Things not to do when buying a car

Car with wide tires

Although wide tires can improve stability and safety in emergency situations such as sudden braking or swerving, the reality is that in everyday life, these situations do not occur often.

Meanwhile, the cost to replace wide tires is significantly higher than narrow tires, with prices ranging from several hundred to tens of millions of VND, depending on the vehicle type and tire type.

Car needs 95 gasoline

Using 95 gasoline instead of 92 gasoline can cause your annual fuel costs to skyrocket, especially if you regularly drive long distances.

The price difference between these two types of gasoline is small, but when accumulated, it will become a significant amount each year. Currently, many manufacturers have adjusted so that vehicles can use 92 gasoline while still ensuring performance, helping to reduce costs for consumers.

Vehicles with particulate filters

Particulate filters help reduce air pollution from car exhaust, but if they are not located near the engine (where temperatures are high), they can quickly become clogged and need to be cleaned or replaced regularly. This can lead to expensive maintenance costs.

Vehicles using dry dual transmission

Although dry dual-clutch transmissions can improve shifting speed and driving performance, they are prone to overheating and have durability problems if the vehicle is frequently driven in heavy traffic or through flooded areas.

Additionally, the cost of replacing these parts is much higher than with conventional transmissions.

Vehicles with common problems

Finally, avoid buying cars that are known for "common ailments" such as oil leaks, high oil consumption, transmission damage or problems with ignition coils.

These problems not only cost you more money in repairs but also cause a lot of unnecessary trouble.

Advice from experienced people is that when choosing to buy a car, not only base it on the initial price but also carefully consider the maintenance and repair costs to ensure that you can save costs throughout the time of use.

Advice from experienced people is that when choosing to buy a car, not only base it on the initial price but also carefully consider the maintenance and repair costs to ensure that you can save costs throughout the time of use.