Car models you absolutely should not buy even if the price is 'cheap'

There are some types of used cars, even though they are cheap, customers should not buy them for many reasons such as the car's quality is not guaranteed, and its legality is problematic.

Below is a summary of some car models that users should not or consider when buying.

Discarded taxi models

The first type of taxi that should not be purchased is the used taxi. Taxis with an 8-year lifespan, then resold to consumers. The big-name dealers often buy in batches to get cheap prices, then put them in the garage to be "rebuilt" from scratch, the interior is redone like new, but the internal machinery is old so it often breaks down.

The most dangerous thing is to buy cheap taxis that have been in collisions or accidents. These types of cars will be "renovated" very carefully, especially the odometer is also "rewound" to create a feeling of "good, nutritious, cheap" peace of mind for the buyer.

However, these discarded taxis after being refurbished can still be sold at a bargain price.

The common consequence of car owners buying used taxis is that the car often has minor problems such as: electrical failure, the car cannot turn on the lights, air conditioner, wastes gas... In short, when buying used taxis, the owner will often be friends with the garage, spending a lot of money.

Saturn L 2002 - 2005

This is a product of the Saturn brand (USA). This car model has received quite low results in crash tests. Because through testing, positions such as the side of the car, headrests and seats do not perform well in protecting the driver.

Compared to other models in the same segment, Saturn L is far behind in terms of safety and performance. Therefore, after more than 3 years on the market, Saturn has decided to stop producing the L-Series.

Kia Rio 2006 - 2009

In the US market, older Kia Rio models are often not highly rated for quality and safety. The seats and head restraints of Kia Rio models from 2006 to 2009 were rated below average for driver protection in an accident.

If you intend to buy a used Kia Rio, you should choose cars manufactured from 2010 to present.

Vehicles that have been in accidents or have been flooded

80% of buyers, when they know the car has been in an accident (such as a fatal collision or a strong impact), will not buy it because they are afraid of the risk.

You should not buy cars that have been damaged in an accident, because the technical specifications of the car have been distorted, the steering system has been affected, the engine is no longer intact, even if it has been repaired, it will still greatly affect the safety of the people in the car.

Damaged parts of accident cars are often replaced by garages with cheap equipment and materials, not genuine spare parts, so they often have problems later.

These types of cars still operate normally when first purchased, however after a period of use, no matter how carefully they are "fixed", the car will quickly "lose power" and consume more fuel.

However, if the car is in an accident and is repaired at a reasonable price, if the car is only damaged on the outside and the engine is not much damaged and the price is “good”, then it is worth considering.

According to Vietnamnet