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• No damage - Probably one of the most obvious factors to consider is how much damage the car has. A car in excellent condition with minimal to no damage or markings can fetch a top price.
• Complete service history - A full service history record for the car can increase its value as potential buyers can see that the car has been regularly serviced and taken care of.
• The car's colour - Some colours are more desirable than others to prospective buyers. So a car with a sought-after colour will sell for more than a car with a less desirable colour. Because different colours are popular on different models, it probably isn’t worth splashing out on a respray.
• Additional features - Cars that have extra features such as a built-in sat nav, dash cam, rear-parking camera or a multimedia system can fetch a much higher selling price.
• How the car is sold - How and where a car is sold can affect its value. Selling your car to JT Hughes means you’ll get a quick and easy sale with minimal fuss.

Things that can reduce a car's value

• Modifications - In most cases, unmodified cars are more desirable to buyers. It’s worth keeping this in mind if you’re planning to modify a car that you may want to sell in the future. The modifications might not put off potential buyers but it’s important to note that some insurers may refuse to insure a car because of them.
• Wear and tear - Most people will assume a used car will have the odd stain here or a mark on the bumper there. But sometimes even small scratches to the bodywork and general wear and tear can bring down the value of a car. Spending a bit of cash to replace or repair damaged parts could be well worth it in the long term when it comes to selling.
• Broken car parts - Much like wear and tear, if the car needs parts repairing or replacing, it will have a negative affect on the car’s value.
• No up-to-date MOT - Car documents that are not up to date, such as no current MOT or gaps in the car’s service history, can have just as negative an effect on a car’s value as physical damage.
• Number of previous owners - A general rule of thumb is that the more owners a car has had, the less the car will be worth.