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But some VWs are noticeably worse at holding their price than other cars. While some VW models might not have entirely terrible resale value on average, they also lack decent consistency in that area.

That's because the measuring device is connected to something that is rotating — such as a tire or the crankshaft — and the resulting rotational force is what is measured.