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What you should definitely pay attention to when buying a used Chinese car

  • September 26, 2022
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Of course, cars originally from the Middle Kingdom have been greatly improved in quality. And not only in terms of assembly, but also in terms of equipment, as

What you should definitely pay attention to when buying a used Chinese car
Of course, cars originally from the Middle Kingdom have been greatly improved in quality. And not only in terms of assembly, but also in terms of equipment, as well as the introduction of smart technologies. But even the latest innovations from China are still a long way from the products of the global auto industry giants. What can we say about the former crafts of Asians, with which the secondary car market is now littered.

Choosing a used “Chinese” is not such a terrible thing. The fact that they are sold at all speaks directly to their durability for the harsh Russian operating conditions. Yes, maybe it’s not about reliability, but definitely survivability. The “secondary” is teeming with worldly wise Lifan Solano, Smily and X60, Geely Emgrand, Chery Tiggo 3 and 5, as well as a bunch of Great Wall. And the biggest enemy of these cars is a weak paint. As a result – rust, abundantly eating the body. Therefore, it is better to inspect the car during the day when buying and not just from the outside. Particular attention should be paid to the sills, wheel arches, fenders and hidden cavities.

Ideally, raise the “Chinese” on a lift and evaluate the condition of the bottom, which is also often damaged by corrosion. In addition, our roads are liberally sprayed with chemical reagents that destroy the “bodywork”. Together with dirt and moisture, they quickly condemn the already too “soft” Chinese iron.

Plus, cars from China have rather erratic (read — shaky) electronics. And that is why it is better to inspect the operation of the head unit, the on-board indicators and the air conditioning system. About ambiguous ergonomics you can probably not mention – as they say, a person gets used to everything. But with a rather stiff suspension, it’s quite hard to bear. Especially if it looked something like our directions.

According to the experts of the AvtoVzglyad portal, a copy not older than five years is the best purchase. In addition, some “Chinese” simply give a five-year warranty, which means that the car in the hands of the previous owner has been maintained in some way. Yes, and a turbocharged engine in this period, as a rule, does not irritate very much with problems. “Atmospheric” (mostly Japanese, tested over the years and experience) leaves without any excess and even longer. But robotic gearboxes are best avoided, as they are recognized as the most ephemeral. It is better to choose a car with a classic hydromechanical “automatic”, or by “hand”.

Preferably have a copy that is a few years old. In any case, it will not have time to rust yet and will not cause many problems, with the exception of some sores characteristic of a particular model. At the same time, it is necessary to carefully study the potential “iron horse” at the gas station. Extensive diagnostics certainly can’t hurt. Also to help are specialized forums where car owners share their problems related to maintenance and operation.

Separately, it is worth noting that in today’s reality it is very difficult to find components and “bodywork” for old “carts” from the Middle Kingdom. Many of the brands still do not have auto parts catalogs. In other words, parts will have to be towed by any means necessary and in some cases this will require additional time and expense.

Meanwhile, the Chinese auto industry is actively taking root in our country and is biting off all the sick market share. Sales are growing, both in the “secondary” and in the new car segment. They learned to fix them in a boring garage. Problems, as already mentioned, can only arise when looking for some details, and unfortunately you can no longer count on cheap maintenance.

Photo: AvtoVzglyad

Choosing a used “Chinese” is not such a terrible thing. The fact that they are sold at all speaks directly to their durability for the harsh Russian operating conditions. Yes, maybe it’s not about reliability, but definitely survivability. The “secondary” is teeming with worldly wise Lifan Solano, Smily and X60, Geely Emgrand, Chery Tiggo 3 and 5, as well as a bunch of Great Wall. And the biggest enemy of these cars is a weak paint. As a result – rust, abundantly eating the body. Therefore, it is better to inspect the car during the day when buying and not just from the outside. Particular attention should be paid to the sills, wheel arches, fenders and hidden cavities.

Ideally, raise the “Chinese” on a lift and evaluate the condition of the bottom, which is also often damaged by corrosion. In addition, our roads are liberally sprayed with chemical reagents that destroy the “body”. Together with dirt and moisture, they quickly condemn the already too “soft” Chinese iron.

Plus, cars from China have rather erratic (read — shaky) electronics. And that is why it is better to inspect the operation of the head unit, the on-board indicators and the air conditioning system. About ambiguous ergonomics you can probably not mention – as they say, a person gets used to everything. But with a rather stiff suspension, it’s quite hard to bear. Especially if it looked something like our directions.

According to the experts of the AvtoVzglyad portal, a copy not older than five years is the best purchase. In addition, some “Chinese” simply give a five-year warranty, which means that the car in the hands of the previous owner has been maintained in some way. Yes, and a turbocharged engine in this period, as a rule, does not irritate very much with problems. “Atmospheric” (mostly Japanese, tested over the years and experience) leaves without any excess and even longer. But robotic gearboxes are best avoided, as they are recognized as the most ephemeral. It is better to choose a car with a classic hydromechanical “automatic”, or by “hand”.

Preferably have a copy that is a few years old. In any case, it will not have time to rust yet and will not cause many problems, with the exception of some sores characteristic of a particular model. At the same time, it is necessary to carefully study the potential “iron horse” at the gas station. Extensive diagnostics certainly can’t hurt. Also to help are specialized forums where car owners share their problems related to maintenance and operation.

Separately, it is worth noting that in today’s reality it is very difficult to find components and “bodywork” for old “carts” from the Middle Kingdom. Many of the brands still do not have auto parts catalogs. In other words, parts will have to be towed by any means necessary and in some cases this will require additional time and expense.

Meanwhile, the Chinese auto industry is actively taking root in our country and is biting off all the sick market share. Sales are growing, both in the “secondary” and in the new car segment. They learned to fix them in a boring garage. Problems, as already mentioned, can only arise when looking for some details, and unfortunately you can no longer count on cheap maintenance.

Source: Avto Vzglyad

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