Buying a second-hand vehicle involves some lengthy checks. You will have peace of mind when buying a new vehicle. In the second hand, you will have to make a choice by considering important details and some technical details. We have made a list of things to consider when buying a second-hand vehicle. It would be better to pay attention to what is given and make your decision accordingly after checking the vehicle and examining some features.
1. Researching and Examining the Model of the Decided Brand in Advance
You should research the model of the brand you decide to buy in advance. Preliminary preparations should be made by examining the features and meeting with the person you will purchase from. When communicating with the seller, you can better understand the changes in the vehicle by asking questions based on the features.
2. Preparing What to Ask When Communicating with the Seller
Some questions before meeting with the seller are very valuable. It is possible to act based on the questions and understand the information about the vehicle more closely. Ask the person selling the vehicle the following;
. Why does he want to sell the vehicle?
. How long has he been using the vehicle?
. Is there a major damage accident?
.What is the general performance of the vehicle?
.When was the last maintenance done? Are there any problematic parts?
3. Vehicle Record, Damage Record and Mileage Inquiry
After the general questions, it is time to move on to the basic section. Questions about damaged, missing or defective parts of the vehicle. Tramer registration is the main need of the vehicle. It gives better information about the vehicle whether it is damaged or not. If the mileage is very high and the engine health is dead, it would be more logical not to buy the vehicle.
4. Let me examine the exterior of the vehicle in a bright place
If you examine the vehicle in too much sunlight, you will not be able to see the scratches and you will have incomplete information about the vehicle. If the sun hits it from a very steep angle, it polishes it and scratches on the surface do not appear. If you examine in a bright area, you can clearly see the scratched parts of the vehicle and the dirty surface caused by sunburns.
5. When inspecting the vehicle, start the inspection by making sure it is washed and clean
If the vehicle is dirty, you will not have the chance to fully examine superficial damage or areas that are unsightly due to scratches. The cleaner it is, the closer and better the observation can be made. If there are many scratches and sunburns have damaged the surface areas of the vehicle, these are important details.
6. Be careful to inspect the vehicle's exterior manually and closel
Close inspections of the vehicle provide great insight. Close examination is essential, from paint residues on the surfaces, the functioning of the screws and other parts on the doors, to the sound of the engine by opening the hood. These may seem like small things to some. On the contrary, they are factors that will closely show the condition of the vehicle.
7. Take the Vehicle for a Test Drive
After the external inspection and some inquiries of the vehicle, it is time to see the performance of the vehicle closely. Take the vehicle for a test drive in a traffic-free area. Examine for yourself the engine power, gear shifts, roadholding, speed-dependent turning performance in corners, braking capacity and, if possible, the traction power when stopping and starting on a steep hill. Carefully evaluate whether you hear sounds from outside or inside.
8. Get an Automobile Expertise and See the Results
When buying a second-hand vehicle, the last step should be "Auto Expertise". By putting it through extensive testing, all damaged parts of the vehicle can be seen there. Minor damages or parts replacement are not important in the expert's results. Engine power, whether there has been a major accident or not, the quality of the replaced parts, has there been any damage that will affect the performance of the vehicle? After the general evaluation, you will now have clear information about whether to buy the vehicle or not.
