Mistakes when buying used cars
While new car purchases are on the rise, used cars can still be a viable option for many people. However, some used cars often have legal or performance issues. Therefore, buyers should avoid the following mistakes to own a car without regrets.
Not updating vehicle traffic violation status
Before deciding to buy a used car, the buyer should check whether the license plate on the vehicle is correct compared to the car registration or not. Along with that, consider whether this number is also "related" to traffic violations to avoid having to pay fines that are not caused by the person. Currently, Vietnamese car users can look up information about vehicle violations through the license plate.
Skip the vehicle background check
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When buying a car, customers often trust the attitude and behavior of the current owner to evaluate the condition of the vehicle. For example, those who always show caution and thoughtfulness are often considered by customers to be very careful and well-maintained owners of the car. This can cause buyers to skip the step of carefully checking for scratches and accident marks.
Therefore, before buying a car, customers should carefully check the interior, exterior and performance of the used car. Along with that, we should bring an experienced car expert along to ensure the reliability of the car we intend to buy.
Most importantly, even if the car has all the necessary documents, check the owner's name on the vehicle registration and the name of the person who intends to sell it. If they do not match, ask the seller to explain carefully to avoid buying a vehicle that is considered stolen.
"Thorough" test drive
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Once satisfied with the appearance, the buyer should spend another 20-30 minutes to test drive the car. According to experience, we should drive the vehicle through popular roads with many curves and on the highway if conditions allow. Thereby, customers will easily feel the performance, whether they are suitable to drive this car or not. In addition, the driver can also realize whether he is satisfied with the ability to accelerate, change lanes, and safety features on the car.
Not checking the undercarriage
Some customers often ignore the chassis of the used car they intend to buy, although this is an important factor that determines the durability and reliability of the vehicle. Therefore, buyers should pay attention to checking the chassis to find signs of corrosion, leaks or damage.
Skip the maintenance history check
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Previous owners can prevent major breakdowns by following a car maintenance schedule. Keeping a detailed record of the car’s service history can also help improve its resale value. So, keeping track of the maintenance schedule will give buyers a sense of whether the car has been well cared for.
In addition, some items including gaskets, rubber hoses, windshield wiper blades and tires will wear out in irregular cycles, so customers should visually observe these details to own a vehicle in the best condition.
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Filtering a list of priorities is a must when buying a used car. It should be noted that not all used car transactions go smoothly. If they do not, the buyer will spend more time looking for another vehicle.
No insurance information check
Insurance can be a detail that is often overlooked when customers want to buy a used car. However, this is one of the most important information that we need to pay attention to in order to orient the future maintenance costs of the vehicle.
