Buying a car is always a pleasant experience, but in order to make a successful purchase, you need to overcome the state of euphoria and approach this responsible process with a cold mind and a clear plan for future actions. It should be remembered that the purchase of a used vehicle requires increased attention and the availability of some basic knowledge that will help at the inspection stage to identify the shortcomings hidden by the seller, as a result of which it will be possible to either refuse a disadvantageous purchase or significantly reduce the originally set price.

The main criteria for choosing a used car

An inexperienced buyer in the vast majority of cases vaguely imagines how to choose the right used car. As an aid, you can use the following algorithm of actions, the observance of which can greatly facilitate the task.

The first thing to do is to decide on the maximum amount of money you are willing to part with when buying a used vehicle. At the same time, it should be taken into account that from 20 to 25% of the funds from the total cost will be spent on the following actions:

• drawing up a purchase and sale agreement;
• registration of compulsory insurance of civil liability of vehicle owners;
• registration of the car in the state inspection of road safety;
• inspection technical condition car;
• Maintenance.

The brand of the car is best chosen based on:

• safety and reliability;
• the cost of further Maintenance and repair;
• accessibility Supplies and spare parts;
• availability of official service centers.

preliminary telephone conversation

If the desired car is sold on one of the specialized sites or information about the sale is indicated in the newspaper, you must definitely call the seller. During a telephone conversation, you can first find out the approximate condition of the car and understand whether you need to go for a visual inspection or the search should continue. A list of questions that are appropriate to ask during a telephone conversation:

• Whether there are stickers in the vehicle passport. It is advisable not to buy a car with stickers in the TCP. Their presence is evidence that:
  • as a result long-term operation the car number of its motor or body has become difficult to read or unreadable at all;
  • the vehicle was stolen for some time, and the attackers carried out a rewrite of its serial number on the body or engine, after which the car was found and returned to the original owner;
  • the part of the car body on which the number was embossed was significantly damaged as a result of an accident, so it was restored or replaced with a similar part that did not have a number;
  • vehicle engine was replaced.
• Under what conditions will the purchase and sale agreement be drawn up;
• What is the Vehicle Identification Number. After clarifying the VIN - code, it should be checked for being in the theft or search databases, for the presence of registered accidents with its participation;
• Which motor oil and how often it is poured into the engine. How much oil needs to be added to the engine after 10 thousand km. run (this value should not exceed 500 ml.);
• How much fuel the vehicle consumes while driving around the city / highway;
• What is the condition of the interior of the car?
• Do all additional options work;
• Do shock absorbers need to be replaced?
• Are there any malfunctions in the gearbox;
• How many owners did the car have?
• How long has the car been in use by the last owner;
• Why did a car enthusiast decide to sell his car.

If during the conversation all the answers completely satisfied you and did not arouse suspicion, you can safely go for a visual inspection.

The procedure for conducting a visual inspection and evaluation

The main rule that should be followed when buying a used car is as follows: you should not unconditionally trust the seller, you need to check everything yourself. If during the pre-sale inspection the existing defects are not detected in a timely manner, then after buying the car, the new owner will have to eliminate them on their own, spending their time and unplanned financial resources on this.

It is necessary to start checking the vehicle from the outside of its body, gradually moving from front bumper to the back.

Even minor paintwork defects, such as scratches, chips and dents, can be a reason to reduce the final value of the car. To do this, during the inspection process, all noticed damage is best recorded in a notebook, and then discuss their origin with the owner of the car.

Next, you should move away from the vehicle for a couple of meters, squat down at the level of the front optics and carefully inspect the doors and wings for violations of the body geometry. After that, you need to stand on half-bent legs so that the roof of the car is at eye level, and check the ideality of its surface. If, as a result of such actions, some waviness is revealed on the surface of the roof of the body, then with a high degree of probability it can be argued that the car has a disturbed body structure. You should refrain from buying such a vehicle even with a significant discount promised to you by the seller in the event of a deal.

The waviness found on the doors does not always indicate a violation of the centering of the body, however, the existence of such flaws will be a weighty argument that allows you to significantly reduce the cost of the car, announced by the seller at the beginning of the auction.

