I decided to speak on this matter, because many of my readers and viewers ask me about it. The question is really not unambiguous and it is conceived before a person who changes a used one, as a rule old car (which is "ushatan" and sold) and now there is a HUGE choice - what to take a used (but a foreign car) or a new (but our domestic, as a rule) VAZ? We need to approach from several points of view, we will all consider them today, there will be a video and a vote below, so we read and watch ...

To begin with, recently the situation with the Russian car industry is slowly but surely changing, and as I think for the better. It began with BU Andersen, when he began to raise the quality of the brand. Moreover, no one even thought to abandon the old models, I'm now talking about PRIORA, KALINA, GRANTA, LADA 4X4, they just decided to tighten them up a bit, which I think was almost done. But also next to these models new "VESTA", "X-RAY", "LARGUS", LADA URBAN were developed.

However, there is a strong stereotype in Russian minds that everything that VAZ produces is bad, and even a little bit of a foreign car will not only be better, but MUCH BETTER! BUT is it just in modern realities, because we will take a new LADA, but a used foreigner.

About the price bar and age

“FOREIGN GUESTS” are now a whole cart, starting from DATSUN (as I think “doped” GRANT), ending with top-end BMW, MERCEDES, AUDI. Therefore, we will classify them into two large subspecies, these are inexpensive in maximum trim levels up to 1 million rubles and expensive - over this amount (I'm talking about new cars now)

Moreover, we will choose a used version, which means that it should not exceed 500,000, this is the real price of a modern, well-equipped AVTOVAZ.

I also want to talk about the age limit, yet 5 years is the maximum figure, in my opinion, if younger is better, because, for example, many Koreans have a 5 year warranty and 150,000 mileage

Inexpensive used foreign car

This is the most practical deal if you have 400 - 500,000 rubles, then you can take an almost new one - LOGAN, SANDERO, SOLARIS, RIO, ALMERA, POLO. Or a little older FOCUS (second generation), MAZDA3, CRUZ, ASTRU, LANSER, COROLLU, etc. (there are really a lot of them).

That is, these are non-ALPHA cars of brands (such as BMW, AUDI, MERSEDES). This is class "B-C", they will not have complicated turbines, diesel engines, robotic boxes gears and other nonsense. Usually these are ordinary "aspirated" with volumes of 1.2 - 1.6 (rarely 1.8 - 2.0),.

AS I BELIEVE - if you take a used foreign car, then it is from this group. It is here, if this is not a "dead barn" (with a range of 250,000 km), you can drive happily ever after

And such cars as, say, LOGAN, SANDERO, DASTER, of the first generations generally run some "crazy" runs, without any serious investments (only "consumables"). Koreans, such as Solaris and RIO, are also very reliable and give any kind of comfort and have the greatest guarantee of all in our country.

If you take larger cars, LANSER, COROLLA, ASTRA, KRUZ, MAZDA3 - take it first-hand, and you should definitely look to test power units, transmissions, twisted runs, "beating", etc. If you vparyat "killed" car, then you will invest your hard-earned money in it and a lot and EXPENSIVE.

REMEMBER - repair of foreign cars, especially of class "C" (and higher) costs two, and maybe three times more than our domestic cars

Of course, at a relatively low price, at 400 - 500,000 rubles, you can find a good copy, with low mileage, winter tires and so on. Moreover, the quality of the interior, design, performance of technical units will really be on top. BUT SUCH MACHINES ARE FEW! And when buying, you should take a knowledgeable person with you.

You also need to be mentally prepared to invest in repairs. Still, the used option is a roulette.

Expensive used foreign car

My opinion here is unequivocal - TO TAKE SUCH, I DO NOT ADVISE YOU. FOR 400 - 500,000 rubles, it will already be a shaggy year (about 6 - 8 years old). These are exactly those ALPHA BRANDS about which I wrote above - AUDI, MERCEDES, BMW, if you take the Japanese CAMRI, ACCORD and so on.

Of course, there is a brand, and comfort, and prestige (albeit an old car, but still). And again, this is not LADA.

However, this option is almost 100% hit on the loot (less often with the Japanese). Of course, you may be lucky and you will take some MEPC which is 8 years old with a range of 30,000 km. BUT this randomness tends to zero.

How it happens in practice. A young guy who passed his license a couple of years ago and learned to drive more or less (and they buy such cars) buys, say, MERS W203 for 400,000 rubles (say, 2006). The mileage, as he was told, is 150,000 kilometers (yeah, for 11 years that!) And he is all so smartly laughing at his neighbors who bought themselves VESTA, X-RAY and other miracle of our technology.

