We love enhancing the appearance of all types of cars with our market-leading styling kits. However, we understand that many drivers are concerned about how body kits might affect the future resale value of their car. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the impact of body kits on value and provide some tips on how to maintain the worth of your vehicle.

Model of Car

Before we get started on body kits, there are a wide range of factors that impact a car’s resale value outside of modifications. Cars from popular brands like Audi, BMW and Mercedes are more likely to hold their value due to the reputation of the brand. Similarly, models that have a high demand, like the Ford Fiesta or the Vauxhall Corsa, will retain their worth.

Type and quality of the body kit

Poorly manufactured body kits can add a cheap look to the car, which leads to a negative impact on the car’s value. Not only do they make the car look less desirable when the time of resale comes, but if the body kit is crafted from cheap material, then they are more vulnerable to damage which adds an additional dent on the value.

Fortunately, Maxton kits are composed from ABS plastic, a widely-utilised material in the automotive industry. Read more about how Maxton products look great while also offering durable properties in our previous blog post Maxton and our Design.

How the kit is installed

A body kit that is fitted to the car by an inexperienced technician could also impact the overall value of a car. A poorly installed body kit could detract from the overall aesthetic appeal of the car, suggest that the car has been maintained poorly or even interfere with performance and functionality, deterring potential buyers. In more severe cases, the paintwork of the car could even become scratched or damaged.

Here at our HQ in Leeds, we have two factory-trained fitting technicians that are specifically educated on how to install our body kits safely and securely. Learn more about our fitting service.

Demand

Of course, the brand and reputation of body kit will play a big part in how the car is perceived. If the car is equipped with a kit from a well-known brand, potential buyers can rest assured knowing the products are of high quality and will be more likely to show interest in the car for sale.

Being the UK’s market leaders in styling parts, we are often approached by car dealerships for kits to not only attract attention, but also to add value to the stock by adding extra visual appeal and set the car apart from the rest.

Maxton's tips to maintain resale value:

• Choose a kit from a reputable brand, made from materials that are designed to last.
• Entrust fitment to a reputable, experienced body shop that will ensure the kit is installed safely and correctly.
• Check out our previous blog on how to maintain your body kit to preserve the visual appeal that the kit provides.