Does Putting Stickers on Your Car Hurt Its Resale Value?

Are you a sticker-lover who’s worried the decorations on your car will decrease its resale value? Learn how stickers affect the value of your car here.

If you’re a big fan of bumper decals or have a child who loves to plaster princesses and trucks on your car’s interior, you might wonder: Do stickers on my car hurt its resale value? While these sticky labels are fun and full of personality, some people aren’t fans of them. If you want to know if your sticker habit is hurting your future profits, read on to find out what stickers do to your car.

Do Bumper Cars Lower Your Car’s Value?

So, does putting stickers on your car hurt its resale value? Sadly, in most cases, it does. If you sell to an individual buyer, it comes down to personal preference. If they like the added personality, great! If not, your car will be worth less in their view. And if you sell to a dealer, they may offer less due to the extra work they need to do to remove the stickers from your car.

How To Remove Stickers

The good news is that you can avoid a value loss by removing the stickers before selling your car. Not all stickers will come off easily, but you can remove most using these tips:

From Glass

To remove a sticker from glass, wash the area with a glass cleaner and then use a razor blade to remove the sticker carefully. If there’s any leftover residue, use glass cleaner and a buffer to clean it.

From the Exterior

Wash the area with soap and water. Then, take a hairdryer and aim it at the sticker on low heat for a few minutes. This will loosen the backing so you can easily pry it off. Using a putty knife or a credit card, remove the sticker. You can wash off any residue using soap and water and a glue removal product.

The Final Verdict

Yes, stickers are one of many things that can lower your car’s value. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up on car stickers entirely. You can use them freely without hurting your car’s resale value if you adhere them properly and remove them before a sale.

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