Suspicious places on the body can be checked for putty with a small magnet, which should be wrapped in cloth to prevent damage to the paintwork. The magnet will not be attracted to the surface of the body in those places where there is a layer of putty.

Any changes made to the design of the car by its owner on their own require a detailed inspection. This is explained by the fact that often they try to hide places with defects behind various stickers, wheel arch liners, moldings, cut-offs, overlays, etc.

The next step is to make sure that the front and rear suspension are in place. To do this, you can do a simple test showing whether there is a single track between the rear and front wheelbases. The essence of the method is to drive a car on a wet section of the road and go to its dry section. Next, you need to carefully examine the prints of wet wheels. If the traces of the rear tires exactly match the traces of the front ones, the test is passed successfully. Otherwise, you can be sure that the car has been in a major accident, and it is better to refrain from buying it.

Rubber seals for doors, hood and trunk must not contain traces of paint. The color shade of the outer paintwork must necessarily match color shade, in which the inner parts of the doors, trunk and engine compartment. Different paint colors indicate that the car was repainted either after a severe accident or in order to hide numerous traces of body corrosion.

Car doors should open easily, their hinges should not play. The presence of a slight play on the driver's door is allowed. If there is a gap in the hinges in all four doors and all the seats in the cabin show signs of wear, the car has been used as a taxi for a long time.

Checking the soot accumulated on the inner perimeter of the muffler can tell the buyer quite eloquently about the condition of the vehicle's engine. The presence of dry ash-colored soot indicates a well-groomed and efficient engine that has a decent margin of wear resistance. Oily and thick soot, resembling resin in its consistency, indicates an extreme degree of engine wear.

The general condition of the trunk often fully reflects the attitude of the owner to his vehicle. Dirty and clogged with unnecessary trash trunk can only be a lazy and untidy driver who, to put it mildly, does not give a damn about the condition of his car. A well-groomed trunk is a sign of a caring car owner who looks after both appearance vehicle and its technical condition.

There must be no rust on the car body. Most often, corrosion begins to form on the thresholds, fender liner, under the seal, at the joints of welds, in wheel arches. It is best when the search for traces of corrosion is carried out on a special flyover or on a lift. In this case, you can take a good look at the bottom of the car and check the most inaccessible places on the body.

The salon needs a leisurely and scrupulous inspection. The first step is to check the condition of the odometer. All numbers must be at the same level, the presence of paint chips is unacceptable on the device itself, indicating that the counter has been twisted. A worn armrest on the driver's side, worn pedals and a poor condition of the driver's seat indicate an impressive mileage of the car. All options that are in the car must be in working order. Fan, oven, air conditioning and climate control should be tested in each mode. Wipers, washers, steering column switches, power windows are subject to careful inspection. Under the interior mats, the surface must be dry and free from corrosion.

The operation of the shock absorbers can be checked by a single sharp and strong pressure on the fender of the vehicle. In response to this, the car body should rise, fall and rise again. If the oscillatory movements continue longer than the described cycle, the shock absorbers need to be replaced.

Particular attention should be paid to the engine. Its external inspection is carried out only with a clean engine. This is the only way to have a good look at all hoses, on the surface of which there should be no cracks, and to find possible places for oil leakage. The cooling system is also checked for leaks, all its hoses must be elastic and not have cracks on their surface.

When you turn on the ignition, you should pay attention to the readings of the sensors dashboard. It is necessary to check the performance of all sensors, make sure that they do not signal any breakdown.

After starting the engine for some time, it is desirable to listen to his work. The absence of uneven extraneous or intermittent sounds indicates that the motor is stable.

All of these actions can be attributed to the category of primary inspection. If during its implementation no critical deviations from the norm were detected, the car can be sent for detailed diagnostics, which is carried out at specialized service stations.

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According to statistics, the number of used cars bought in Russia increased by 11%. This number continues to rise in 2020. Such interest of fellow citizens to secondary market car industry is due to the fact that a used car is much cheaper than a new one. Accordingly, for a smaller amount you can buy a used car of a more popular model. However, it must be understood that such transactions have their pitfalls. In this article we will tell you the procedure for buying a car with your hands.

