How an unprepared buyer understands there are problems with a used car
- October 13, 2022
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A typical situation: a person wants to buy a used car, but does not know how to choose it correctly. Yes, and he doesn’t have any special devices,
A typical situation: a person wants to buy a used car, but does not know how to choose it correctly. Yes, and he doesn’t have any special devices, like a thickness gauge. Pickup trucks are also reluctant to give money as there may be scammers among them. About how to understand for yourself that something is wrong with the “used” car, the AvtoVzglyad portal tells.
Inspection vending body start with the body. The first rule is that the car should not be wrapped in foil. There can be anything underneath: wear, rust or swelling of the paint. Such surprises are not necessary.
We pay special attention to the diversity of body parts. It is clearly visible if you move one and a half meters away from the car. And don’t believe the words that the paint fades like that. Over the years, the shade changes evenly. A small difference can only be seen on plastic elements compared to metal ones. But not striking! If the bumper stands out in color, it is clearly painted.
Then we check for completeness. For example, Volvo 850 sedans were equipped with small “windshield wipers” on the headlights. Their mechanism often breaks, so the headlight cleaners are disassembled and plugs put in place. This can cause problems when registering a car. After all, there are “mini wipers” in the configuration. And Opel Astra H with xenon headlight washers. If they’re not in the bumper, then it’s from another car.
The next step is to look under the hood. It is very bad if everything is clean or too dirty. In the first case, they try to hide from you some technical problems, and the second means that the owner did not follow the car. The engine compartment should only contain dry dirt or dust. Also, if you see a strong “condensation” near the oil filler neck, it could indicate that the crankcase ventilation system is clogged. Cleaning hair is an expensive operation, so forgive the discount.
The salon must match the age of the car. If there is wear and tear on the seats or if the leatherette has cracked over 10 years, this is normal. Even worse, if the chair is new. It has probably changed.
We look down – to where the fasteners are. New bolts are clear evidence of the dismantling of the native “seats”. Then we check the package one more time. If side airbags appear in the options list, they may not be in the new seats. Those are cheaper!
Run away from this vehicle. All this means that the car was restored after the accident. She must not have front airbags. In other words, in an accident it will not save.
Finally, a test drive is necessary, during which you have to pay attention to the functioning of the engine and the functioning of the gearbox. The engine should run smoothly, the transmission should not kick or make suspicious noises. If you feel a problem, it is better to look further. Or go to a service you trust. There the masters will diagnose and make an accurate judgment.
A vivid example of the bumper being painted
Photo: AvtoVzglyad
Photo: AvtoVzglyad
Inspection vending body start with the body. The first rule is that the car should not be wrapped in foil. There can be anything underneath: wear, rust or swelling of the paint. Such surprises are not necessary.
We pay special attention to the diversity of body parts. It is clearly visible if you move one and a half meters away from the car. And don’t believe the words that the paint fades like that. Over the years, the shade changes evenly. A small difference can only be seen on plastic elements compared to metal ones. But not striking! If the bumper stands out in color, it is clearly painted.
Then we check for completeness. For example, Volvo 850 sedans were equipped with small “windshield wipers” on the headlights. Their mechanism often breaks, so the headlight cleaners are disassembled and plugs put in place. This can cause problems when registering a car. After all, there are “mini wipers” in the configuration. And Opel Astra H with xenon headlight washers. If they’re not in the bumper, then it’s from another car.
The next step is to look under the hood. It is very bad if everything is clean or too dirty. In the first case, they try to hide from you some technical problems, and the second means that the owner did not follow the car. The engine compartment should only contain dry dirt or dust. Also, if you see a strong “condensation” near the oil filler neck, it could indicate that the crankcase ventilation system is clogged. Cleaning hair is an expensive operation, so forgive the discount.
The salon must match the age of the car. If there is wear and tear on the seats or if the leatherette has cracked over 10 years, this is normal. Even worse, if the chair is new. It has probably changed.
We look down – to where the fasteners are. New bolts are clear evidence of the dismantling of the native “seats”. Then we check the package one more time. If side airbags appear in the option list, new seats may not have them. Those are cheaper!
Run away from this vehicle. All this means that the car was restored after the accident. She must not have front airbags. In other words, in an accident it will not save.
Finally, a test drive is necessary, during which you have to pay attention to the functioning of the engine and the functioning of the gearbox. The engine should run smoothly, the transmission should not kick or make suspicious noises. If you feel a problem, it is better to look further. Or go to a service you trust. There the masters will diagnose and make an accurate judgment.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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