The first car is like the first love. Especially for men. How to make sure that the pancake does not come out lumpy, and you always remembered this car with fondness? We must choose the right one!
Eight main things
1. Don't buy a new car
Of course, you dream of a new car - even the most inexpensive model. It might be better to hold back and grab a used one. You can even be quite old. Scratches and chips will still upset you, but not as much as in a car from the passenger compartment. To damage a car, you don't have to get into an accident - you just need to park carelessly, hit the curb with a disc, slide into someone's bumper, and so on. Anything can happen - iron and plastic will endure everything. Abrasions on a used car will teach you not only to maneuver more accurately, but also to be more philosophical about minor injuries.
2. Don't buy a "bucket"
It seems to many that the first car can be an outright "bucket". In fact, a used car is good and right, but it must also be beautiful, reliable, safe and serviceable. Choose carefully, pay attention to the little things - the past owner, mileage, extraneous sounds. Be attentive in everything. Remember not only that your life will depend on the car, but also that you will spend quite a lot of time with it.
3. Take a more experienced driver with you
It doesn't matter to dad, older brother, friend in cars. Do not choose a car alone, you will be easily deceived.
4. Don't ignore diagnostics
If there is an opportunity to take a future swallow for diagnostics to a friendly service, use it. It's always better to pay to diagnose multiple cars than get a pig in a poke.
5. Choose a brightly colored machine
It is not at all necessary to take pink or sky blue. But white is better for a beginner than black or gray. A light car is better visible, which means the likelihood of accidents will be significantly reduced.
6. Refrain from powerful cars and tuning
Even if the first car is not very powerful, it will also reduce your risks. Now you need to gain experience - you still have time to drive.
7. Choose a common vehicle
Choose a common car - there are always many spare parts for that. In addition, common cars are easier to sell - when you get more experienced, you will probably want to upgrade the swallow. A used Logan, Rio, Solaris or Focus is always easier to sell, and such a car will lose less in price.
8. Don't skimp on wheels
Good wheels are half the battle. Buy new ones. They may be inexpensive, but good. New fluids and brake pads will be referred to the same point - all this can be easily and cheaply changed in any car service.
Afterword
If you feel completely insecure, you can insure yourself for CASCO insurance - at least for the “Damage” risk. Additional OSAGO is also a good thing for beginners. Another very important thing is not to consider yourself Lewis Hamilton after the first year of driving - the second year is much more dangerous. The driver relaxes and finds himself in various unpleasant situations. And, of course, don't be distracted by your phone. The car is a source of increased danger, and these are not just words.
