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Take a few steps to preserve the beauty of your car, and you stand to get a lot more money at trade-in time. AYO Production / Shutterstock.com
New cars are expensive and begin losing their value as soon as they’re driven off the showroom floor. That’s why we advocate buying used. But if you care for a car properly — whether it’s new or used — it can continue looking good into its second decade. And a car that has maintained its appearance will be worth more when you decide to trade it in. Following are simple steps you can take to…