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Car options

  • Revealed: the car options that improve resale values and make your car a more appealing option to buyers
  • The car safety features you should insist on
  • Whether you should pay extra for car options like metallic paint, built-in sat nav and leather seats

What's in this guide

Car options that improve resale values

Pay extra for these car options if you want to get the best resale price possible.

Car options worth considering

These car options are nice to have, but will rarely improve the resale value of your car.

Car safety options

Drivers are often forced to pay more for important car safety features.

Air conditioning and climate control

Should you pay extra for air conditioning or climate control? Find out here.