Now when consumers choose cars, more and more consumers consider used cars. It is true that some used cars are still valuable compared with first-hand cars. Both super sports cars and scooter models are the focus of consumers' attention. In their view, used cars are more affordable and even more valuable than used cars. For example, the author once found a treasure in the used car market, and 20 13 Toyota corolla was in the company two years ago. At that time, the cost was 60 thousand, but this year, because I took a fancy to a new car, I sold the same 60 thousand. In two years, I drove 10000 kilometers, and I didn't lose money when I practiced driving. Is it really too valuable?

Of course, good things like this do exist, but there are more risks in the used car market, especially in today's mixed fish and dragons and black-hearted businesses. There are many wading cars, accident cars and even smuggling cars in used cars. It is not easy to identify them, and you need a pair of "eyes". The following small series lists several aspects that should be paid attention to when buying used cars, so as to avoid into the pit.

The first point: Is it "worthy of the name"

This is the first thing we judge when buying a second-hand car, that is, whether the price of this second-hand car meets market expectations. For example, a second-hand Volkswagen sagitar has a market value preservation rate of about 55%-60% after six years. In that year, the sagitar landed at 1.7 million. After six years, the price is about 1 10,000 yuan, and the car condition is 1.

Don't covet petty profits in the market. For example, consumers should carefully judge the advertisements that offer direct discounts of 65,438+0,000 yuan when they pick up their cars today. Another point is to check the transfer time and documents of the vehicle. If the vehicle is transferred too many times, it is also not worth buying. The contents of the car inspection here include the motor vehicle registration certificate, which is what we call the big certificate, as well as the insurance policy and the car purchase invoice.

The second point: are the parts consistent with the production life of the vehicle?

This is beautiful, too. We only need to check the production year of the vehicle nameplate (located under the openings of the main and auxiliary doors), and then compare it with the production years of various parts of the vehicle. Parts here include tires, seat belts, glass, etc. Especially the production year of the seat belt, this is particularly important, because if the production year is slightly inconsistent with the nameplate, it must be a waterwheel or an accident car, and the overall body stiffness of the accident car will undoubtedly be discounted after the collision.

The third point: Is the "heart" intact?

This is the most important point in the inspection of used cars, because a used car is most likely to have engine problems, such as whether the engine leaks oil over time. If it is an accident car, the engine is often the most seriously damaged in the accident.

Let's talk about oil first. For this, we just need to open the engine room, take out the dipstick and see if there is any decrease and black matter (carbon deposit) below. If there is, it is probably burning engine oil (it is not excluded that this is a test drive). At this time, we can also put the engine in neutral, keep the vehicle speed at 60 mph, and check the stability of engine jitter and gearbox idle speed.

In addition, we also need to check whether the screws around the engine compartment are loosened or the colors of the screws do not match, but in this case, the engine is likely to be disassembled or repaired.

The fourth point: details determine success or failure.

The above three points have been roughly said, but this last point includes the remaining points for attention. For example, the thickness of vehicle paint is in the poor range (except the plastic parts of front and rear bumpers), which is why we need to use a professional paint tester; For example, whether the airbag stitching of the steering wheel is consistent with the stitching of the steering wheel, and whether the springs and screws under the seat are rusty; Also check whether the frame screws of the water tank have been screwed, because the water tank is located in the front and is the first place to contact the collision accident, as well as the door hinge screws. Check whether the used car has had a side collision. Similarly, there are screws on the hatch cover and trunk. If there is a high probability of head-on collision or rear-end collision, these are several points that the author can think of. Welcome readers and friends to add!

Let's talk about it finally.

It has become an indisputable fact that the used car market has a deep routine, but as long as we carefully analyze and check the car condition according to these points in Bian Xiao, we can still find the used car that really suits us. On the other hand, the author analyzes from real experience (except local tyrants). If you are interested in a German used car, you can buy it if the time is less than 6 years, because the longer the time, the more oil the German car burns. If you are interested in Japanese cars, I suggest you choose a car with a long age, because Japanese cars are too valuable. If you buy it in 2-3 years, it is basically not much cheaper, but after 6 years, the cost performance of Japanese cars will be highlighted. Finally, I wish everyone can buy their favorite used cars.

This article comes from car home, the author of the car manufacturer, and does not represent car home's position.