Step 1. Choose a car

So you've decided to own a used car. How to buy a used car? The first thing any buyer should do is decide for what purposes the “iron friend” will be used:

• hatchback - perfect car for trips around the city;
• sedan - a car for those who often travel out of town;
• wagon - great option for transporting bulky items in the trunk.

It is also important to consider other characteristics when buying, for example, the type of drive. The most relevant today are cars with front-wheel drive. They are easy to operate and are much cheaper than machines with rear and four-wheel drive. Rear drive suitable for lovers of high speeds, in addition, RWD makes it possible to control the car in case of unwanted skids.

Four-wheel drive - perfect option off-road. All-wheel drive vehicles are considered the most stable on the roads, but they differ in cost in a big way.

It is necessary to pay attention to the type of transmission: "mechanics" or "automatic". Despite the fact that a manual transmission will cost a car enthusiast a little less, it will provide many more advantages, for example, the ability to save fuel. However, automatic transmission is easier to manage and is ideal for the fair half of drivers.

Another important point is the power of the engine. The most powerful engine options allow you to load the car to a greater extent.

Step 2. Looking for options

If you have decided on the characteristics and brand of the car that you want to buy from your hands, it's time to move on to the next step - the search options. The 21st century has given us an excellent opportunity not to get up at 4 in the morning to go to another city to the car market. At the moment, the selection procedure has been simplified thanks to the World Wide Web. There are many sites that offer a huge selection of used cars:

• avito;
• auto.ru;
• car.ru;
• drom.ru;
• am.ru and others.

Step 3. Checking the autohistory

Checking the auto history of a car from private hands before buying is an extremely important step, by doing which you can weed out unworthy used options. The procedure at this stage is as follows: call the seller and ask VIN of the car and state number. As a rule, the owners of "iron horses", whose history is clean, willingly dictate these data to buyers. You received a VIN and license plate number from the owner, then go to the Autocode website. With this service you will learn:

• information about the accident in which the used car was involved;
• real mileage;
• facts of encumbrance (traffic police restrictions, pledges, leasing, search);
• the number of owners;
• information about working in a taxi;
• information about OSAGO;
• other data of interest.

Unique Service Feature - Verification japanese cars according to license plate. A car from Japan does not have a VIN, so most services are not able to provide information on them.

Step 4. Communicate with the seller

A telephone conversation with the seller is the next step when buying a car from private hands. There is a possibility that it will not be the owner who will communicate with you, but an outbid or a small car dealership that buys and sells used cars. It is better to discard the option with an intermediary right away, since in most cases resellers buy a used vehicle very cheaply, but they sell it for the amount that it is not really worth.

Talking to the owner of a used car is best done in a positive way. So a person will be more disposed to a detailed story about his "iron friend". Questions to ask the owner:

• What is the mileage on the car?
• Have there been accidents and what are the consequences?
• Number of actual owners?
• Are there any encumbrances on the car?
• Did the vehicle pass service maintenance from an authorized dealer?

If the owner reports that the car is unbeaten, there were no accidents, and checking through the Autocode service indicates the opposite, then you can gently hint that you know this information. There are two options for the outcome of events: either the owner will hang up, or he will be disposed to lower the price.

Gently ask the seller about what investments will be required if you decide to buy a used car. Most sellers try to hide the need overhaul car, but there is a chance that you will be able to find out the truth about how much money you need to invest in a used car after purchase.

Step 5. Checking the technical condition

If you decide to buy a used car, then you should understand that checking the technical condition is the most important step. The amount that you then invest in your “iron horse” depends on it. It is important to prepare for the inspection of the car.

When inspecting a used car from the owner, you must follow the following procedure:

• inspect the vehicle from all sides;
• ask the owner to show the shortcomings that were discussed during the telephone conversation;
• ask to start the car, follow the color of the exhaust;
• pay attention to tire wear.

It is important to check for signs of corrosion. Next, check the thickness of the paintwork. Do not be afraid to ask the seller everything that interests you. Specify for what reason the car was painted, whether the doors, hood and other elements were replaced.

