Thinking of modifying your car? Think again!

Upgrading or modifying your car is extremely popular amongst younger drivers. Its common for car owners to spend more money on modifying their car than they did to buy it in the first place! But what are the pitfalls?

We believe that the biggest problem with this is that it could seriously devalue a vehicle when it comes to its resale price.

Owners now need to think thoroughly before changing the look and performance of their vehicle no matter what the extent. When it comes to customising vehicles, in most cases, less is definitely more for those who want to maintain the value of their car.

Not only could you be alienating your buying audience but upgrade and mods could even jeopardise any warranties that exist on the car. There are exceptions to the rule, such as the professional aftermarket body-kits from approved suppliers. Well known car tuners, such as AMG on Mercedes cars or Alpina on BMW vehicles generally add value to that specific model. Generally speaking we say if it isnt a factory fit, then it is unlikely to add any real value and if anything, add to the cars depreciation in price. So, if youre thinking about adding some new alloy wheels to your motor or fancy adding some sleek graphics to your door panels then think again!