But his joy will not be long, because this car is already 11 years old and in the forehead something will happen to it. And repairs, even not with original spare parts, often go out of hand, the turbine alone will cost from 100,000 rubles, if you take the originals. And here all the comfort and beauty + prestige will fall below the plinth, and there will be such a miracle a guy who is all cool, ride a minibus (pay a loan for this shed and save money for repairs).

And the neighbors who bought new cars, but a lower class will drive and rejoice.

Pros of buying :

• Kudos
• Design
• Quality
• Reliability
• Comfort
• Equipment

Minuses :

• Expensive renovation (especially if these are prestigious brands)
• Turbines, robots and other delights, it is corny that there may not be specialists in your city
• Large taxes
• "Eats" a lot of fuel
• Breaks often
• Many years

In these points, I have collected both inexpensive and expensive options. Actually it is so

New, but domestic VAZ

I repeat once again - I am not protecting anyone! I myself had a lot of domestic cars of this particular brand, "I drank a lot with them" - BUT IT WAS BEFORE.

Let's think about how the situation with AVTOVAZ is developing now (I do not pretend to be a super analyst, this is just my opinion)

Now the controlling stake belongs to the corporation "RENAULT-NISSAN" the government has stopped pumping in billions (70 - 80) every year, do not understand why! Of course there is support, but it is much less.

The new administration dispersed a bunch of "bunglers" and "parasites", not all of them (many were still whining), but still. They made it clear - if you want to work, make high-quality "components" and we will work with you. The downside was that they began to buy a lot of spare parts abroad, but now the situation is changing in back side (blessing the sanctions help).

Prices have gone up, but cars have gotten better. Otherwise, if they are "crap-crap", just no one will buy. We pulled up and modernly equipped the brands known to us, KALINS, PRIORS, GRANTS. Now they also have air conditioners (climate controls), heating (and windshield), navigation (with large monitors), and so on. Of course, the interior trim remained from budget materials, but now they do not rattle, do not rattle.

If you take X-PARADISE, LARGUS - then these are actually VERY reliable machines. They are based on the "B0" platform on which the same SANDERO, LOGAN, DASTER, TERRANO are built. THIS IS A VERY STRONG AND SIMPLE PLATFORM. I wanted it for a long time and without any obvious jambs.

VESTA is our development brought to mind. In reality, it can compete with such cars as SOLARIS, RIO, POLO, ALMERA, AVEO, etc. in its class it is not very bad.

Again, their own developments appear, this is a robot, a 1.8-liter engine. If there are no critical problems with the engine, then about the robot ... (there will be a separate article).

Well and again new car, no one drove it in front of you! The warranty is 3 years (or 100,000 km), now it really works. YES, and people have now become different, they know their rights more, and just go to court! In general, the "picture" is changing, now taking VAZ is POSSIBLE! Especially if this is a new generation of machines.

Again, 80% of all our "people's tuners" tune our cars, from "classics" to PRIORA. It seems to me that only our cars can be pumped so expensively.

Well and spare parts, they are everywhere and everywhere. You can find anything, and the prices are affordable. I remember seeing the guy's face when he found out how much it costs dSG repair, Said that for this money you can buy PRIORA and not steamed!

Positive aspects of the new AVTOVAZ :

• Cheap repair
• They are becoming more reliable now
• Nobody drove before you, nobody killed
• WARRANTY
• Acceptable price
• PACKAGING, there is everything in modern cars
• State support, soft loans and programs
• Easy repair
• Just for inexpensive tuning

Negative points :

• These are budget cars (not even class "C")
• The quality of the interior trim and plastic (although in X-RAY and VESTA already more or less)
• Not prestigious (this stereotype still lives in us)
• Break down. It also happens (especially cars of the first generations)
• Stand at the level of foreign cars. YES now the price tag is growing

All in all, this is a very practical purchase. If you need a car to travel (for work, in a taxi, to summer cottages, with children - there is a seven-seater LARGUS) then this is your choice. These cars are not for show-off, they are "hard workers".

When there is not enough financial capacity to purchase a new car, many people leave their choice on a used one. ... Among Russians, front-wheel drive "eights" and "nines" are especially popular - these VAZ models have earned their trust in reliability, practicality, unpretentiousness and reliability. We bring to your attention a few simple useful tips - what to look for in order to choose the right used car.