Step 6. We agree on a price

For most people who want to buy a used car, price is a fundamental factor for making a positive decision. Bargaining with the seller before buying is not only possible, but necessary. After all, both the buyer and the owner of the used car are interested in this transaction. The goal of the first is to buy as low as possible, the goal of the second is to sell as high as possible.

In order for the auction to be successful, when talking about the price of a used car, focus on the following points:

• the presence of malfunctions that require repair after purchase;
• external flaws in the form of the absence of a manufacturer's badge, a janitor, etc .;
• internal flaws, such as a dirty interior, defects on the upholstery, etc.

Remember that even if the owner of a used car does not have a second set of keys, it can be a reason to reduce the price when buying. In addition, check with the owner of the vehicle if the amount includes a winter set of tires, speakers and other nice additions.

Step 7. We draw up documents

If the price of the vehicle suits you, and you decide to buy a used car, you can safely proceed to the paperwork. However, we recommend that you carefully check the car again through the Autocode service before buying. It is better to refuse the transaction if:

• on the vehicle there are encumbrances;
• at least one of the numbers (state, VIN or body) of the car does not match the numbers indicated in the report.

If you want to find out the maximum truth about a car, use the services of an on-site check "Autocode". The master will come to the place where you indicate in the application and check the vehicle with the help of special devices.

Today, the procedure for processing documents for a car purchased from private hands has become much easier than it was 10 years ago. Now it is enough for the seller and the buyer to conclude a contract of sale. Further new owner receives all documents, while entering the following data into the PTS: full name, address of transfer of the vehicle, date of sale, document confirming ownership, and signatures of both parties. Then you have 10 days to register the purchased used car with the traffic police and issue an OSAGO policy. Also, the missing columns in the TCP must be filled in the traffic police.

Step 8. What to do after buying a car

The purchase of a car took place, and you became the proud owner of the coveted "iron horse". Now you need to perform several procedures available in any car service:

• change oil;
• drain brake fluid and fill in a new one;
• change antifreeze;
• balance the wheels
• change the timing belt;
• replace air filters.

If the purchased car has been in operation for more than 7 years, it will not be superfluous to replace the crankshaft and gearbox oil seals. These procedures will require certain costs from you (from 10 to 25 thousand rubles). However, it should be borne in mind that by carrying out a number of the above activities, you will use the purchased car for a longer time.

In this article, we will look at the main points that you need to pay attention to when choosing a used car. This material will be useful for beginners who decide to get their first car, but do not have enough money to buy a new one. Let's start with the most valuable part of the car - its body.

used car body inspection

First of all, pay attention to paintwork. Body parts should not have a different shade, and if any part differs in shade from the rest, then it was beaten or, at best, badly scratched.

Pay special attention to the inspection of the joints between the body parts. The gaps should be approximately the same size (you need to keep in mind that the body gaps of production cars may vary slightly in size). If you notice a noticeable difference in the joints, then the car was in a serious accident and not properly restored.

Check how the car doors open, they should open and close without much effort, it is recommended to check the play of the door canopies (especially the front ones) with a simple movement doors up and down. A large backlash indicates the active operation of the car.

Inspect the bodywork for corrosion. The paint should not have blistering, otherwise repainting the car is just around the corner. Well inspect the bottom of the car from the inspection hole for the presence of through corrosion, as well as the thresholds wheel arches and the most important place on the body is the spars (what the engine and front suspension are attached to).

It is better to refuse to buy a car that requires welding and painting. Measures to restore the body of such a car from specialists cost a tidy sum, therefore, in end result purchase will cost you more than buying the same used car with good body not requiring repair.

used car engine inspection

First of all, inspect the engine itself for leaks (on modern cars this is difficult to do because of the decorative cover). At the same time, it must be remembered that an engine washed to a shine may indicate an attempt by the seller to hide the fact and places of oil leakage. Let better engine It will be dusty but dry.

