What to be afraid of when choosing a used Haval F7 and F7x
- June 7, 2023
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Crossovers Haval F7 and F7X are quite popular among our citizens and have been on the market for several years. Some copies have already managed to drive below
Crossovers Haval F7 and F7X are quite popular among our citizens and have been on the market for several years. Some copies have already managed to drive below 300,000 km. That is, by their condition one can judge the reliability and resources of Asian components and assemblies. The AvtoVzglyad portal tells whether it is worth choosing a “second-hand” Chinese car.
Last year Haval sold 10,015 cars according to the AEB and this year already 31,567. The growth rate is 215%. In addition, the market’s long-livers – the F7 and F7x models – entered the top ten most popular “iron horses” in the “secondary market”. In addition, two- or three-year-old crosses are increasingly found on car classifications. On the face of it, it’s a good deal. If so, let’s take a closer look at the example of several “Asians” who have run more than 250,000 km. About their weaknesses writes the Zen channel “Autocase”.
We will not go into detail about the recall for replacing fuel lines. Everyone remembers the stories about the fires of “Khawail”. This is what the feedback is about. Therefore, when choosing a used one, check the fact of visiting the service to update the fuel lines.
Watch the turbine. After 150,000 km of running, the “snail” often begins to throw oil into the intake system, which leads to a decrease in traction, and sometimes overheating. This is blamed on the usually illiterate owner, who fails to run the engine after idling for a few minutes. However, there is no such “problem” with the “Germans”. But engines there are technically more complex.
Go ahead. Already at 100,000 km, some cases were noted for incorrect operation and sometimes for failure of the valves of the VVT-i system couplings. It turns out that the valve no longer passes lubricant properly into the clutch or does not open at all. So a knock appears under the hood, and after the revolutions it begins to swim. If you run the problem, the couplings will break due to lack of oil.
But there is an even bigger problem. After 180,000 km, immediately after starting the engine, the oil pressure warning light comes on for about a minute. What does it say about the seizing of the oil pump. Due to improper operation, the engine simply does not have enough lubrication for some time. Gradually this leads to a major overhaul of the unit and replacement of the pump.
Conclusion – check the service book intervals for scheduled maintenance. If the previous owner paid a visit to the dealer and saved on consumables, then it is better not to buy such a car.
Finally, the author of the channel “Category B” writes that when the numbers 250,000 km appeared on the odometer of his “Haveil”, the steering rack had to be repaired. They replaced bushings and seals, because there was knocking and there was play in the steering wheel. They say this happens often.
In the end, we find that after 130,000 km the tie rods and wheel bearings fail. There are several “glitches” in the electronics and jerks in the gearbox. “Flashing” doesn’t help for long. Therefore, buying a used Haval is a serious risk. The first owner will praise the car, and the second will regret buying it, because it will begin to crumble. And far from trifles.
Manufacturer’s photo
Manufacturer’s photo
Last year Haval sold 10,015 cars according to the AEB and this year already 31,567. The growth rate is 215%. In addition, the market’s long-livers – the F7 and F7x models – entered the top ten most popular “iron horses” in the “secondary market”. In addition, two- or three-year-old crosses are increasingly found on car classifications. On the face of it, it’s a good deal. If so, let’s take a closer look at the example of several “Asians” who have run more than 250,000 km. About their weaknesses writes the Zen channel “Autocase”.
We will not go into detail about the recall for replacing fuel lines. Everyone remembers the stories about the fires of “Khawail”. This is what the feedback is about. Therefore, when choosing a used one, check the fact of visiting the service to update the fuel lines.
Watch the turbine. After 150,000 km of running, the “snail” often begins to throw oil into the intake system, which leads to a decrease in traction, and sometimes overheating. This is blamed on the usually illiterate owner, who fails to run the engine after idling for a few minutes. However, there is no such “problem” with the “Germans”. But engines there are technically more complex.
Go ahead. Already at 100,000 km, some cases were noted for incorrect operation and sometimes for failure of the valves of the VVT-i system couplings. It turns out that the valve no longer passes lubricant properly into the clutch or does not open at all. So a knock appears under the hood, and after the revolutions it begins to swim. If you run the problem, the couplings will break due to lack of oil.
But there is an even bigger problem. After 180,000 km, immediately after starting the engine, the oil pressure warning light comes on for about a minute. What does it say about the seizing of the oil pump. Due to improper operation, the engine simply does not have enough lubrication for some time. Gradually this leads to a major overhaul of the unit and replacement of the pump.
Conclusion – check the service book intervals for scheduled maintenance. If the previous owner paid a visit to the dealer and saved on consumables, then it is better not to buy such a car.
Finally, the author of the channel “Category B” writes that when the numbers 250,000 km appeared on the odometer of his “Haveil”, the steering rack had to be repaired. They replaced bushings and seals, because there was knocking and there was play in the steering wheel. They say this happens often.
In the end, we find that after 130,000 km the tie rods and wheel bearings fail. There are several “glitches” in the electronics and jerks in the gearbox. “Flashing” doesn’t help for long. Therefore, buying a used Haval is a serious risk. The first owner will praise the car, and the second will regret buying it, because it will begin to crumble. And far from trifles.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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