How to secure your used car

How to secure your used car

As we know, buying a new car implies a big investment and not all of them have the money to buy an agency car, so we resorted to buying a used car.

After changes in transit regulations in several countries of the world, having auto insurance has become compulsory, so buying a used car does not exempt you from securing it. If you don't know how to secure a used car, here we tell you.

Examine the general condition of the vehicle and handle it: even a short section, which is usually done in the company of the unit owner.

Advantages
No depreciation of the car
You save a lot of money when you buy it
Auto insurance is cheaper
You find a lot of models
If you choose a popular car model, it's easier to find auto parts
If you buy a refurbished agency car, some dealerships give you warranty.

Disadvantages
A mechanic should check the car
Risk of the car being hit
You are more likely to spend on repairs and maintenance
If you buy a discontinued car, finding original parts can be a challenge
Risk of the car not being manufactured in your country
Risk of the car having a robbery report.

Buying a luxury used car can cost you from 50% to 70% less than its initial value while older, the harder it will be to find the car.

Check for major damage: Take the car to your confidence workshop for a general review. Especially ask that they check if there are possible leaks of fluids that can affect the engine, observes the smoke that comes out of the exhaust, verifies that there are no blows below the bodywork and especially those that may have affected vital parts.

Confirm that the serial numbers appearing on the motor, bodywork and chassis are matched against those of the original invoice.

Internet: There are pages where you can see and compare different cars and contact the buyer.

Tianguis de Autos: Going to these places is not very advisable because you can not know the origin of the vehicle or you do not have so many guarantees, but if it is your only option, avoid the purchase by impulse; Even if it looks like an irresistible offer, don't pay anything without checking the car and seller's background.

Through a known: if a family member or friend is selling his car is easier to make the purchase because you have seen the handling and care you have had with your car, however, the drawback of this transaction is that the person does not have a fiscal domicile,  It does not give you any guarantee or sometimes you do not sign a purchase-sale contract.