Want to get a good price when selling your truck?

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I listed my old pickup online and had a few people show interest. One serious buyer asked for service records – and I had them all: oil, brakes, tires, transmission fluid, even wiper blades. He checked everything, test-drove it, and then offered my asking price without haggling. He said the maintenance history gave him confidence. He’d seen too many trucks with no records and mystery problems. That sale made me realize that maintenance doesn’t just save you money on repairs – it adds real value when you sell. If I hadn’t kept those records, I bet I would’ve lost $1000 easy in negotiations. This article talks about that angle too: https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2025/07/why-regular-car-repair-can-save-you-thousands-in-the-long-run/ – worth thinking about, especially if you plan to upgrade in a couple years.

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