A certain number of customers decide to buy used cars because they hold more profitable than new ones. In fact, in just the first two years a new car loses 35-40 percent of their value. So often it seems smarter to buy a used car, but for the same money to buy a new car of the lower class.

Because of the widespread insolvency and lack of money it is difficult to sell the car. So, and a buyer with cash is in a very good situation. What is most important, in case of good preparation and careful selection you can buy a good used car.

What to know before buying

Buyers are in a much better position than sellers, and there is no reason to hurry. Do not fall for stories about the emergency sale of this or any other reason. You should check as many cars you can…

Find out more information about the car you want to buy. How goes on the market used cars?

Publishing a new model soon? With the advent of a new line price of second-hand cars falls by another 10 percent!

Diesels are unquestionably more economical, but maintenance and repairs are more expensive.

Fuel consumption is not the most important item, and it significantly affects vehicle maintenance and driving style.

You should not be a slave to a particular brand or type of vehicle. If it encounters a good opportunity, do not count the doors, not even think about color or body shape. In the whole context, most important is general condition of the car.

Avoid the pitfalls

Statement of the mileage traveled to take a big grain of salt. Often it is important that the car is driven and maintained mileage. So before you purchase should thoroughly assess the condition of the car.

Look out for freshly painted! It is best to buy a car with the factory paint, even if it is in poor condition. New paint is often wish to conceal the real state body - suffered a crash or rust etched body. A car that had a difficult accident is not wise to buy, no matter how well repaired.

Before buying a car brought it into service. Thorough examination of the bottom can detect any fraud (traces of spray paint, the bumps on the interior beams and sheets ...). If you want the seller to cover suffered a crash or a car bearing the etched parts - cancel the purchase.

If a healthy body, should determine the 'health' engines. This can best be revealed by measuring the compression in the cylinders, which can make each a better mechanic. This is especially important for diesels

Freshly washed the engine is suspicious because it is difficult to determine whether oil is leaking.

Engine needs to work still. If not do not be fooled that it is easy to adjust, because it often points to the uneven compression in the cylinders.

In acceleration the car should not smoke. The bluish smoke indicates worn piston rings, and the black on burnt valves and general dilapidation.

Sooty smoke is usually a result of outdated "Bosch-pumps'. In such cases it is best to cancel a purchase.

Worn seats are a bad sign because it shows that the car was ruthlessly exploited, and that its owner has not cared. If the seats are covered, you should take off covers and see what lies beneath them. If the the rubber on pedal foot controls are worn, it is even worse.

Unevenly worn tires show the incorrect suspension geometry, and the possibility of collisions suffered. Be careful if you have installed new tires because it often obscures the real situation.

Sports lowered suspension, sport exhaust or tuned engine are bad as a recommendation to buy. It is a sign that the engine is often working under full power.

Tow bar is not an advantage, as some like to stand out, but a big disadvantage. Towing a trailer load significantly increases the motor and transmission effort. Cars with hooks are usually in worse condition than a car without hooks.

Before buying necessarily make a test run, to determine how the car holds a straight line and responds to commands. If you are not proficient enough, seek professional help.

You should talk about price when conclude that the car is fully fit. You should also have negotiating skills, do not fear breaking prices. Ignore the notes 'fixed' price and the lowest offer.

Before buying carefully check all the 'paperwork' and do not hesitate to go to a check by an authorized person or service. If anything suspicious, cancel the purchase.

After all, if you conclude the purchase contract, immediately take your car to service. Convincing by former owner that it was recently made, is no guarantee.

How to identify stolen car?

It is your right and obligation to buy a better someone else's car for less your money. But you should not overdo it. This applies to the case of professional retyped chassis number and quality of counterfeit documents. Crime knows no boundaries, and stolen cars are frequently changing data.

Thoroughly inspect for damage around the door lock and the ignition key. Slight damage may be a sign that the car is stolen

All locks and keys need to be original. If there's something wrong immediately cancel the purchase

All glass should have the factory tags.

Revised steering wheel and gear knob are also suspicious. Do not be fooled by the appeal of sports gear and wheel

Fresh paint on the profile with the numbers inside the chassis or engine may indicate a change of the whole or part of the profile sheet

No original or fresh paint is particularly suspicious, because it may indicate a displacement traces