# Do Mods Affect Your Car's Resale Value?

> Automakers spend billions of dollars on developing new vehicle models through R&D processes that can often last four to five years.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1932793/do-car-mods-affect-car-resale-value/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=689a0f587a18220d264816e7)
- **Published:** 2025-08-11
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #design #affect #cycles #mods #resale #value #aerodynamics #although
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