Common mistakes when buying the first car for the family
Every day, in the used car market in Vietnam, it is not difficult to find a lightly used car, with many types, being advertised for sale everywhere. Whatever the reason, it shows that many people have to say goodbye to their car after a short time of use, many of which are their first cars.
On major forums, many people also shared that they were not satisfied with their first choice and wanted to change their car. So what are the common reasons or mistakes that make car owners have to “divorce” their “first love”?
Hasty decisions for others
Buying a car is for yourself and your family, but many people ask outsiders for advice on what car to buy, or see friends or relatives using a certain car and buy it too.
A study in the UK market and some European countries also showed that out of every 10 cars sold, up to seven are decided by women. The story may be similar in Vietnam. Meanwhile, there is a reality that women are sometimes heavily influenced by frivolous values or advice from friends, ignoring objective, rational assessments.
Remember that everyone has different needs and preferences. While some people may need a small car that is fun to drive and has many features, others may need a large space to carry things when going on long trips. Evaluate your actual needs to choose the right car.
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Swinging over the forehead for the word "power"
Buying a car beyond the family’s financial capacity has also been a common situation in the Vietnamese market for many years. Many people have the mentality of borrowing more money to buy a car in a higher, more luxurious segment, instead of spending a safe amount of money to buy a smaller car in a lower segment.
And as a result, the owner of the car has to struggle. After buying a car, in addition to the monthly expenses to maintain the car, the owner of the car also has to worry about paying off the debt and as a result, the car becomes a burden that makes you struggle.
Remember that the cost of maintaining a small car like Ford Fiesta, Kia Morning, Hyundai Grand i10, etc. is about 4-5 million VND per month. Mid-range cars can cost about 6-8 million VND under normal use.
Car not bought yet but worried about resale loss
It's ridiculous! But that's the truth in the Vietnamese car market. Many consumers only worry about whether the price will decrease much when they sell it later, ignoring other factors without thinking that the true values are the factors that make you love your car.
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So the question is, are resale cars really as valuable as their resale value? Reality proves that it is not necessarily so. Sometimes, it is just the most popular car, used by many people so it is not afraid of being alone anywhere, simple and poor equipment so it has few errors and is easy to repair, fake and counterfeit spare parts are widespread so it is easy to find...
Overemphasis on appearance
Anyone can easily be captivated by a beautiful car design and attractive color. But reality proves that a beautiful form cannot make the owner of the car stick with it if it is defective or does not meet the owner's needs regarding some basic elements inside the interior.
Consider carefully the elements inside the car, where you often feel and come into contact with on every journey. You must feel comfortable when driving, the storage locations must be convenient, the infotainment system must be easy to operate, the driver assistance system (reverse sensor, camera, GPS, parking assist, hill start assist, sport paddle shifters...) must be effective. Those are the values that make you stick with your car for a long time.
Not considering safety factors carefully
The last issue in this article, but the most important issue when choosing a car for the family. The reason is that safety equipment will help save your family's life in case of an unexpected situation.
Many popular car models with very attractive prices on the market today have full advanced safety technology. The safety technologies that a family car needs are airbags for both front and rear passengers, anti-lock braking system, electronic balance, automatic parking assist system, active braking system when detecting obstacles ahead, warning system when there is a vehicle crossing behind when reversing...
It’s not just about the equipment, crash safety ratings are even more important. Organizations like ANCAP, or Euro NCAP… are neutral and trustworthy. Choose a car that has a five-star rating from these organizations to protect your family in a crash.
