There are several factors that determine a used car value including -Year of manufacture and Mileage. A car value in the UAE depreciates quite significantly in the first few years, especially when the shape changes, but this rate of depreciation slows down as the car gets older. Additionally, the more a car is driven each year, the further it is going to depreciate. -Car Condition. This condition of your car can affect the value of your car by up to 30%! Factors such as oil stains, serious mechanical issues, repainted panels all affect the value of a used car significantly. While smaller issues like scratches and dents may make it appeal less to a buyer, though are unlikely to cause major losses to its value -Service Record. Access to a record of the car’s service history is an essential aspect for anyone buying a car. A record to show that your car has been taken for regular servicing could increase the lifespan of the vehicle and also allows the buyer to see how the car has been treated and what condition the car is in at the time of sale. -Supply and Demand of Cars. For car models in demand, where supply of used cars is low for specific years of certain car models, these models are more likely to retain a higher value than the average market depreciation of a car from that year. However, these certain car models usually take longer to sell. -Regional Specifications. GCC spec cars hold their value much better than those with Non-GCC specs. There is typically no service history available for Non-GCC spec cars and the majority of these cars that arrive to the UAE are salvaged or have been in a serious accident. Therefore, the values of Non-GCC spec cars are a lot lower. -Private vs Dealer Sale. If you are looking to sell to a private individual, you will receive a better price for your car and one that is closer to the Market Value. However, with a dealer sale, although you sacrifice on value, it is very quick!