What tricks await the buyer of a new car imported under the “gray” scheme
- February 21, 2023
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A whole stream of cars poured into the Russian car market, which we had never heard of. Sellers are bringing out different models in an effort to saturate
A whole stream of cars poured into the Russian car market, which we had never heard of. Sellers are bringing out different models in an effort to saturate their showrooms while making money. And what you should pay special attention to if you decide to buy an “iron horse”, which has not been officially presented to us before, the AvtoVzglyad portal tells.
The largest ads are full of ads for the sale of cars previously unknown in our country of brands: BAW, Chinese Volkswagen and Mazda, “Iranians”, and now VGV. But isn’t it dangerous – in every way – to buy such cars?
We immediately note that in many cases the dealer gives a guarantee on the purchase, so there are already certain risks involved. If there was a “style” with an engine or gearbox, you would have to wait a month for a contract unit or spare parts for repair. Fortunately, in the modern automotive industry, the share of a serious marriage is negligible, but you still need to be prepared for this.
Before buying, we strongly recommend that you not only inspect the car from the outside, but also, so to speak, “scratch your belly.” Be sure to check the bottom! There you can see the quality of the anti-corrosion treatment: if only welds are smeared with mastic or the composition is generally regretted, then additional protection against rust should be applied. And these costs are of course fully borne by the buyer.
In hybrids or electric vehicles, power cables are often not protected, so it is necessary to “assemble” a steel “shield”. And the traction battery is running low – especially in sedans. This means that the Asian innovation is not intended for travel on country primers. Especially in winter. Consider how difficult it is to pull an ordinary car out of a snowdrift, which “sat” on the crankcase. Now imagine what will happen if the hybrid also “lands”, but on a traction battery. Its area is much larger – that is, even in the city you will need the help of a tractor.
Another thorny issue is diagnostics. In the vast majority of scanners using service wizards, there are simply no programs for rare cars. So, if you are presented with a very low mileage copy, it is extremely difficult to understand the condition of the power unit even by indirect signs. Conclusion: there is a high risk of running into an oil burner, suspicious vibrations and other problems that can cause a significant blow to the family budget.
In addition, before purchasing, it is advisable to study the technical manuals, which can be easily found on the Internet. Among other things, they will “downgrade” the estimated cost of body repairs. For example, a whole set of different fasteners can be provided for mounting a bumper. In the event of a collision, it breaks, and the cost of repairing internal damage is much higher than repairing the bumper itself. And this is also important: unfortunately, no one is safe from an accident.
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The largest ads are full of ads for the sale of cars previously unknown in our country of brands: BAW, Chinese Volkswagen and Mazda, “Iranians”, and now VGV. But isn’t it dangerous – in every way – to buy such cars?
We immediately note that in many cases the dealer gives a guarantee on the purchase, so there are already certain risks involved. If there was a “style” with an engine or gearbox, you would have to wait a month for a contract unit or spare parts for repair. Fortunately, in the modern automotive industry, the share of a serious marriage is negligible, but you still need to be prepared for this.
Before buying, we strongly recommend that you not only inspect the car from the outside, but also, so to speak, “scratch your belly.” Be sure to check the bottom! There you can see the quality of the anti-corrosion treatment: if only welds are smeared with mastic or the composition is generally regretted, then additional protection against rust should be applied. And these costs are of course fully borne by the buyer.
In hybrids or electric vehicles, power cables are often not protected, so it is necessary to “assemble” a steel “shield”. And the traction battery is running low – especially in sedans. This means that the Asian innovation is not intended for travel on country primers. Especially in winter. Consider how difficult it is to pull an ordinary car out of a snowdrift, which “sat” on the crankcase. Now imagine what will happen if the hybrid also “lands”, but on a traction battery. Its area is much larger – that is, even in the city you will need the help of a tractor.
Another thorny issue is diagnostics. In the vast majority of scanners using service wizards, there are simply no programs for rare cars. So if you are presented with a very low mileage copy, it is extremely difficult to understand the condition of the power unit, even by indirect signals. Conclusion: there is a high risk of running into an oil burner, suspicious vibrations and other problems that can cause a significant blow to the family budget.
In addition, before purchasing, it is advisable to study the technical manuals, which can be easily found on the Internet. Among other things, they will “downgrade” the estimated cost of body repairs. For example, a whole set of different fasteners can be provided for mounting a bumper. In the event of a collision, it breaks, and the cost of repairing internal damage is much higher than repairing the bumper itself. And this is also important: unfortunately, no one is safe from an accident.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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.
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