How to choose the right used VAZ-2108, VAZ-2109, VAZ-21099? Helpful hints:

• Of course, first of all, everything depends on the financial capabilities of the person who wants to buy a car. But for 100-150 thousand rubles at the car market you can buy a pretty good car, despite the fact that it has already been in someone's hands. It should be noted that a used foreign car will cost about twice as much. In addition, you need to take into account the cost of very expensive spare parts, etc.
• Having stopped their choice on domestic car, first of all, you need to make sure of its legal purity. In order not to have problems with the law in the future, you first need to deal with all the legal nuances.
• Of course, without the necessary legal knowledge and without a database of cars that law enforcement agencies have, this is not easy to do.

Still, before purchasing a used car, you need to familiarize yourself with some legal basics.

• The main document of the car is the passport vehicle... This document confirms the seller's ownership of this machine. The passport contains data about the car itself, as well as about all its owners. The seller must have an original passport. If a duplicate passport is provided upon purchase, you must be careful and find out from the owner the reason for obtaining a duplicate passport for the car. In addition to the vehicle passport, the seller must have his own passport and vehicle registration certificate.
• You need to carefully study the documents provided. This is to make sure you are not dealing with scammers. It will also become clear how many people have already owned a given vehicle. Also, according to the documents, you can find out what technical changes the car underwent: replacement, replacement of body parts, repainting in a different color.
• Naturally, the fewer owners the car had, the better. If the car has visited several owners for a short time, then this fact should alert - there should be good reasons why the owners tried to get rid of this car as quickly as possible.
• Only after checking all the documents, you can begin to inspect the car itself. First you need to step back a few meters and externally inspect the car from different angles. Body parts the car should be without deformations, and its color should not have different shades - this is evidence that straightening and subsequent painting of the body was carried out. Small scuffs and scratches on the bumper indicate the owner's carelessness when operating the car.
• Next, you should determine the condition of the rubber, which can tell a lot. Evenly worn tires should not arouse suspicion, but if they are not uniformly worn, you should think about it. This can be the cause of camber-alignment problems or malfunctions in the steering or support links.
• Disks also need to be examined carefully. The presence of dents indicates that the car hit a serious hole or open hatch at speed. As a result, the running units may be damaged, and may even be slightly deformed.
• After that, you can start examining the salon. There are several secrets by which you can find out the true state of affairs of the car. The worn steering wheel and gear knob, worn out rubber bands on the brake and gas pedals indicate a significant mileage of the car, although there may be quite a few thousand kilometers on the meter - the mileage can be "reset" as much as you like. According to the state of the shift knob, steering wheel and pedals, you can learn much more, despite the assurances of the owner of the car that its mileage does not exceed 30 thousand, since he was in the garage almost all the time.
• You need to be very careful, as there is always a risk of buying a car that was used as a taxi. Despite 3-4 years of age, if the owner worked as a driver, the car may be just as "killed" as its 10-15-year-old brothers.
• After inspecting the cabin, you need to inspect the under-hood space. The first step is to make sure that there is no engine compartment drips of antifreeze or oil. The engine does not have to be clean - the main thing is to be dry. A clean engine indicates that it was washed before selling it, so it is difficult to determine if there are any problems. It is also necessary to verify the engine number with the one indicated in the car passport. It is also necessary to verify the number and body number.
• After making sure that the numbers match, and also that they are not interrupted, you need to ask to start the car and observe the operation of the engine. In a working car, the engine works steadily, smoothly, without vibrations and failures. You can use a small test - put a regular matchbox on the motor. If it does not move out, then the engine is adjusted correctly. A dead box indicates the presence of certain problems with engine adjustment.
• You need to ask the owner of the car in what condition the power unit is, how often oil is added during operation and how often it is replaced. It is believed that in gasoline engines oil is filled only when it is changed, there is no need to add oil between replacements. The engine normally does not "eat" oil.
• Next, you need to stop the engine and check the oil level on the dipstick - it should be between the minimum and maximum marks. If the maximum level is exceeded, oil will be ejected through the filler neck. When the oil level is less than the minimum, it is generally prohibited to operate the car. Too viscous and thick oil indicates a recent change, while light oil indicates a very recent change. Nevertheless, it is better to follow the recommendation suggested by experience: change the oil immediately after buying a used car.
• At the last stage, you need to get behind the wheel yourself, drive a few meters and listen to how the car picks up speed. Gears should be included easily, without jerking. The speed should be set in proportion to pressing on

In order not to waste time and effort, you need to determine as accurately as possible with what, in fact, you need to buy and how much money you have to buy.

