When buying a car, many of our compatriots ask themselves: “What is better to buy: a car of our production or a new (used) foreign car?” And more often the decision is made in favor of the second option. Especially if the plans are to drive a car from Europe on your own. The roads there are an order of magnitude better than ours, the build quality is also there, so even a car with ten years of experience can give odds to a new brainchild of the Russian automobile industry. So, let's look at one of the most popular areas in this matter - the German car market.
German cars have long been known for reliability, strength and durability. Demand for them is always there. Therefore, enterprising Germans often put their cars on the car market in Germany. With mileage cars there are plenty. You can choose for every taste, and at any price. Before you go, it is best to familiarize yourself with the work of points of sale, carefully study the prices and determine the model of car. Difficulties should not arise if you have in your hands a driver’s license of international standard, an unexpired passport and the right amount of money.
German car market: how to choose a car
Before the trip, take along the simplest tools: a few screwdrivers, a pair of wrenches. It is possible that they will come in handy when inspecting a car. You can also bring along such a device as a thickness gauge. It will be indispensable for measuring the thickness of the paint on the car body. With it, you can see for sure whether the car was in an accident and whether it was subjected to painting. In addition, you should look into hard-to-reach places, bend the gum to make sure that the paint on the main surface does not differ from the paint under these parts. To check the engine’s operation, the diagnosis of the car is considered the best option, but if you have any difficulties with this service, just drive a car, listen to how it works, increase the speed on the tachometer. See if it is overheating. Inspect the electrical part visually. Turn on / off all devices, make sure their working condition. Most often, foreign cars work fine, but it's best to double-check everything yourself.
German car market: additional details
Very often in the car market there are small shops selling registration numbers. You should pay attention to this, since you will definitely need numbers for driving a car. They will also include insurance. You can use the number immediately after buying the car.
Germany car market: where to go?
One of the most popular used car markets is in Essen. Just half an hour drive north of Cologne, and you get to one of the largest car markets in Europe. Not only Germans put up for sale their cars there, but also residents of other neighboring countries. But be careful - often cars that could not be sold through advertisements or via the Internet are brought there. Therefore, it makes sense to spend extra time and pick up a car on foreign automotive sites than go straight to the German car market. Photos of cars for sale can be seen there, and if necessary, phoned and make an appointment with the seller. Enjoy the shopping!