Onyx Coating calls for vehicle protection to become standard dealership practice, backed by incentives for early mov
Onyx Coating is calling on dealerships worldwide to adopt vehicle protection, including Paint Protection Film (PPF) and ceramic coating , as a standard step in vehicle preparation, alongside existing practices like detailing and pre-sale inspection. The recommendation is self-managed rather than mandated, and is driven by growing consumer demand and mounting evidence that vehicle condition is a critical factor in determining resale and trade-in value. Leading valuation authorities, including J.D. Power and Kelley Blue Book, count vehicle condition among the key factors influencing a vehicle's market value and trade-in assessment. J.D. Power's trade-in valuation methodology incorporates condition-related metrics, while Kelley Blue Book identifies vehicle condition, paint, and overall appearance as elements that can meaningfully influence a vehicle's value. Recent dealership research further supports this. In a survey of 300 U.S. dealership decision-makers, 92% said v...