At the moment, not every motorist can buy a new car, just rolled off the assembly line and previously unused by anyone. For this reason, many are looking for a used car by going to secondary markets, as well as looking through advertisements with sales on well-known sites. However, there are several nuances that should be considered when buying a used car.
Where to buy?
There are 2 options here - sites and groups with ads and special departments in car dealerships in which used cars are displayed. The first option is suitable for those who are well versed in motor transport, can visually assess the technical condition of the transport and are able to draw up sales and purchase agreements. After buying a car directly from its owner, it is necessary to carry out a full diagnosis from an authorized car dealer.
Buying a car in a car dealership is much easier, since all cars are thoroughly inspected before going on sale. Dealerships also provide a guarantee for used cars. Almost in all centers, a specialist consultant is provided to help you, who will guide you through the fleet and show you the best options based on the specific preferences of each future car owner.
Selection Tips
- Examine all documents for the car and make sure that it is completely clean from a legal point of view. This will help avoid further problems. It is necessary to carefully read the technical data sheet and make sure that there are no inserts in the TCP.
- Correlate the year of manufacture and the mileage of the vehicle. As a rule, one year of use accounts for ten thousand kilometers of run.
- Carefully inspect the interior, check the condition of the equipment and all equipment, including the operation of the "wipers" and brake lights.
- See how easy it is to open the salon doors.
- Make sure the suspension, engine and gearbox are in good condition. The gearshift lever should not have a large backlash, or rather, the smaller it is, the better (but still a lot will depend on the manufacturer's brand).
- Be sure to ask the seller for a drive. This point is very important. Make sure that there is no noise or humming during the trip, everything is working properly. Be sure to check the operation of the transmission. Feel the car - whether it "obeys" you when cornering and accelerating, or wagging more in different directions.
- Inspect the car paintwork. Try to make sure that the surface of the machine has not been repainted. Check for chips, dents, cracks, scratches, etc. If serious damage was found, then, returning to the first point, make sure that the car has not been involved in any accidents, as a large number of dents, chips and scratches can be evidence of an accident.
- To conclude a contract, it is best to contact a professional lawyer or a person who is well versed in this. The purchase and sale document must be drawn up correctly in order to avoid further problems for the new owner.
