ROME – The purchase of a used vehicle always involves a series of doubts for buyers, especially in the sale between individuals and if the buyer does not have a minimum of experience in the field of engines. Very often the sellers present their cars in the best way, polishing them like never before and extolling all the qualities, obviously omitting to report any defects. So, to offer concrete help to those who are preparing to buy a second-hand car, automobile.it, a site for ads for used cars, new and zero kilometers, has decided to draw up a list with the five salient points to check carefully to avoid a possible “rip-off”.
In addition, all the services that are offered on the ad portal can be selected via the filters, from the search field. Users therefore, in addition to the classic screening parameters such as model and fuel, can access the certifications on guaranteed used, vehicle history, vehicle inspection and certification of kilometers traveled. In this way, in addition to identifying the car to meet their needs, users can have the security of getting a good deal. Precisely to make potential buyers feel safer and more serene when searching for and buying used cars, the automobile.it experts have created a special checklist with all the aspects to consider in order not to commit false steps that they will later regret.
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Negg or used, a question of guarantees
One of the first doubts to be resolved: private or concessionaire? The first choice must be weighed well, in this case the vehicle will not enjoy any guarantee, except for the existence of an original residual guarantee. The sale between private individuals is regulated by the rules of the civil code. By purchasing a used car through a dealer, you can count on a warranty of up to 2 years.
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How many miles has the car really ground?
The mileage can be checked manually, passing from a thousand paperwork between servicing and maintenance, a painstaking and very complicated job that requires time and a minimum of skills, both not available to everyone. In this case, a simplified way is proposed by Diogene, which allows you to read and verify the real mileage of a vehicle, highlighting any previous alterations. The cars for which users can request a free mileage check are indicated on automobile.it by the stamp bearing the Evolvea logo, the manufacturer of Diogene.
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History
A good owner always takes care of his car and has it periodically serviced. For the lucky ones the used car is accompanied by its paper history, thanks to which it is possible to verify all the interventions carried out. If this service is not available, Carfax provides (price 18 euros) a detailed report with past registrations, any accidents, revisions and much more, all this only through the chassis number or license plate.
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Brake and engine tires
Tires and engine can be analyzed visually by a competent eye. For example, an uneven wear of the tread indicates an incorrect set-up of the car, just as a compartment with leaks and worn pipes already anticipates huge costs on arrival. The date of manufacture is indicated on the outer side of the tires, which allows you to check their age, another check to be made is that of the age of the battery and the conditions of contacts and electrical cables. Dekra offers a service that covers the verification of up to 47 technical parameters, at the end of the inspection a user card is issued to purchase in complete safety. In fact, these are checks that are difficult to verify for non-experts and therefore Dekra is not an alternative to a lack of confidence in one’s abilities, but the safe choice.
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Seeing is believing
The test drive usually lasts about twenty minutes, so as to allow potential buyers to try the car of their interest and to experience driving the vehicle on the road open to traffic. At this stage it is legitimate to ask endless questions and always pay attention to the smallest details, such as squeaking brakes, loud noises or leaks at the end of the drive. It is also a very common practice for used cars, but certainly not always possible as is the case with new cars. (maurilio rigo)
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