It is not worth splitting on the many offered "similar" options. If you need a sedan, then choose only a sedan. If needed mechanical box, in the search terms, put "only MCP". Ideally, of course, at the time of making the request, you need to clearly understand what brand and model car is supposed to be purchased. We need Renault Logan, which means we look at Renault Logan, not Clio Symbol, Sandero and Polo sedan to the heap. Keep in mind that even the most "wonderful" used car will require some expenses after purchase.

Whatever one may say, but in the first month you will have to fork out at least for every little thing like new wipers, anthers, bushings, nuts, new tires, polishing, dry cleaning, and perhaps for something more serious. Therefore, it is better to postpone 10-15% of the amount planned for buying a car and not spend every last penny. Just in case, which, as practice shows, happens regularly with used cars.

2. Ditch the cheapest and most expensive options

The cost of a car is the most abstract value in an ad, since a person always wants to buy at a lower price and sell at a higher price. The price tag in most cases reflects not the real value of the car, but the desire of the seller. Therefore, it is worth determining the average cost of the proposed options and focusing on ads, the range of which differs from it within 20%. Overly cheap offers of a car with the same characteristics raise strong suspicions. And expensive ones in most cases demonstrate unjustified requirements.

3. Compare year and mileage

Car mileage is another very "slippery" parameter, which is difficult to focus on. In general, almost everyone who is involved in buying and selling cars, starting from “private traders” and ending with official dealers, is engaged in “twisting” the speedometer.

And yet, some conclusions can be drawn before you go to see the car. First of all, it is worth remembering that the mileage directly depends on the size of the city in which the car drove. So, in St. Petersburg and Moscow with their avenues, "ring" and trips to the dacha 100-200 km from the city average mileage can be from 20,000 to 40,000 km per year, or even more.

So if the car, for example, is five years old, then the mileage, most likely, has already exceeded one hundred thousand. Accordingly, having seen the announcement of a car produced in 2008-2009 with a mileage of 35,000 - 40,000 km, one should think about the authenticity of these data.

4. Analyze the vehicle popularity category

Exceptions, of course, are always and everywhere. Therefore, in addition to the mileage, it is worth paying attention to a specific brand and model, as well as its popularity among a particular group of drivers.

In particular, cars that are popular among the beautiful half of humanity can really have a very low mileage. But "ladies'" cars have another problem, namely - a lot of minor body damage. Even brand new cars are beaten, scratched, worn from all sides and, as a result, repainted several times.

Another example: Renault Logan, Chevrolet Lacetti, Hyundai Accent, Peugeot PartnerVolkswagen Caddies, which are extremely popular among domestic taxi drivers, have a mileage that exceeds a hundred thousandth mark in a year. So, choosing one of the above models, the chance to run into just such a "driven" car increases dramatically. By the way, most of the Mercedes-Benz passenger cars imported from Germany with monstrous runs "twisted" somewhere on the border fall into the same category.

Do not neglect the hijackability ratings, which are more often than others. japanese cars... And in cars like the BMW X5, you can easily find not only problems with documents, but also holes of 7.62 caliber smeared in the back ...

What cars became the most popular last year, you will find out from our review.

5. Consider the photos carefully

A person chooses primarily with his eyes, so almost two thirds of information on a car can be obtained from the offered photos. You need to be extremely careful about their presence, and most importantly - be able to consider what you need in them.

Ads without photos can be sorted immediately. It is not worth wasting time even on calls on an abstract machine: what kind of seller is this who did not bother about the presentation? own car? For the same reason, “to the trash can” we recommend sending ads with out-of-focus and muddy pictures and photographs taken at night, as well as with pictures where the car is represented only in parts.

Photos must be provided in sufficient quantity and high Qualityso that you can see rust spots, body damage, the size of the gaps, the condition paintwork and even traces of body repair.

For example, if the shade of the door color (hood, fender, bumper) differs sharply from the main color of the car, then this element has been repainted. And if so, then, it is likely, recovered after an accident.

From the pictures of the salon, you can determine how carefully and carefully the owner treated the car, as well as signs of participation in an accident. For example, if the pad on the steering wheel hub (under which the airbag is located) sparkles with novelty or differs in color from the steering wheel rim, most likely the pillow has already been changed for some reason.

