When your car has been with you for a long time, it will show signs of aging. Especially if you don’t properly take care of it, your car will look old sooner than you would like. Here are some ways to keep your car look new.

To make your car look new, you have to do some spending to replace some old parts or to do some changes to your car. Here are some of the major things you can do, to make your car look like new.

1. Paint Job

The paint on your car is old and probably worn down. It doesn’t have the same luster as it had when it was brand new. That’s why you may want to consider repainting your car to make it look new.

Removing the old worn-out chrome plating on your car and recoating your car’s exterior is your number one priority. Chrome plating coating increases the durability of your car’s metal exterior. It’s usually the first layer of coating applied to the exterior.

The last coating should be the sparkling paint you want your car to have. You can do your own paint job if you know how to do it or spend around $400 to $800 for a professional paint job.  

2. Clean Up Everything

The one thing you absolutely must do is to keep your car clean. Uncleaned cars can house dirt and bacteria that can age your interior fast and it will produce a bad odor too. Cleaning up your car mainly focuses on its interior.

These are some of the things you can do in your interior to clean it up:

• Clean up any visible trash
• Check the car seat pockets for trash
• Check for garbage in corners and storages
• Take out the carpet and wash them
• Vacuum the car seats. It would be much better if you have car seat covers so you can just remove and wash them.
• Empty the ashtrays and cup holder
• Wash the car windows including the windshield wipers

Have your car washed once every couple of weeks to keep the exterior cleaned.

3. Do Regular Maintenance and Repairs

It’s not all about the looks of your car too. A good-condition car will always sound brand new. Never neglect taking care of its engine. Have your car visit the repair shop. You can check it yourself and do your own repairs if you know how.

Maybe your car needs some oil change or tune-up to make it drive smoothly and the engine sounding healthy. Some minor repairs that you can do by yourself are repairing squeaky brakes or changing the car battery.

4. Fix Your Headlights

A clear sign of an old and used car is broken headlights. Having broken headlights make your car look old. It also gives you problems with the law. Your headlights should be functioning and in good condition all the time.

If your headlights can’t be fixed, replacing them is the only option. If you want to save money, buy aftermarket headlights online or from a car body shop. They’re usually easy to install in cars so you can do it by yourself.

5. Get New Wheels

Wheels can look old after long use. It may be time to replace them or apply a new finish to your wheels. There are plenty of options you can get for your wheels just make sure they are compatible with your car.

You can get wheels from the car manufacturer to have the matching wheel for your model. You can also buy aftermarket wheels to save money. You can customize your car any way you want as long as you have the money for it.

Conclusion

If you want to make your car look brand new be prepared to do some repairs and replacing old parts with new ones. Cars wear down over time so replacing old worn-out parts are standard if you want to make your car look new. Be ready to spend money.