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Buybacks are a mandatory part of the modern used car market: three-quarters of advertisements for the sale of a vehicle are not from the owners. Whether this is
Frankly, it is a pleasure to watch the work of a professional reseller, appraiser or car picker. Emphasis on the word “professional”: these guys have really eaten a lot of salt on used cars, have learned to identify the true reasons for the sale and know how to solve this or that problem cheaply and cheerfully. Yes, they also know the real price of the car, but they will never say it out loud. But they can share little tricks if you ask politely.
After admiring the process of street diagnostics, an increased attention to seat belts was noticed. The specialist carefully examined them, completely unscrewed them and spent a lot of time on this not the most remarkable element of the car. Fortunately, the conversation developed and it was possible to ask a few questions: What are you looking for, professor? It turned out that a trivial seat belt can tell a lot about the fate of a used vehicle.
The first step, of course, is to inspect it for cleanliness: a dirty belt tells a story about the owner and his attitude toward the vehicle, while a worn belt tells a story about its actual use. Dirt – read, they did not like it and did not take special care of it, they treated it like a consumer, so you should not expect miracles. They didn’t invest much money, otherwise they would have found time to go to the car wash and wash the belt. The tape is worn out – the car has been driven a lot, not on the highway, but around the city. A broken and scratched lock means the same thing.
When inspecting a used car, the seat belt should be pulled out completely: if traces of mold are found on it, then the car will “sink” with all the ensuing consequences. But the most important thing is the factory plate, which is present on every copy: it indicates the production date, which must coincide with the moment the car leaves the assembly line. If the numbers differ, serious accidents have occurred and the seat belt has been replaced. For example, in the same Mercedes, all seat belts are activated at the moment of a collision and therefore all need to be replaced. Even those who weren’t wearing seat belts.
With such ‘subtle points’ as a seat belt, you can very quickly form an initial opinion about the car being sold after a superficial inspection. Is it worth looking into it further, taking it to a lift or even just connecting diagnostic equipment? Or spending time on it is a pointless activity. Not everyone has a computer, but everyone who wants to buy a car on the secondary market has eyes. However, you have to know where to look. The difference between a professional and an amateur is that he knows.
Frankly, it is a pleasure to watch the work of a professional reseller, appraiser or car picker. Emphasis on the word “professional”: these guys have really eaten a lot of salt on used cars, have learned to identify the true reasons for the sale and know how to solve this or that problem cheaply and cheerfully. Yes, they also know the real price of the car, but they will never say it out loud. But they can share little tricks if you ask politely.
After admiring the process of street diagnostics, an increased attention to seat belts was noticed. The specialist carefully examined them, completely unscrewed them and spent a lot of time on this not the most remarkable element of the car. Fortunately, the conversation developed and it was possible to ask a few questions: What are you looking for, professor? It turned out that a trivial seat belt can tell a lot about the fate of a used vehicle.
The first step, of course, is to inspect it for cleanliness: a dirty belt tells a story about the owner and his attitude toward the vehicle, while a worn belt tells a story about its actual use. Dirt – read, they did not like it and did not take special care of it, they treated it like a consumer, so you should not expect miracles. They didn’t invest much money, otherwise they would have found time to go to the car wash and wash the belt. The tape is worn out – the car has been driven a lot, not on the highway, but around the city. A broken and scratched lock means the same thing.
When inspecting a used car, the seat belt should be pulled out completely: if traces of mold are found on it, then the car will “sink” with all the ensuing consequences. But the most important thing is the factory plate, which is present on every copy: it indicates the production date, which must coincide with the moment the car leaves the assembly line. If the numbers differ, serious accidents have occurred and the seat belt has been replaced. For example, in the same Mercedes, all seat belts are activated at the moment of a collision and therefore all need to be replaced. Even those who weren’t wearing seat belts.
With such ‘subtle points’ as a seat belt, you can very quickly form an initial opinion about the car being sold after a superficial inspection. Is it worth looking into it further, taking it to a lift or even just connecting diagnostic equipment? Or spending time on it is a pointless activity. Not everyone has a computer, but everyone who wants to buy a car on the secondary market has eyes. However, you have to know where to look. The difference between a professional and an amateur is that he knows.
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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.