Probably, any person living in modern society, at least once in his life, thought about buying a personal vehicle. And if you can't afford a new car, the thought of choosing a used car doesn't seem all that daunting. After all, today's life is quite dynamic, and very often we simply do not have time to cope with the accumulated cases, moving on foot or by public transport.

Not a luxury, but a means of transportation

An important incentive to acquire personal car is the eternal human desire to improve the level of comfort. Traveling in your car is incomparable to traveling in stuffy buses and route taxis... Among other things, in modern world a car is far from a luxury, but its presence still emphasizes status. And if you add up all these facts, a simple idea becomes clear: buying your own transport is, if not the main, then, of course, an important life goal of almost every citizen.

True, it must be admitted that this task requires serious financial costs. In other words, the primary question for a potential buyer is: "What kind of car to buy?" How to choose a used car? Or is it new?

And I want and inject

Of course, if funds permit, you can go to any car dealership and buy a new car. It is simpler, more convenient and eliminates many purely technical problems. The procedure does not take much time. And in general, the policy of almost all car dealerships is aimed at making the choice of a car as easy as possible and facilitating its design. In this case, the buyer can determine not only the affordable price range, but also various pleasant trifles, additional technical functions... None of this is available if we are trying to figure out how to choose a used car.

An important aspect in the case of purchasing a new car is the manufacturer's warranty. This can seriously protect the consumer for several years from the manifestation of all kinds of defects that have gone unnoticed in production (which is not available after choosing a used BMW or others).

Used - Available

It would seem that the choice is obvious in favor of buying new car... But, unfortunately, such pleasure is not available to everyone. Prices for new cars are far from the real salaries of the average citizen. And the desire to acquire a four-wheeled friend from this does not become less. The way out of this situation is quite simple. You need to buy something that you have enough money actually earned. That is a used car. With such a purchase, there are a number of nuances that are worth focusing on.

If the decision to buy a used car has matured and took shape in a very specific amount, then first you need to clearly understand for yourself the essence of the future purchase. Namely - for what purposes do you need a car. This will make it clear how to choose the right used vehicle to stop at. the best option without additional financial risks.

Service costs

The experts in the field remind you that maintaining a used car will fall entirely on your own or family budget. Indeed, in this case, demand execution warranty obligations from manufacturing firms is pointless. As a rule, a used car has not been under warranty service for a long time. Probably, there is no need to explain that the cost of component parts for future repairs for imported and domestic cars differs significantly.

Therefore, before choosing a used car, you need to decide directly with the country that produced this mechanism... It is these two factors: the country of origin and the purpose of travel by car - that will allow solving the problem in the shortest possible time and at minimal cost.

A simple example

Let's consider the simplest and cheapest option for solving the problem "how to choose a used car". You are a pedestrian by nature and you spend a lot of time in active recreation associated with walking. The nearest supermarket is under your house, and you don't need to make gigantic purchases. But you have a suburban area that is too far from your home. You can of course use public transport.

But what to do during harvest time? How do you bring home the fruits of your seasonal work? Hiring truck will nullify all efforts to minimize costs. It is extremely inconvenient to carry the entire volume in the hands. How to choose the right used car for such a purpose?

There is an option to purchase an inexpensive domestic car... It will be operated, as a rule, in the summer. And the main function is a small truck for transporting the harvested crop. Such a car will not be too expensive, but this does not mean at all that its choice should be taken lightly.

Choosing products from a domestic manufacturer

How to choose a used VAZ car and not fall for the bait of all kinds of swindlers? To do this, you need to understand what difficulties you may encounter when buying it.

Experienced motorists say that the main problem lies, oddly enough, in the design. As a rule, such a car is sold by proxy without being removed from the state register, reasoning this high cost the very legal procedure. Sometimes it can exceed the price of the car itself. In this case, it is advisable to purchase cars taken off the state register, which are much less on sale. With some tenacity, you can find them. And here you will benefit: the owners of VAZs who deregister their cars are usually very tidy people. Those. the car will be in good "physical" shape. It is extremely impractical to engage in the very re-registration of such transport (from a financial point of view). Therefore, the legal registration of the transaction must be taken seriously in order to avoid possible problemsrelated to the past of this machine.

What to look for in the back

But how do you choose a used car? TO technical inspection machines need to be taken even more seriously than legal registration. It's no secret that most of the requirements are imposed on the body. Experienced car enthusiasts even call it a basic part. In the case of a domestic unit, everything is quite simple.

