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There\u2019s a strange old myth out there that if you clean your car out before you take it in for part exchange, you give the negotiating power to the dealer\u2014since the dealer now \u201cknows\u201d you\u2019re there for a sale. Poppycock. The dealer knows you\u2019re there for a sale because you\u2019re standing on their forecourt.<\/span><\/p>\n The fact your car is clean emphasises the fact you look after your car, giving you more<\/em> negotiating power. Fear not, it\u2019s never too late to work in a bit of elbow grease. You\u2019ve already put in the effort on the bodywork<\/a>,\u00a0now it\u2019s time to blitz the wheels, windows and cabin. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n To get the best wash on your wheels, you\u2019ll need a wheel brush. The Filmer Car brush 18797<\/a><\/span> is a mere \u00a34.16. It attaches to your garden hose and has an angled head to get into those harder-to-reach areas.<\/span><\/p>\n Separate wheel wash might sound like a bit of an indulgence (and pricey!), but Bilt Hamber\u2019s Auto Wheel is both award-winning and really effective. Brake dust builds up on your wheels and it\u2019s tough to break down that grease, congealed with dust and dirt too. Auto Wheel shifts muck from your wheels using a colour-changing formula, with little manual effort needed.<\/span><\/p>\n Finish the tyres with Simoniz Tyre Shine<\/a>. It\u2019s \u00a32 <\/span>and will give the black of the tyres that new shiny glow that impresses prospective buyers.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n The cheapest and most effective option for glass is to spritz a bit of vinegar on the windows and go crazy with the microfibre cloth or newspaper.<\/span><\/p>\n If a bird has mistaken your windscreen for a bathroom, spank \u00a33.50 for a pack of Armor All Glass Wipes<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0Enabling a smear-free shine, you can chuck the offending mess in the bin quickly and conveniently. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Now the outside is gleaming, it\u2019s time to consider the cabin. After a good vacuum of the upholstery, carpets and mats, with the Black and Decker car vacuum<\/a>, <\/span>it\u2019s time to evaluate the state of the seats.<\/span><\/p>\n Armor All\u2019s Carpet & Seat Foaming Cleaner<\/a>, \u00a37.15 <\/span>will get the majority of stains and marks out with a little elbow grease, but if the front seats are a bit of a mess, consider the Sakura SS3633 Car Seat Covers<\/a>. For less than a tenner, you can give your car seat appearance a new lease of life.<\/span><\/p>\n The dash and trim can be cleaned up easily with a microfibre cloth and this \u00a34 formula from Halfords.<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a smoker or damp dog owner, Meguiar\u2019s Air Refresh <\/a><\/span>is your new best friend. At a tenner, it seems pricey. It\u2019s a one-time use canister you set off and close the doors. The odour eliminator brings your upholstery to a more appealing \u2018new car\u2019 scent so you’ll attract rather than repel potential buyers.<\/span><\/p>\nHow do you clean badly stained alloy wheels?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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