Audio technology7 of 9Updating audio technology is one area that not only can bring added pleasure, but also should increase the resale value for your used car. According to Scott, AutoTrader has determined that cars without a CD player are a harder sell. Meanwhile, features such as auxiliary input jacks and MP3-player interfaces can help speed sales. Even satellite radio capability is a good selling point."But don't spend a ton of money on these things," Scott says. "Buy middle-of-the-road systems."You can buy an iPod interface kit from the Crutchfield online catalog for $150, and it offers a prepaid installation card for $80 that is good at hundreds of audio shops around the country. A new audio head unit -- the audio system's controls and electronics -- with a CD player is as cheap as $80. Related Articles:Car buying hints for 2010Checklist for test-driveBrand-new or new-to-you?Negotiating a car's priceRelated Links:Save on next new carAuto loan calculatorBuy or lease a car?6 car-buying mistakes advertisement
Updating audio technology is one area that not only can bring added pleasure, but also should increase the resale value for your used car. According to Scott, AutoTrader has determined that cars without a CD player are a harder sell. Meanwhile, features such as auxiliary input jacks and MP3-player interfaces can help speed sales. Even satellite radio capability is a good selling point.
"But don't spend a ton of money on these things," Scott says. "Buy middle-of-the-road systems."
You can buy an iPod interface kit from the Crutchfield online catalog for $150, and it offers a prepaid installation card for $80 that is good at hundreds of audio shops around the country. A new audio head unit -- the audio system's controls and electronics -- with a CD player is as cheap as $80.
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