Why is it dangerous to buy cheap cars from the southern regions of Russia?
June 23, 2023
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Recently, more and more citizens are buying used cars, because for many of them the prices are attractive, and the choice is simply huge. And most often preference
Recently, more and more citizens are buying used cars, because for many of them the prices are attractive, and the choice is simply huge. And most often preference is given to cars from the southern regions, since the climate there is milder. Not all that simple. The AvtoVzglyad portal tells about what troubles can await a driver who has set his sights on such an “iron horse”.
On the one hand, buying a vehicle from, for example, the Krasnodar Territory is quite profitable, since the operating conditions there are more forgiving than in the north. The roads are not sprinkled with reagents, that is, the body will be in good condition – a ten-year-old car may not even have minor corrosion. With a high degree of probability, native glasses will also be found: they do not crack from sharp temperature fluctuations in winter, and there is much less sandblasting on the tracks. And the head optics – no chips or wear.
Finally, many believe that the resource of the engine and gearbox of the “southern” specimens is also much higher, since in severe frosts there is simply no cold start. However, you should pay attention to a number of nuances. Unpleasant nuances that few people think about.
Mountain twists leave their mark on the entire power unit. Especially if the driver did not properly follow his “iron horse”. Regular driving on winding roads can cause the so-called hidden overheating – this is when the oil gradually loses its protective properties, the additive package is produced and no warning lights flash on the instrument panel. The result – the real condition of the connecting rod and piston group is as if it had worked 150,000 km, while on the counter – an honest 100,000 km.
The same can be said about broadcasts. The most technologically advanced, such as the variator or the “robot”, suffer from such trips much more than the “mechanics”. Especially if the control does not put the selector lever in manual mode and tries to upshift the box as quickly as possible to save fuel. And then immediately goes down the stairs, as the descent began.
As for the chassis, then it is worth paying special attention to the electromagnetic clutch. If the previous owner regularly towed a trailer with a boat, the new owner may be in for a surprise in the form of a repair or complete replacement of this expensive unit, because the load on it is serious.
Finally you can buy a “drowned man”. Because recently the same Krasnodar Territory is regularly flooded with rains and streams of water come from the mountains. So don’t be fooled by the car’s perfect bodywork and low mileage. It is better to carefully study its history and conduct diagnostics in a specialized service. However, it will never be superfluous no matter what car you look at.
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On the one hand, buying a vehicle from, for example, the Krasnodar Territory is quite profitable, since the operating conditions there are more forgiving than in the north. The roads are not sprinkled with reagents, that is, the body will be in good condition – a ten-year-old car may not even have minor corrosion. With a high degree of probability, native glasses will also be found: they do not crack from sharp temperature fluctuations in winter, and there is much less sandblasting on the tracks. And the head optics – no chips or wear.
Finally, many believe that the resource of the engine and gearbox of the “southern” specimens is also much higher, since in severe frosts there is simply no cold start. However, you should pay attention to a number of nuances. Unpleasant nuances that few people think about.
Mountain twists leave their mark on the entire power unit. Especially if the driver did not properly follow his “iron horse”. Regular driving on winding roads can cause the so-called hidden overheating – this is when the oil gradually loses its protective properties, the additive package is produced and no warning lights flash on the instrument panel. The result – the real condition of the connecting rod and piston group is as if it had worked 150,000 km, while on the counter – an honest 100,000 km.
The same can be said about broadcasts. The most technologically advanced, such as the variator or the “robot”, suffer from such trips much more than the “mechanics”. Especially if the control does not put the selector lever in manual mode and tries to upshift the box as quickly as possible to save fuel. And then immediately goes down the stairs, as the descent began.
As for the chassis, then it is worth paying special attention to the electromagnetic clutch. If the previous owner regularly towed a trailer with a boat, the new owner may be in for a surprise in the form of a repair or complete replacement of this expensive unit, because the load on it is serious.
Finally you can buy a “drowned man”. Because recently the same Krasnodar Territory is regularly flooded with rains and streams of water come from the mountains. So don’t be fooled by the car’s perfect bodywork and low mileage. It is better to carefully study its history and conduct diagnostics in a specialized service. However, it will never be superfluous no matter what car you look at.
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.