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Four ‘nerdy’ mistakes that are made when buying a second-hand car

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Relax, with a few minutes of reading you will stop committing them

Do not be offended by the headline, but sometimes, due to ignorance, we (all) make mistakes when buying a second-hand car. The good news is that now you will be more attentive @ and you will not fall for them.

1. Not asking for a driving test

Women's Driver's Day

Driving the car, even for just a few minutes, is the best way to spot some problems, especially those related to the transmission and suspension.

Negotiating the purchase of a second-hand vehicle over the Internet and with an individual does not prevent agreeing with the owner on a test drive. Making it yours for a while will also allow you to experience sensations and see how you handle the size, the technology… something fundamental when it comes to choosing a vehicle.

2. Make ill-considered decisions

Are you going to buy a used car because you want to treat yourself or because you need it? Normally the second option wins and that makes the heart and mind debate about which model to choose.

Matas Buzelis, automotive expert at carVertical, summarizes the keys to choosing the right model in three:

  1. Budget: the price of your future car should not exceed 35% of your annual income

  2. Fuel Type: Electric cars are more expensive to buy, but cheaper to maintain. Diesel cars are cheap and great for long trips. Gasoline ones are quieter and require less maintenance, but consume more fuel.
  3. Space: SUVs and Shooting Brake are more practical in terms of seats (there are seven seats) and trunk

3. Not asking for the history of the car

DGT report

Asking the DGT for the history of the car you are considering buying can avoid unpleasant surprises, including if the mileage has been tampered with.

The DGT report contains very revealing data such as the registration date and if there is any incident that prevents the transaction from being carried out. Depending on the report chosen (in this link we give you information on the options available to you), you can also obtain administrative information, identification of the owner, municipality in which the vehicle is domiciled, ITV history, mileage, number of owners, loads and other data such as technical data or your EuroNCAP score.

4. Not asking a mechanic for advice

mechanical workshop

Unless you are an expert, even if you take a test drive you may miss some technical issues. That is why it does not hurt to request the collaboration of a mechanic to check that everything is in order.

You will have to pay for it, yes; but these inspections are not expensive and can save you trouble and money in the form of post-purchase breakdowns (remember that even private owners have to give a guarantee).

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