As much as you love your new Buick, Pontiac, or GMC right now, there will come a day when you’re ready to get a new one. Since you’re unlikely to leave this one in your garage for the rest of your life, you’re probably going to want to resell it. Even though vehicles are not considered to be appreciating assets, you can still do things now that will impact the resale value of your new Buick, Pontiac, or GMC later. Here are some things to work on now, before it matters.

Keep Up With Routine Maintenance

Remember when your Dad used to tell you to get your oil changed? He was right. Keep your oil and filters changed and healthy and you’ll run into a lot fewer problems down the road -- both for your own benefit and to make sure you get as much on your trade-in as you can.

Deal with Paint and Finish Issues

A chip in your paint job may not seem like a big deal right now, but as time goes on, rust and corrosion can seep in. One chip now can lead to a lot of problems later. It’s not expensive to go to your local Buick, Pontiac, GMC dealer to get it dealt with to prevent future issues and keep your new car looking new.

Get Parts from the Original Equipment Manufacturer

If you decide to take certain routine maintenance tasks into your own hands and you’re buying the parts yourself, make sure to buy parts from the original equipment manufacturer, or OEM. The alternative -- LKQ, or Like Kind Quality -- can significantly reduce the perceived value of the vehicle to future owners. Trying to save a few bucks now can leave to a serious reduction in price later.

For service, consider stopping by your local Jenkintown GMC, Buick, and Pontiac dealer today.