The body should not bear elements of corrosion, obvious dents and damage to the paintwork (paintwork). This is usually visible with the naked eye, because no one will carry out serious paintwork with this class of machines. The cost of a branded paint can exceed the cost of a car. If, during inspection, obvious defects were found, you can significantly reduce the purchase price during further bargaining.

How to check the engine of the selected car

The technical requirements for such a car are minimal. Experts propose to proceed from the normal state of the main technical components: the engine and the chassis of the machine. Here are some rules on how to choose a used Kalina, for example.

The engine should be started, as they say, "cold". In this case, ignition defects will immediately be revealed, if any, and the general condition of the power unit will become clear from the sound of idle. Checking the oil and coolant levels is a good idea. By the way, by their color you can determine the approximate wear of the entire mechanism. Oil with foreign bodies that smells black and gasoline is a very bad sign. This means that the lubricating fluid no longer fulfills its functions, and as a result of friction, the destruction of the contacting metal surfaces began.

The worst option for the engine unit is the ingress of coolant into the oil. It is impossible to hide this fact. Because white bloomwhich is formed when the two formulations are mixed, is very clearly visible on the dipstick for measuring the oil level. This means that the gasket between the cylinder block and the top of the engine has burst and needs to be replaced. Such a motor, even with modest discussed requirements, will not work for a long time.

When testing the propulsion system, smoke from exhaust pipe, which can be observed in different modes of operation. This phenomenon indicates wear on the piston rings and indicates a serious temporary change in the mechanisms.

The engine must be in working order, work smoothly under any modes, not "triple" and not malfunction when hard pressing gas pedal. In this case, you can close your eyes to a small clatter of the piston or valve group.

How to check the chassis of a selected RWD car

When studying how to choose the right used car, remember: self-diagnosis of the chassis of such a car is very simple. To identify defects, you need to drive on your future car several kilometers on a rough road.

If there is a malfunction of the rear-wheel drive VAZ chassis, a characteristic hum will immediately be heard coming from the rear of the car. As a rule, a worn gearbox makes this noise. rear axle... You can ride with this for a while, but you need to remember that the replacement will cost you a tidy sum and take a lot of time. Based on this, you can achieve a significant discount on the initial cost of the car.

The characteristic gurgling clatter in the front of the car when the wheel hits a bump in most cases will indicate a malfunction of the ball bearings. Their repair will not require large expenses, but it is necessary to carry out it due to the accident of the wheel.

How to check the chassis of a selected front wheel drive vehicle

If you are experiencing a front-wheel drive VAZ, then remember the conditions of how to choose a used "Prior", for example. The most common chassis defect in such cars is the wear of the front CV joints or grenades, as motorists call them. Verify technical condition grenades are pretty simple. Unscrew the steering wheel to the ground in any direction and try to start abruptly from a place in this position. If the CV joint is faulty, you will hear a characteristic crackling sound in the front of the car, depending on the side where the steering wheel is turned. When noise is present on both sides, this is a rather serious defect in the chassis, which can lead to additional financial investments. And the safety of driving such a car is rather questionable. Here it will be appropriate to simply refuse to purchase.

These are the main and fairly simple secrets of how to choose a used VAZ. However, the same testing methods apply to foreign cars. Remember them and you will buy exactly what you need.

Domestic all-terrain vehicle: what to look for

There are some technical points that require close attention if you are wondering how to choose a used Niva. Here it must be remembered that this is already, rather, a crossover than an ordinary one. a car... Therefore, special attention should be paid to the chassis of the intended purchase.

In order to cheerfully storm the curbs and irregularities of the suburban surface, it is better to immediately get the expert opinion on the reliability of all the suspension arms of such a VAZ. Otherwise, there is a risk, as is the case with motor system, immediately after the purchase to lay out a tidy sum for repairs.

However, all the risks described above do not detract from the merits of this particular choice. It is ideal for those who are new to the wheel and want to improve their skills at a relatively low cost.

Making money with a used car - myth or reality

Trucking is a fairly large segment of modern business. More and more people appear who have decided to earn their living by delivering goods in cities. This is a relatively small tonnage - from about 500 kg to 2 tons. A truck produced in Russia under the Gazelle brand is ideal for these purposes. As a rule, to start such a business it is better to buy new car with a gas installation.

But if, nevertheless, a brand new car is not affordable, and you are thinking more and more about how to choose a used Gazelle, then it is better to discard the idea as unpromising. Cars of this class are sold with the maximum wear of almost all technical units, the repair of which is very significant in terms of investment.