The next thing you need to pay attention to is the sounds that the engine makes during operation. Start the car and open the hood, the engine should work rhythmically without interruption, shaking slightly, while you should not hear extraneous sounds, such as metallic tapping, which are especially audible on cold engine. These sounds indicate the mechanical wear of the unit.

Pay attention to the exhaust of the car, it should be clean, not have a black tint, and the exhaust pipe at the exit point exhaust gases must be dry. Wet exhaust pipe indicates worn out piston group or worn valve seals.

You should also check the engine on the go, it should respond to pressing the gas pedal without failures and “pull” the car well. It should be borne in mind that in a car with a large engine capacity, it is extremely difficult for an inexperienced driver to determine the state of the engine while driving, since he has a large power reserve.

Inspection of the running gear of a used car

Of course, it is unlikely that it will be possible to thoroughly examine the suspension of a car without an experienced specialist, but, in general, you can check the condition of the chassis.

First, drive a car and preferably on a bad road. At the same time, listen to extraneous sounds, usually a faulty suspension makes dull sounds when hitting road bumps.

Drive the car into a viewing hole or overpass and inspect the rubber parts: anthers, protective covers of ball and steering tips, etc. If they are frayed or torn, this indicates their imminent failure.

Inspect for signs of leakage at the attachment points of the brake mechanisms and the hydraulic booster mechanism, the repair of which for some cars will cost you a tidy sum.

Check the condition of the shock absorbers by rocking the car, it should stop rocking as soon as you stop working on it. Also inspect the shock absorbers themselves for leaks, if you notice an oil leak on the shock absorber, this means that it needs to be replaced.

Before driving a car, especially if its mileage is small and, as the owner of the “native” assures, you should pay attention to such trifles as the condition driver's seat car, it should not be sagging. Inspect the rubber pads on the brake, gas and clutch pedals, they should not be very worn out, the condition of the steering wheel itself, which should also not have strong scuffs. If this is the case, then, most likely, the car “wound” much more than the meter shows.

Checking a used car on the go

When driving on a flat paved road, the car should not pull to the side, all kinds of vibrations and beats caused by the usually damaged wheel geometry or worn out suspension itself should not be transmitted to the steering column. Listen for all sorts of hums that worn gears can make.

The car itself must confidently keep control over the road, quickly respond to your instructions, and when hitting bad road sections, especially at speeds, quickly restore the lost exchange rate stability, which is one of the main guarantees of your security.

Check the condition of the brakes. The higher the speed, the greater the demands on the braking system. When you press the brake pedal, you should not feel any dips, while the car should confidently start to slow down from the first press on the pedal, it should not be carried to the side.

When buying a used car in the car market, remember that most sellers are car dealers, so the price may be too high. In addition, there are many cars on the car market that were deliberately prepared for sale, hiding by all sorts of means. technical shortcomings. Yes, and the hustle and bustle of the market itself makes it difficult to carefully consider the chosen car.

Look for a car by ads in the newspaper, on automotive sites. There are more chances to find nice car from an honest seller at a reasonable price.

Nowadays, the car has become no longer a luxury item, but a necessity. Every day, a huge number of cars are bought in the country. Thanks to cars of class "A" and "B", perhaps every second family can afford a car. Still, the amount of 7 thousand dollars is large, but quite real for the average family.

In view of the fact that buying a car is a very serious procedure, due to its specificity, this must be approached with great attention and vigilance. Know that the seller always needs to sell his product, so you should not take all the stories of the seller at face value.
Before buying your first car, of course, you have a huge number of questions. Next, we will give complete instructions choosing and buying a car.

The material will address the following questions:

1. Analysis

It is necessary to choose a car based on the amount you are counting on, and you will start from this with the choice of car class, brand, power and equipment.

Please note that after the purchase, you will need to register the car, so at least somewhere around $ 400 you must set aside additionally for this procedure. We also want to note that if there is an option to buy another car, but a little more expensive, it’s better to save up a little or re-borrow than to regret it later, because the amount is not small and you need to buy a car that you won’t regret buying in the future.

