How to choose a used car? Helpful Tips

To date, the automotive market in Russia is quite extensive. However, not all of us have the opportunity to purchase a new car or a jeep, so in search of a better option, many motorists are oriented purely to the secondary market. How to choose a used car? You need to fully prepare for the purchase. You need to know exactly the make and model of the car, get acquainted with its weak points, choose a price category and much more. The answers to these questions we will consider in our article and tell you how to choose a used car.

Price

First of all, you need to choose the minimum and maximum boundaries of the cost of the vehicle, so as not to waste time looking at unnecessary options. Also, when choosing the price range, you should be prepared for additional waste for the repair and processing of related documents. All this should be allocated about 5-10 percent of the value of the future car.

Brand and model

Before choosing a used car, consider how often you will use it. Also decide on the make and model of the car and choose the suitable body. If it's a car, you have to choose one of the three body variations. The sedan is the most popular type of car today. Suitable not only for work, but also for family trips to nature. The hatchback is more suitable for youth, and the station wagon is more suitable for a large family. Among the brands, it is especially worth mentioning the budgetary "Daewoo Nexia", "KIA Rio" and "Toyota Avensis". Jeep - also an option, but it is much more expensive. Good crossovers are "Nissan Kashkay" and "Nissan X-trail".

If your family consists of 5 or more people, and you want to use the car solely for personal purposes, choose a minivan (Mercedes Viano or Volkswagen T5). And if you want to buy a universal option, such that it was for work and for the family, the best car will be "Fiat Doblo". In general, the variety of machines is so great that you can make whole books about them. Therefore, for the final choice, consult with friends, acquaintances, knowledgeable in cars, and read useful auto reviews. Also consider the availability of spare parts and high maintenance costs.

How to choose a used car? Auto Inspection

After you have decided on the car and found a suitable option, it's time to inspect the car and evaluate its technical condition. An important aspect is the body. He should never be rotten. Used cars VAZ, for example, after 10-15 years of not very careful exploitation are completely rotten (especially the bottom). With imported cars is much easier, but here surprises can meet under the hood. Therefore, pay special attention to the motor. It is important that he is not deaf in the way, and blue smoke does not pour from the pipe. The running gear should not squeak and rattle while driving.

Also, look carefully at the documents and the technical passport. Repeatedly there were cases when unmarked and stolen second-hand cars in Moscow were issued for normal.

Following these rules, you can choose a reliable and technically sound car!