in the bank for the appearance conscientious car owner.
Satisfaction — Many motorists spend as much time in their vehicles as
they do in their living rooms. No one wants to sit on a sagging sofa,
walk on filthy carpet and look through broken windows at home, so why
do it in the car.
First impressions — Cars must make as much of an impression to the outside
world as one's clothing and cleanliness. A Rolls Royce is not a must,
but a car that's clean and has that well cared for look is vital.
Snowball effect — Mending a cigarette burn in the upholstery is not an
expensive endeavor, but let it go and guess what happens? Other "little"
problems begin to appear and the snowball effect begins. A ding occurs
on the side of the door, a rusty spot emerges on the bumper, a rear light
gets broken and a knob works its way off the stereo. What began as one
little job becomes many, perhaps involving paint, upholstery, molding
and more.
The best advice, according to the Council, is to keep your eyes open and
correct problems immediately. There's no magic wand, but there is common
sense; in this case, it will make your driving more pleasurable and your
trade-in more profitable.
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