It is hard to disagree that starting a business by repairing its main component is at least strange. The best way out in this situation is to find and apply for a profitable loan to buy a new car. But this is already a topic for a completely different article.

Buying a foreign car

Perhaps the most interesting and attractive component of sales for most motorists is used foreign cars. Among experienced drivers there is an opinion that any, even the most ancient car, made outside of our vast homeland, is much better than new domestic models... Say, both more comfortable and more convenient, and most importantly, much more reliable than all our VAZs and GAZs. It is difficult to argue with this, and it is not necessary. It is best to trust your own experience or expert advice in these matters.

The main trap for a car enthusiast who decides to buy a foreign four-wheeled friend and does not know how to choose a used Renault Logan, for example, lies in the small amount of funds that he is willing to spend on a coveted purchase. Blinded by the desire to get behind the wheel of a prestigious car, a person very often turns a blind eye to various trifles associated with such an acquisition.

Find a foreign car without a past

Basically, all used foreign cars are imported into our territory from Europe. It is important for the future buyer to understand that not all cars are delivered legally. There may be several that are far from the most pleasant for potential buyers surprises.

Firstly, a car can be trite on the wanted list. You will buy such a car under a power of attorney, and at the first scheduled stop on the road, you can check it against the Interpol database. And if she's hijacked, believe me, you're in big trouble. And most importantly, after all contacts with law enforcement agencies, the car will still be seized. In this case, there will be no one to appeal to.

Secondly, there may be problems with customs clearance... As a rule, such cars have a temporary registration in the nearest EU countries. Such cars are much cheaper than those cleared and imported in accordance with all the rules. It is the low price that often attracts motorists who are tormented by the question of how to choose a used Logan.

It must be admitted that often such experiments end as badly as in the first case. Temporary registration is usually very short-lived. And after its completion, it will be necessary either to cross the border of the country where the car is registered, or to register it in your own country. Both in the first and in the second situation, serious costs are ahead. In any case, the difference that you managed to save when buying will have to pay extra.

And yet how to choose a used Renault Logan? As is the case with domestic brands, it is best to choose a car taken off any state register. When registering such a car, the law enforcement officers will check it at their bases and issue a permit for registration. Only after that you can finally settle with the sellers and complete the deal.

And do not forget that the answer to the question "how to choose a used foreign car" should take into account the cost of further maintenance such a car. Quite often it happens that the initially low cost of a car is due precisely to the high cost of components for subsequent service. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to familiarize yourself with the reviews of people who have already bought such cars before buying, or consult at certified service centers serving the selected brand.

In conclusion, we note that when buying a used car, especially a foreign one, it is best to take it for a competent check to serious specialists of specialized service stations. If all of the above nuances are taken into account, then the car will serve you and your family for a very long time.

how to choose the right vaz 2106
A classic that has conquered thousands of people. The legendary "six", which still flickers on the roads of the former soviet Union and not only. Over the thirty-year history of this car, more than four million copies have been produced. This is the most massive production of Avtovaz. Nowadays, this car is in demand.
How to choose the right VAZ 2106? Each car has its own pros and cons, as well as nuances that you should pay attention to.

First, walk around the car and carefully evaluate its surfaces. First of all, we pay attention to the state of the body, both outside and inside, for iron corrosion. Especially if the car is more than 10 years old. Check the underbody and trunk well. You can even knock on it with a screwdriver or hammer. Inspect thresholds and jacking locations. Classic as such is not framed. The role of the frame is performed by "spars". They also need to be carefully inspected for deformation and welding. Be sure to check the bottom of the passenger compartment and trunk. Determine the presence of "wheel arch liners".

The next step when choosing a car is to inspect the engine. The heart of the car must be in perfect condition and free from traces of running oil. Check the oil. Open the oil filler cap. If, when the engine is running, thick or bluish smoke comes from the exhaust pipe or from the oil filler neck, then it will soon need a major overhaul. Also pay attention to the sound of the engine running. There should be no extraneous noise. The engine should run smoothly, without jerking. You can also unscrew the candles. They should be sandy in color, free of deposits and deposits. At the same time, if desired, you can check the compression.
The "Six" is a very versatile machine of its kind. It fits perfectly both on the tracks and on the city streets, because it is a fairly maneuverable car and has a good speed. The very soft suspension absorbs all the bumps and bumps of our roads. Therefore, when buying a VAZ 2106, you need to pay attention to the suspension and transmission. Because repairing these nodes can cost a pretty penny. It is necessary to visually inspect the condition of the levers and rods. There should be no cracks on them. After shaking the car, we determine the condition of the shock absorbers and ball joints. Next, we start the car and drive out onto the road. We check the switching of all speeds. Switching should be soft and quiet. Having dispersed the "six" to 90-100 km / h, we listen to the noise of the rear axle. If there is noise, then this is definitely an expensive repair.

