5 types of used cars you should definitely not buy

5 types of used cars you should not buy according to experts to avoid "losing money and getting into debt" because these types of cars break down very quickly.

People's lives have improved along with the development of the socio-economy, so owning a car is no longer a dream beyond many people. When you do not have enough money to buy a new car, buying a used car is a smart choice.

However, buying a used car will be more difficult than buying a new car because if not carefully selected, the buyer can easily get tired and lose money. The reporter went to find out through used car showroom owners and consumers to list 5 types of used cars that should not be bought below.

Don't buy a "reformed taxi"

The first used car that all buyers should avoid buying is a retired taxi car. Taxi companies, after a period of use, usually about 5 years, will remove the car to invest in a new series of cars. Taxi cars run at high intensity and have a large total mileage, and when the maintenance and replacement costs are high, they will be removed.

You should not buy a "reformed taxi". Illustrative photo

Normally, large showroom owners will buy the entire batch of these discarded cars and have them reconditioned to look like new for sale. However, the parts are old and have reached the time limit for replacement, so they often break down and even become unsafe if not replaced. In addition, taxi companies often buy cars in batches, and the options are simplified to the minimum. Remodelers will install additional parts from outside, which can easily lead to fires and breakdowns. Inexperienced people are easily fooled by these types of cars, so they need someone with experience to go shopping with them.

Do not buy a car that has been flooded or "water hammered"

A car that is left in a garage or outdoors and is flooded with water without starting is a flooded car. If a car is driven into a high flood, it is very likely to be water-hammered, in which case the connecting rod will be bent or broken, possibly puncturing the engine block. These two types of cars should not be purchased at all, because the wiring and control systems of a flooded car are damaged, and when used, it can easily lead to fire or explosion. To fix a water-hammered car, the engine must be removed for overhaul. Thus, the stability and reliability of the engine are greatly affected.

The experience to avoid buying a flooded car is to pay attention to the musty smell of the car, check the car lights to see if water has gotten in, carefully "examine" the large screws supporting the engine stand to see if the engine has been removed... and best of all, call a trusted mechanic to come look at the car with you.

Do not buy a car without papers

Although unregistered cars are cheaper than fully registered cars, buying a car in our country is a big investment, so consumers should not buy it at all. Unregistered cars can be stolen or smuggled, buyers can easily get into legal trouble and suffer serious consequences.

For example, the buyer may be considered an accomplice in the consumption of stolen vehicles, subject to administrative fines or prosecution. Therefore, even if you find a car you like but its documents are unclear (such as no registration, inspection, or ownership transfer...), you should definitely not buy it.

Do not buy a car that has been in a serious accident.

Cars that have been in serious accidents should not be purchased because the structure of the car has been altered. The chassis is twisted and needs to be straightened, leading to unsafe handling. The engine may even need to be rebuilt, or what mechanics often call “non-original”. To avoid buying these types of cars, consumers need to pay close attention to the chassis, to see if the connecting rods are original or show signs of being bent...

Don't buy high-end but old cars.

Unless you really love and are passionate about these cars, you should not buy them. High-end cars will have very expensive maintenance and replacement parts, and spare parts are not always available. Having to wait for spare parts for a month or several months is very normal for these cars, even for simple spare parts.

According to VNN