How a New Vehicle Maintenance Program Can Protect Customers' Resale Value
Whether your buyer is a novice looking for a starter bike and plans to upgrade later on or a seasoned rider who just doesn't want to see their hard earned money vanish into thin air, a structured new vehicle maintenance program not only helps them to protect the value of their bike, ATV or UTV, but it also signals to second-hand buyers that the vehicle has been well taken care of, and will therefore be reliable for years to come.
By offering them a smooth overall ownership experience, you can expect repayment in the form of loyalty, repeat purchases, and even personal referrals.
Service Records Build Buyer Confidence
Mileage is only one part of the story when it comes to resale. After checking out the price, physical appearance, and engine sound, used dealerships, appraisers, and seasoned riders all look for one thing: a solid maintenance history. That's why vehicles with complete service records sell faster, receive higher offers, and create less room for negotiation.
Providing a clean paper trail that's easy to verify proves that a vehicle has been professionally cared for, and indicates that the owner placed a premium on maintenance.
Preventive Maintenance Protects Against Easily Preventable Issues
Underserviced vehicles tend to develop issues that directly impact no only resale value but also reliability. Worn brakes, overdue fluid changes, and repeated battery discharge lead to premature wear and repair of other components.
By offering a new vehicle maintenance program, you can help ensure that owners have no reason not to handle these essentials in a timely manner, reducing the likelihood of expensive problems down the road.
Routine Maintenance Keeps Your Bike Performing Like New
Discerning buyers can see, hear, and feel the difference on a single test ride. A vehicle with sluggish brakes, intermittent shifting, and strange hums or ticks will leave an unsettling feeling even if you can't seem to put your finger on it.
On the other hand, one with optimum fuel efficiency, smooth operation, and an overall solid feel will always out-price similar models that haven't been maintained well.
A prepaid maintenance program helps keep all these qualities in check throughout the ownership experience. The best maintenance programs include the following:
- Complete and transferrable service history
- Fast approvals
- Multiple payment options
- Locked in labor rates
- No surprise costs for covered services
Garner trust and loyalty for your dealership by offering a robust new vehicle maintenance program. Provide better service to customers while increasing profit. Call Torque Group at (800) 859-0590 today! You may also leave a message here for questions or inquiries.
