The car has long ceased to be a luxury. For many, the car is sometimes the only means of transportation. Especially in rural areas. But there is not always enough money to buy a new car, and not many know how to choose a used car so that you don’t regret the purchase later.
Before buying a used car, you should ask yourself a logical question: "Why does the owner sell it?" A car is put up for sale, as a rule, in three cases: a desire to buy a newer model, a deplorable technical condition, and an urgent need for money. In the first and last option, when buying a “trick” it may not be found, but if used cars are sold with the proviso that “a little repair is needed”, then you should think about how much the “small” one would cost in excess of the cost cars.
How to choose a used car
1. You should decide on the brand and model of future acquisition. As for which car is better - domestic or imported - there are a lot of disputes. We will not dwell on this. Each category has its followers. Someone prefers only foreign cars, and someone from patriotic considerations drives only Russian cars. In any case, the price range of the car will depend on its class.
If you wish, you can choose an inexpensive European car, and domestic equipment for a very decent amount.
2. After you have decided on the brand and looked for a suitable option with an acceptable cost, you should talk about what “pitfalls” you can stumble upon when buying. If your technical knowledge comes down only to not confuse the hood with the trunk, then it is better to invite a car enthusiast who knows a lot about technology and will help you choose a car. At least, an experienced motorist will be able to visually determine whether the car was in an accident, whether the body was repainted, and if the car’s reputation was “tarnished”. Unfortunately, we can stumble on our car markets on the so-called "drowned" quite often. This is especially true for cars from Japan.
3. Now directly inspection of the selected car. Theoretically, many know how to choose a used car. However, we will focus on what you need to take with you to inspect the car. First of all, you need a flashlight. Looking under the car without it does not make sense. The rotten bottom can only be seen with careful lighting. Secondly, you need a magnet. This simple device will help determine the putty areas of the body. Magnet attraction in such places will be weaker. If areas with a thick layer of putty are found on the machine, then the machine is “broken”. You can safely bring down the price.
What you should pay attention to the car bu
First of all - on the body. The life of the machine depends on its condition. The rest of the "stuffing" can be changed, but if the body crumbles, it will be useless to repair a car. The next object of attention should be the interior. On its skin, as on a memory card, the whole past life of the machine is captured. Stains and drips on the seat upholstery, fogged appliances, small corrosion spots on the metal elements will indicate that the car was in the water. Large gaps in the dashboard, creaking doors, careful drapery of the floor will indicate that the car is emergency.
Now you know how to choose a used car. The main thing in this business is not to rush, to be attentive and not to succumb to momentary impulses.