What options in a used car will spoil right after purchase?
- September 5, 2022
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When buying a used car, sellers compete to price their product. Particular emphasis is placed on rich equipment. Like, it is these that give the comfort of new
When buying a used car, sellers compete to price their product. Particular emphasis is placed on rich equipment. Like, it is these that give the comfort of new ones, and even more practical and at the same time – much cheaper. Don’t trust people in the car market. Cars with some options can literally break down immediately after purchase. And with which, tells the AvtoVzglyad portal.
You should be especially careful with cars with a sunroof. If it is not factory, it is better to refuse the purchase, because it is not clear who installed it and how. And from this the hatch can leak or close poorly. Incidentally, this can happen with a car on which the option is fitted at the factory. But here the problems are related to the banal wear and aging of the actuators. Incidentally, replacing an electric motor is expensive. And also the “jamming” of the hatch when opening or closing is a sign of a geometry violation or a misalignment of the guides. Here they have to be adjusted or replaced, which also costs a lot of money.
Cars with panoramic windows don’t look any better either. For example, a “panorama” on Opel Astra H costs from 15,000 , plus installation work. At the same time, ordinary glass draws 8,000 – 10,000 rubles. The main problem is that the windows of most cars are now very “soft”. A small stone can leave a large crack and the “visor” will have to be replaced. The result – pay more for repairs. And there are also cases when in winter, in frost, the glass roof simply cracks and falls into the cabin. Such problems were observed on used BMW crossovers. So don’t risk your health and money. It is better to choose cars with “classic” glazing.
Technically sophisticated models (usually from the premium segment) will also cause many problems. For example, a DSG “robot” may have hidden flaws, or flaws simply erased by a scanner to sell the car faster. You should not choose copies with cheaper “robots” with one disk. They are more reliable than DSGs, but many drivers don’t know how to handle them. For example, do not move the lever to “neutral” during stops. It turns out to be a long pause with the clutch depressed. As a result, the clutches begin to slip, the basket heats up and the box loses its resource. Well, if she “lives” to 40,000 km.
Buying a car with a tow bar can be quite difficult. Especially if the installation is not foreseen by the design, but still exists. When registering a car with the traffic police, the inspector will ask you to remove the “homemade” element and refuse registration.
And if the previous owner actively used such a towbar, then this will certainly affect the condition of the car. So if the driver often has a boat or camper with him, this certainly affects the condition of the body. Deformations can occur, which in the worst case will lead to a violation of the geometry.
You should also take into account that transporting a trailer puts extra strain on the engine and gearbox. The most important parts of such a vehicle will therefore be much more worn than a car without a towbar.
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You should be especially careful with cars with a sunroof. If it is not factory, it is better to refuse the purchase, because it is not clear who installed it and how. And from this the hatch can leak or close poorly. Incidentally, this can happen with a car on which the option is fitted at the factory. But here the problems are related to the banal wear and aging of the actuators. Incidentally, replacing an electric motor is expensive. And also the “jamming” of the hatch when opening or closing is a sign of a geometry violation or a misalignment of the guides. Here they have to be adjusted or replaced, which also costs a lot of money.
Cars with panoramic windows don’t look any better either. For example, a “panorama” on Opel Astra H costs from 15,000 , plus installation work. At the same time, ordinary glass draws 8,000 – 10,000 rubles. The main problem is that the windows of most cars are now very “soft”. A small stone can leave a large crack and the “visor” will have to be replaced. The result – pay more for repairs. And there are also cases when in winter, in frost, the glass roof simply cracks and falls into the cabin. Such problems were observed on used BMW crossovers. So don’t risk your health and money. It is better to choose cars with “classic” glazing.
Technically sophisticated models (usually from the premium segment) will also cause many problems. For example, a DSG “robot” may have hidden flaws, or flaws simply erased by a scanner to sell the car faster. You should not choose copies with cheaper “robots” with one disk. They are more reliable than DSGs, but many drivers don’t know how to handle them. For example, do not move the lever to “neutral” during stops. It turns out to be a long pause with the clutch depressed. As a result, the clutches begin to slip, the basket heats up and the box loses its resource. Well, if she “lives” to 40,000 km.
Buying a car with a tow bar can be quite difficult. Especially if the installation is not foreseen by the design, but still exists. When registering a car with the traffic police, the inspector will ask you to remove the “homemade” element and refuse registration.
And if the previous owner actively used such a towbar, then this will certainly affect the condition of the car. So if the driver often has a boat or camper with him, this certainly affects the condition of the body. Deformations can occur, which in the worst case will lead to a violation of the geometry.
You should also take into account that transporting a trailer puts extra strain on the engine and gearbox. The most important parts of such a vehicle will therefore be much more worn than a car without a towbar.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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