Buy a used car: what to look for

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Today the market of used cars has increased several times in Ukraine. You can find completely different models, from economy class to exclusive representatives of the premium segment. How not to make the wrong choice?

The demand for such vehicles is absolutely clear, because, in trying to save up for a car, people are faced with the high cost of brand-new car from the passenger compartment. In such cases, the purchase "with hands" can be an excellent alternative. The main thing is to follow a few simple guidelines.

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Choose the options. It is not necessary to dwell on the one you like the car, choose a few similar models. Availability of options will only be a plus.

Price filter. The first thing to do - to determine its own budget for the purchase. Next - promonitorit market, find out what the average price for the machines you are. Not recommended to stop the choice on cars, price is clearly undervalued, as they say - a miser pays twice. Consider the fact that about 15% of the cost will be spent on repairs, registration, insurance.

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Mileage.It is difficult to find a car for sale, which is not twisted mileage. That is why, guided by indirect indicators of the real situation: the state of the passenger compartment, door seals, pedals, gearshift lever. These details are subject to early wear. A large number of scratches, scuffs should alert you.

A photo. Photos for sale online are able to talk about the car and its owner is quite a lot. Note that the pictures should be at least five, and taken from different angles.

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analysis Offers.You can often stumble on the "template" description "not broken", not "painted", "one owner", "sat down and went," "all issues - on the phone." When this writing, one goal - to quickly sell the car. Excellent test would be a direct question on the subject of features on which to get to know well in advance (for example, increased oil consumption, there is a defect, etc.). If confirmed their presence, then most likely you do not communicate with the dealers.

Inspection. One to go for a visit is highly undesirable. Invite a competent person who can tell / explain what's what, and keep from spontaneous purchases. Do not let the seller push, make the decision carefully, slowly.

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Important details when viewed:

The uniformity of the gaps. If the machine is "not a bit", the size of the gap will be the same everywhere.

Painted details.Vehicle without straightening paint that over 5 years - is, in fact, fiction. It is important to understand why this or that part has been repainted. Pay attention to the mounting bolts (doors, bonnet, boot). If they do not twist, the item or not repainted or tint without removal. Accordingly, can not survive.

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Date of manufacture of glass. This nuance will tell you whether the car been in a serious accident. On the glass is marked with the year, which should coincide with the car's production year.

Status rugs. It is mandatory to check the floor mats for moisture and, worse, mold. These signs indicate that the vehicle is subjected to the influence of water, if easier - drowning.

But viewing the technical part is better to entrust to employees of service stations. It is important to excludefailure, which travel by car is strictly prohibited.

Earlier, we wrote aboutwhy often sleepy behind the wheel.

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