Pay attention to the power and volume of the motor. Fuel consumption and vehicle acceleration dynamics will depend on this. The mass of the car, when fully loaded, must correspond to the motor. Otherwise, with a full passenger compartment, you will drive up the mountain very hard, and acceleration will be painful, if there is still air conditioning, then the car will be a "snail".

As for converting a car to gas, first think about how much and how often you will drive. HBO must be installed if you drive every day and a lot. Otherwise, the payback of this installation will be more than three years.

2. New car or used?

As you have determined the final amount for the purchase of a car, you need to decide which car to buy: new or used (used). Consider the advantages and disadvantages of both options.

A new car is a new one. If you approach his choice scrupulously, then for the next 3 years, except for changing the oil, refueling and inflating the wheels, you do not need to do anything. This is the main advantage of the new car. Among other advantages, it can be noted that the ride in the new car is comfortable, nothing rattles, does not knock, the car flies, it has a pleasant smell of novelty. There are no shortcomings in new cars, well, just that the break-in period can introduce a couple of nuances, but you should not even focus on this.

A used car has only one advantage - it is low price. That is, you can buy a car of the same brand as a new one, only pay 10% less, depending on the mileage. Or, for the amount equivalent to a new car, you can buy a better car, but used.
A priori, there cannot be a correct answer here, since both options have the correct logic, and here you need to focus on your preferences. We only note that with a new car you will have fewer problems both when buying and during operation.

3. Selecting the first machine

Many advise buying the first inexpensive car, arguing that it should not be a pity if you “hit” it somewhere, due to little experience. This is partly true, but a good car will make you drive carefully and take care of it from the very beginning, and buying a cheap old car will make learning to drive it easier.

By choosing new car, focus on the amount, and on personal preferences in brands and models of cars. If you want a used car, then of course, focus on the desired brand, but as practice shows, in this case you need to choose from what is on the car market.

4. Machine brand selection

The brand of the car must be selected based on:

personal preferences;
reviews about it;
configuration;
cost and availability of spare parts;
fuel consumption;
price adequacy;
the number of seats.

You may want to decide to buy one make and model of car, and when you arrive at the dealership or market, buy a completely different one, so when driving a car, you do not need to be categorically set, consider all possible options.

When buying a new car in the showroom, wait for a promotion to save on your purchase or get some kind of bonus. Buying a car in the spring is very profitable, as car dealerships make discounts on the lineup released last year.

5. Buying a car

To begin with, let's touch on the general selection and purchase criteria, and then consider in more detail the features of buying a new and used car.

When you are driving behind a car, you should already prioritize its configuration for yourself. We recommend that your car includes:

Power steering - so that the steering wheel turns easily, without any effort;
ABS - this system performs stepped braking when you press the brake pedal;
Air conditioning - in order to regulate temperature regime inside your car;
Power windows - in order to raise and lower the windows of the doors using the buttons, without turning the knobs;
central locking– when you lock the car door with the button;
Electric heated seats - (for an amateur) this option heats the seats in the cold season.

This is the most significant list of features of the first car. One more word can be said about automatic box gears, which will greatly simplify driving, but this is optional, and a car with automatic transmission is much more expensive than an analogue with a manual transmission.

Choosing a new car

When buying a new car, inspect it externally and check for scratches and bumps. The paint on the body, doors, hood and trunk must be the same. Check the labeling of the glass, it should be the same everywhere. Body gaps should also be identical. This is necessary in order to externally inspect the build quality and check for renovation works, since the car could have received damage during transportation, which may have been hidden later.

Look inside the car. The lack of cellophane on the seats and other places should alert you. Perhaps this car was bought, but returned, or it was being tested. The speedometer reading should be no more than 10 km. If the figure is higher, then either the car was driven under its own power, or someone was already riding it.

To determine whether the car was on the street for a long period of time, the bottom of the engine and wheel rims will help, if they have rust, then the answer is obvious.

Start the engine, it should start the first time. The motor should run smoothly and smoothly, without twitches, howls and jerks. Then we move on to the gearbox. Gears should shift easily, without much effort.

Car rental. Warm up the engine and ride on the site. Check the work brake system: hand and foot brakes. When driving, be sure to pay attention to gear changes. It's not worth it to accelerate too hard. During engine operation and driving, nothing should rumble in the cabin, especially plastic.

