What “jambs” of a used car you don’t care about when you buy it
December 13, 2022
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The ability to buy a good used car has recently become an increasingly sought after art. The AvtoVzglyad portal gives valuable advice to motorists who decide to master
The ability to buy a good used car has recently become an increasingly sought after art. The AvtoVzglyad portal gives valuable advice to motorists who decide to master this zen.
Let’s start with the condition of the engine, which is usually very annoying for beginners when buying used vehicles. You can neglect its condition if it is known as a good resource, has long been used in many car models, has been thoroughly studied by repairmen and stores are full of spare parts and consumables for it. Or, as with cars from Japan, the Russian market has developed a service for the supply of so-called contract engines.
Often, the poor condition of the power unit is associated only with problems in the attachments, which are eliminated relatively quickly and cheaply. In the above cases, it makes sense to negotiate, which means that you can quickly repair the engine later. True, the above does not apply to new and complex cars. The cost of putting their “hearts” in order is often beyond reasonable.
As for the broadcast. In case of obvious problems with the “machine”, you can put up with them. The fact is that due to the widespread distribution of automatic transmissions, the market for their repair and replacement of “contract” transmissions is very developed. That allows you to rely on the relative ease of eliminating any technical issues. The seller should lower the price by an amount equal to future repairs – and no big deal.
Problems with brakes, suspension and steering, despite the importance of these systems, when buying a used car can simply be perceived as a need to replace faulty “consumables” in the future. You still do not care after some time after purchasing the car, you will have to deal with the repair of all this. The same goes for wear on brake discs and even brake hoses and tubes. Everything here is easy to fix and change. But if the brake electronics are “naughty”, then it is better to stay away from such a machine.
Do not pay any attention to the condition of the interior at all, especially if it is just sloppy and worn in places. The main thing is that the air conditioning system works, the airbags are intact and the readings on the dashboard do not raise questions. Well power windows with power seats and all heating worked. And the general appearance of the interior is brought to perfect condition by a simple dry cleaning – cheap and cheerful.
By the way, and no corrosion on the body is a reason to refuse a purchase. Rust on the edges of the hood, fenders, on the bottom of the doors, on the trunk lid – does not affect at all. And these cosmetic defects are repaired much faster and cheaper than, for example, problems with the engine or electronics. So it is quite possible and necessary to take such a car (taking into account bargaining).
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Let’s start with the condition of the engine, which is usually very annoying for beginners when buying used vehicles. You can neglect its condition if it is known as a good resource, has long been used in many car models, has been thoroughly studied by repairmen and stores are full of spare parts and consumables for it. Or, as with cars from Japan, the Russian market has developed a service for the supply of so-called contract engines.
Often, the poor condition of the power unit is associated only with problems in the attachments, which are eliminated relatively quickly and inexpensively. In the above cases, it makes sense to negotiate, which means that you can quickly repair the engine later. True, the above does not apply to new and complex cars. The cost of putting their “heart” in order is often beyond reasonable.
As for the broadcast. In case of obvious problems with the “machine”, you can put up with them. The fact is that due to the widespread distribution of automatic transmissions, the market for their repair and replacement of “contract” transmissions is very developed. That allows you to rely on the relative ease of eliminating any technical issues. The seller should lower the price by an amount equal to future repairs – and no big deal.
Problems with brakes, suspension and steering, despite the importance of these systems, when buying a used car can simply be perceived as a need to replace faulty “consumables” in the future. You still do not care after some time after purchasing the car, you will have to deal with the repair of all this. The same goes for wear on brake discs and even brake hoses and tubes. Everything here is easy to fix and change. But if the brake electronics are “naughty”, then it is better to stay away from such a machine.
Do not pay any attention to the condition of the interior at all, especially if it is just sloppy and worn in places. The main thing is that the air conditioning system works, the airbags are intact and the readings on the dashboard do not raise questions. Well power windows with power seats and all heating worked. And the general appearance of the interior is brought to perfect condition by a simple dry cleaning – cheap and cheerful.
By the way, and no corrosion on the body is a reason to refuse a purchase. Rust on the edges of the hood, fenders, on the bottom of the doors, on the trunk lid – does not affect at all. And these cosmetic defects are repaired much faster and cheaper than, for example, problems with the engine or electronics. So it is quite possible and necessary to take such a car (taking into account bargaining).
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.