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| Tips to buy a used car |
Although many new cars in circulation and credit terms offered by very tempting, but it seems the public interest to buy secondhand or used cars are still fairly high. This can be seen from the number of people who come in when there is the used car market. But in fact, to find a quality used car that still takes precision and knowledge. Many car salesman "rogue"; they wrap cars sold in such a way to look good, when in fact it is very ugly. People who lay about the car of course will be easily fooled. To avoid things that are unwanted and find a good quality used car, it is worth considering a few simple steps.
- Choose a car dealer or seller who has been reliable. Many used car dealers provide a warranty to the buyer for the cars they sell. This course will facilitate and assist the buyer because if something goes wrong, a complaint can be sent. Buying from a friend or relative can also be a convenient way because we already know about the quality or how the condition of the car.
- Calculate carefully the funds we have. Do not get over-budget; we must wisely choose and buy a car that is consistent with our financial capabilities.
- Find out the market price of the car that we wanted. This will be very useful when we find the car that we want, especially when negotiating with sellers or dealers.
- Check the condition of the engine and other components carefully. A lot of used cars on the market has undergone considerable improvement. If we do not know about the engine, it is better to invite friends who really understand to help provide an assessment about the condition of the engine. Doing a test drive will also be very useful; while doing so, take the car on the road that varies from smooth roads to potholes, winding and rocky. Usually, if there is damage to the components, especially in the sector of the legs, would be easily detected. Moreover, for cars that are already using the computer chip, we can check it in the garage for the scanner. In the process, will be known if there was damage in some components or if the car is ever flooded.
- Make sure that the car has never had a serious accident. It can be seen from the pillars, chassis and hood. Usually, though repaired in workshops leading, accident scars are still visible.
- Check out the letters. Many cases of fraud; people buy a stolen car, but equipped with a vehicle registration and reg. We have to know that today many outstanding cars equipped with vehicle registration and false reg. It is difficult for a layman to distinguish; therefore it is better to carry or checked at the nearest police station to do a physical check
- Find out the history of the car. Many cars that still include evidence of maintenance and replacement of components. It can be used as a reference and consideration because cars are routinely treated in authorized workshops of quality will be guaranteed.
- Consider the age of the car we want to buy. The principle that we can use is "the younger the better". Cars that age is too old, it is very risky. Although no guarantee, but at least a used car that still has a young age is still a good performance.
- Choose a car that his body is still good. Body repair costs were more expensive than machines.
- Prepare a budget is to make repairs if the car will eventually fall into our hands.