These are the main aspects for those who are not particularly versed in cars. Sure, take it with you experienced driver with experience, and best of all, a familiar auto mechanic who will probe the car not only from the outside, but also from the inside. Such a person is especially needed when buying a used car.

Used car selection

When deciding to buy a used car, try to buy it from the person who took good care of the car and.

When buying a used car, conduct its external inspection, check for the presence of: scratches, dents, straightening and body putty. You can take a magnet and wrap it in a soft cloth. If in certain places the magnet does not magnetize, then most likely there is putty.
Next, negotiate the price and start the engine, listen to its work. At this time, ask the owner about the history of the car, what problems it had, what was replaced, whether it got into an accident. Say that it is better to tell everything as it is, because if you like the car, then you will check it at the service station.

Then go by car. If it did not cause any particular complaints, then go to a service station for a complete diagnosis (you pay). If the car is not fraught with secrets, then the seller will agree to drive to the service station, since he has nothing to hide. If the seller says that the car is in perfect condition, but refuses to go to the service station - say goodbye.

Why go to the service station? You will be taken to the service station full diagnostics car and tell you what faults it has, what parts are worn out and need to be replaced, then they will tell you the estimated amount of repairs. As a rule, any new car requires an investment of money. You can trade this amount with the seller. But most importantly, the service station will be able to ventilate the so-called body geometry, which will immediately show whether the car has been in serious accidents, which side the blow fell on and what exactly was damaged.

After all this, if the car did not get into an accident, reach a consensus in the amount and go to complete your deal.

We want to say a few words about the search for cars on websites and newspaper ads. When viewing ads, pay attention to phone numbers, as these two resources are home to a large number of dealers who buy cars from owners and resell them at an inflated price.

6. Car for a woman

The most ideal option for girls is a mini-displacement or subcompact car to which:

Can comfortably accommodate children;
Consumes little gasoline;
It has large trunk;
No need to invest a lot of money in repairs.

Maybe one of our readers frowned, they say, why they are put in a "small teremok". You can buy any other car of a higher class, but what's the point? A small car has a very low gas mileage, so you can drive it more. This car is very easy to park and easy to drive.

7. Machine color

The color of the car must be determined at the place of purchase, when you will see it not in the picture, but with your own eyes. As often happens with many, they go for one color and buy another. Try not to buy a car in a bright color so that it does not stand out from the crowd and does not catch the eye of the inspectors. Keep in mind that the darker the color of the car, the more dirt and dust will be visible on it. Lovers of cleanliness highly do not recommend the car dark color, since the dust lives on the car all the time and you will either have to wash it often, or be very angry. In general, the main thing is that you like the color, the rest is trifles.

9. Is it worth staying on a service warranty?

Each car center offers its own services for a new car, this is the so-called guarantee. If before a certain mileage or a period of time (which is set by the manufacturer) any breakdown occurs in the car through no fault of yours, the repair will be carried out free of charge. In this case, you must undergo service only in special networks of this center. If it is established that the car was repaired or a part was replaced outside network centers, then you will be denied warranty obligations.

The disadvantage is that you will not be able to install this or that part yourself. All this must be done at the guarantee, at the service station of the auto center, which is not always cheap, since the prices for their services are much higher than those of ordinary service stations.

The advantage is that your car will be repaired for free in the event of a breakdown, which is especially good during the break-in period. We still advise you to put the car under warranty and stay on it for at least a year or 10 thousand kilometers. Usually during this period the car goes through a break-in and it shows breakdowns, but this is extremely rare.

Another advantage of a branded service station is that they always have spare parts for your car in stock, which will not have to wait long. Also, the masters specialize specifically in your brand of car and have great experience work with her.

10. Car on credit

If you are confident in the stability of your work and salary, you do not plan to have serious expenses in the next 5 years, then you can take a loan for a car, but this is highly undesirable. At your leisure, you can visit the website of any popular bank and use their calculator to calculate a car loan. You should be interested in the amount of the overpayment. It will be around 40% of the cost of the car. Why is this and what does it mean? The bank will not work at a loss - on altruism, therefore it takes remuneration for its work, which means that when buying a car on credit, you will pay for it as for one and a half cars, and sometimes for two. For our part, we do not recommend you to take a car on credit.

