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A car with low mileage means it hasn’t driven much and also indicates an engine that is still in good condition. Lower mileage means that a higher price tag can be warranted. 

Having optional extras like parking sensors, satellite navigation or leather seats can add to the overall value of your car and make it more appealing for the price, especially on a pre-owned model. 

A full service history or FSH, means that a car has been for all of its recommended mileage-specific services either at the OEM or an RMI-approved business, with a fully-stamped service book to prove it. 

White is the most common body colour but there are some that make a car look better. Audi’s Nardo Grey, for example, is a popular choice and exclusive to a select number of their models. 

A car that is devoid of any major damage, misaligned body panels or loose-hanging parts means that it most likely wasn’t involved in an accident and no extra money needs to be spent on costly body repairs. 

If a car has plenty of visible body damage like scratches and dents, it will be worth a lot less than one with minimal to no damage. 

If the service book hasn’t been stamped regularly or at all, it means that components like the spark plugs, air/oil filters, and belts haven’t been replaced in a long time. Skipping maintenance affects engine performance. 

If there are any existing electrical or mechanical faults on the car, it will make the car less appealing to the buyer. It means those issues need to be fixed and affects the overall value. 

A car with one or two previous owners may have a stronger resale value, for example, as opposed to one that has changed hands regularly.  

If a car has been involved in an accident (even when fully repaired) it could diminish the resale value in comparison to an accident-free model in similar condition.