We look into the car interior. Opening and closing doors should be soft. The most painful places are the seats and the dashboard. The seats are very often broken and repaired by welding. Therefore, we test the ability of the seats to "ride" on a sled and recline back. The dashboard tends to burst from direct sunlight. We check the performance of all lighting devices, signals, wipers, power windows and especially the stove. VAZ 2106 is a very warm car and the stove has no complaints. But still, you need to turn it on and check for extraneous noise, which should not be. The upholstery must be tightly fastened.
And finally, you need to check the condition of the wiring. The wires must be neatly assembled and not have unnecessary self-made twists. The wiring must be clean and not stick out like a broom from all cracks. Examine the fuse box.
In principle, these are basic tips to know how to choose the right VAZ 2106. Good luck on the road!

HOW TO WASH A CAR ENGINE?

It is necessary to wash the engine in order to avoid the engine fire, as the remaining engine oil on the engine, when evaporated, turns into flammable vapor that causes a fire.

A small pressure of water together with automotive chemicals will give the desired result. It is better to use a foam engine cleaner as an automotive engine chemistry.

Foam engine cleaner quickly removes dirt and does not harm plastic and rubber. Common household chemicals are useless and unable to remove engine oil from the engine. The engine can be washed as follows:

• All places where water should not get into is covered with polyethylene;
• It is necessary to wait until the engine heats up, becomes warm and turn it off;
• The battery is removed or you can remove the terminal from the minus;
• Apply foam engine cleaner to the engine and wait a couple of minutes for the dirt to dissolve;
• Rinse off the foam engine cleaner from the engine and dry the engine.

You can use a mixture of baking soda and water to treat the battery.

After washing the engine, it is better to dry it with a compressor, but if it is not there, you can use a vacuum cleaner. It is better to wash the engine twice a year, but you can also wash it once a year.

WHEN REPLACING SHOCK ABSORBERS DO YOU NEED TO CHANGE SPRINGS OR NOT?

Due to the poor quality of the roads, the suspension suffers greatly. The most common suspension breakdowns are springs and shock absorbers.

Springs are an integral part of the suspension, as are the shock absorbers. Shock absorbers and springs ensure smooth ride and handling on the road. Springs are used to cushion shock when driving on rough roads. If the wheels of the car run over an obstacle, they are thrown up, and they become uncontrollable.

The dampers help the springs to quickly absorb the vibration of the wheels. Since shock absorbers are complex, they have to be changed frequently.

For normal work the suspension is necessary for the shock absorbers and springs to function well. The springs support the weight of the vehicle, while the movement of the springs controls the shock absorbers. It follows from this that shock absorbers depend on springs, just like springs depend on shock absorbers. If the spring fails, the work of the spring is shifted to the shock absorber, which leads to a rapid failure of the shock absorber.

The spring fails for a number of reasons:

• Large metal wear;
• The surface of the spring is damaged;
• The impact of an aggressive environment on the spring.

WHAT IS BETTER TO CHOOSE NEW OR USED ENGINE?

When overhauling an engine, everything comes down to money. The price for a major overhaul of a multi-cylinder motor can start from 90,000 rubles. Many owners of such motors are beginning to think about whether it is better to buy for that kind of money. new engine or at least used.

A new engine for foreign cars costs almost as much as an engine overhaul. Used engines include those supplied from abroad. Abroad, a wrecked car is dismantled for parts, and the engines of such cars are usually not damaged. Such engines are in good condition and their mileage is not great.

A guarantee for such an engine is almost never given, but such engines are inexpensive.

Most of the used engines come from abroad. Engines from abroad were operating in favorable conditions.

If the engine managed to run 200 thousand kilometers, then such an engine is not worth buying due to the fact that it has used up most of its resource. It is better to buy a used engine with a mileage of 70 thousand kilometers, or buy an engine with a mileage of 100 thousand kilometers from Europe. Engines from Europe with this mileage can run another 500 thousand kilometers.

Performer Prizhennikov Dmitry Alexandrovich (diiimonpr)

Performer Shumakov Andrey Andreevich (sumakov)