Leave 10-15% for repairs and unexpected expenses. They will definitely be, even if the car is a year old and it is under warranty. Otherwise, the family budget will quickly begin to collapse.

2. Don't choose a car on the principle of "something for 400,000 rubles"

Determine for yourself 2-3 models that you will look for. This will help you not to be scattered and not to make a rash decision on emotions. Plus, you can study the selected models on the forums, find out typical problems, service periods and sort out the intricacies. All this will make your search much easier.

3. Calculate the average price for the car you are interested in

Most precisely, this can be done manually, remembering the mathematics for the fifth grade, or using the Price Statistics tab on the Avto.ru website. Knowing average price, it will be easier for you to think sensibly, bargain and not fall into the hands of scammers and resellers.

4. Don't expect someone to sell a good car for less than the average price.

If a person urgently needs money, he sells the car through intermediaries and instantly receives money. All other cars that are sold at a reduced price, beaten or with legal problems. Or is it a scammer ad.

5. The first conclusions about the car can be made from the ad

If it has disgusting photos and a description of two lines like “All questions by phone”, “Everything is on time, the car is in perfect condition” and so on, you don’t even have to call. In 95% of cases, this is a reseller.

6. Talking on the phone gives a lot of information and saves time

Ask specific questions that cannot be answered in general. For example, at which dealer did the car pass MOT? When was the oil last changed? What's new in the car? Is the PTS original? How many owners are recorded in the PTS? How long does a person own a car by Title? Is the interlocutor the owner or helping someone with the sale? Whether there is a service book, order-orders and checks? Etc.

7. Before inspecting the machine, always check the documents

This can be done on the traffic police website or avtokod.mos.ru if the car is from Moscow or the Moscow region. You can find out if the car is pledged on the website of the Federal Notary Chamber.

8. Keep track of new offers

The best cars sell out in days or even hours. So if you want to get the most good car at the most attractive price, subscribe to updates on the model you are interested in in the Avto or Avto.ru mobile applications and constantly follow them.

9. When buying a car in a car dealership, carefully read all the clauses of the contract

It should not take more than 5-6 pages. If they brought you a contract, then took it away and brought it again, read it again: there may be changes that are unfavorable for you. If you buy a car on credit, read the conditions with triple attention. Unofficial dealers are very fond of including hidden fees in the price and taking a commission for refusing a deal.

10. To inspect the machine, rent a thickness gauge

Look online to find out what paint thickness a particular car model should have and measure it at the time of inspection. True, the thickness gauge is not a panacea, since sometimes cars are painted specifically for the device or minor damage is repaired according to CASCO.

You need to look to see if the gaps are the same on different sides of the car, if the paint is knocked off the bolts, if there are traces of paint on the seals and moldings, if the shagreen and tone of the paint differ on different parts, if the stampings fit together, if the headlights and glass are the same, is it symmetrical worn tires.

11. Don't trust the odometer

Best of all, the mileage of the car gives out the condition of the interior: the driver's seat, steering wheel, armrest and gearshift lever.

12. When you test drive, pay attention to all the little things.

Check whether the steering wheel is level, whether the car is pulling away during acceleration and braking, whether something is knocking in the suspension, whether the air conditioner and electrical equipment are working.

13. Drive the car into service before buying

If you liked the car in all respects and you have no doubts, before concluding a sales contract, be sure to go to the service and diagnose at least the suspension. Ideally, even an engine with an electrician. This will cost a maximum of a couple of thousand rubles, but it will save you from buying a car in poor condition. In many cases, diagnostics allows you to identify those problems, due to which you can bargain well and certainly recapture its cost.

14. You can conclude a sales contract and make changes to the TCP yourself

The main thing is that with one pen and one handwriting. It is better to transfer money to a pre-opened account through a bank cash desk. This will protect against fakes and fraud.