Lifehack outbid: why when choosing a car you need to take a closer look at the license plate
- May 24, 2023
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The purchase of not a new, but a used car has now become the fate of many motorists. They will now all have to “pump the skill” to
The purchase of not a new, but a used car has now become the fate of many motorists. They will now all have to “pump the skill” to determine the state of the car by external signs. At the same time, you should not ignore even those clues that include the appearance of the state license plate.
Most potential used car buyers, examining the copy they like, practically do not pay attention to the state plates. It is understandable: we buy the vehicle, not the numbers! However, they are still worth looking at carefully.
For example, you can see that the bumper of the car shines with the paint gloss and does not arouse suspicion. And the number plate that is screwed on is all kind of dents. And sometimes even a little bent from one edge or another. That is, we are convinced that the owner of the car did not shy away from at least a little “applying” it to the elements of the surrounding reality, as evidenced by the state of the GRZ. And for some reason there are no traces of such careless driving and parking on the bumper.
In any case, such dissonance speaks of the cunning of the seller, if he claims that the car is “not beaten, not beautiful.” The crumpled appearance of the license plate brings the liar to clean water. Of course, it is possible that the license plate once fell from its mounting place and flew over the asphalt. But such incidents usually leave other traces – in the form of characteristic wear.
It happens that the front license plate of a car that is not so old (according to the documents) looks as if it has been lightly sandblasted: the paint has worn off evenly over the entire surface.
This could be a sign that the lion’s share of the car’s mileage comes from highway driving. Which, in fact, is not bad, since this way of working is much more humane for all components and assemblies of the vehicle than the “crush” in city traffic jams. If you have two cars in front of you, each traveling 100,000 kilometers, but one in the metropolis and the other mainly along the highway, all other things being equal, take the “highway dweller.” He will certainly be in the best technical shape. Admittedly with a large number of traces of flying stones on the body.
Also, when dealing with a car with one owner by title, take a close look at the bolts that secure the license plate to the bumper. If they are rusty and red streaks are visible on the surface of the GRZ, this is very good. Because it indicates that the room has not been rented out long enough.
That is, the owner of the car was really alone, and the car did not have an accident. At least there where the bumper can get damaged and need to be repaired later. If you notice that the number is clearly rented, you should ask the owner in detail about the reasons for this operation. It is possible that there really was no accident, and the person, for example, changed his last name.
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Most potential used car buyers, examining the copy they like, practically do not pay attention to the state plates. It is understandable: we buy the vehicle, not the numbers! However, they are still worth looking at carefully.
For example, you can see that the bumper of the car shines with the paint gloss and does not arouse suspicion. And the number plate that is screwed on is all kind of dents. And sometimes even a little bent from one edge or another. That is, we are convinced that the owner of the car did not shy away from at least a little “applying” it to the elements of the surrounding reality, as evidenced by the state of the GRZ. And for some reason there are no traces of such careless driving and parking on the bumper.
In any case, such dissonance speaks of the cunning of the seller, if he claims that the car is “not beaten, not beautiful.” The crumpled appearance of the license plate brings the liar to clean water. Of course, it is possible that the license plate once fell from its mounting place and flew over the asphalt. But such incidents usually leave other traces – in the form of characteristic wear.
It happens that the front license plate of a car that is not so old (according to the documents) looks as if it has been lightly sandblasted: the paint has worn off evenly over the entire surface.
This could be a sign that the lion’s share of the car’s mileage comes from highway driving. Which, in fact, is not bad, since this way of working is much more humane for all components and assemblies of the vehicle than the “crush” in city traffic jams. If you have two cars in front of you, each traveling 100,000 kilometers, but one in the metropolis and the other mainly along the highway, all other things being equal, take the “highway dweller.” He will certainly be in the best technical shape. Admittedly with a large number of traces of flying stones on the body.
Also, when dealing with a car with one owner by title, take a close look at the bolts that secure the license plate to the bumper. If they are rusty and red streaks are visible on the surface of the GRZ, this is very good. Because it indicates that the room has not been rented out long enough.
That is, the owner of the car was really alone, and the car did not have an accident. At least there where the bumper can get damaged and need to be repaired later. If you notice that the number is clearly rented, you should ask the owner in detail about the reasons for this operation. It is possible that there really was no accident, and the person, for example, changed his last name.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
