The question of buying a car today is a serious aspiration for many Russian citizens. But not everyone is able to go to the salon and buy a new car, even domestic production... The fact is that the cost of cars is constantly growing, the price rises significantly in comparison with income, and the prices themselves turned out to be far from democratic. So today potential buyers forced to focus not on the secondary market. Behind last years in the country there are many salons of used equipment, but the most popular when searching for vehicles are private ads. However, in terms of the risks of acquiring a not quite ideal car, used car dealerships and private sales are no different. Increasingly, the question began to sound on the forums - is it worth taking a used car. Buyers are interested in what kind of problems may arise during the operation of such a car.

The set of potential problems is very large. One publication is not enough to describe all the egregious cases of poor waste of money. It may be recalled that the Russian used car market is one of the most dangerous among all civilized countries. Here you can buy a construction kit made from several cars, a car with fake documents, as well as transport after a very serious accident with poor-quality restoration. Many experts say that a good car will not be put up for sale at all. But this is debatable. But no one will argue with the risks of purchasing a used car. Today we will look at the important parameters of this risk and talk about how you can avoid potential problems. If you are going to buy a car, be sure to read the material below and add your comment after choosing a car.

Problem 1: lack of information about the real mileage

Buying a car on secondary market in Russia, you can never be sure of the reality of the run. Therefore, the car can really let you down at the most unexpected moment. When the mileage is twisted during the sale, no one thinks about what consequences this can bring. It should be noted that there are several extremely serious troubles from such an action:

• you do not know when to do maintenance or you simply miss the period for replacing oils in units, belts and rollers, which can lead to engine or gearbox failure;
• you have no idea how to change the maintenance details, you are sure that they will last several tens of thousands of kilometers, and they suddenly break down;
• for no apparent reason, the suspension begins to crumble on reliable cars, all peripheral parts fail - this indicates a high mileage and poor repair of the car;
• the mileage can be infinitely large, sometimes it is simply impossible to say by external qualities, so it is always worth checking it on computer diagnostics.

Not a single mileage twist can overwrite the mileage data in all nodes of a modern car. Therefore, before buying a car, take the car to computer diagnostics and find out what kind of mileage is actually wound on the car. Also, when buying, we immediately recommend that you carry out a complete maintenance with the replacement of all consumables and technical fluids.

Problem 2: the pre-sales tradition

Everyone knows the expression "pre-sale preparation of a car." In Europe, this is a touch-up of minor damage, working with ugly seats in the passenger compartment, eliminating minor suspension problems. In Russia, this is the most skillful concealment of all the shortcomings of a car with minimal investment. money... So Russian cars after pre-sale preparation will not please you at all with their quality and reliability.

On the contrary, the potential owner will have to make an effort to find hidden problems, carefully disguised in the process of preparing the car for sale. There are practically no recommendations on this score.

You should carefully consider all fresh paint spots, newly installed parts, carefully inspect the entire body and interior. Sometimes the places of pre-sale preparation are clearly visible, and it is worth asking the owner to explain why there is completely fresh paint on the body with poor-quality overlay.

Problem 3: where to find the truth about the history of the car?

PTS will show you the truthful information about the car. The real number of owners is indicated there. And if there are more than 2 of these owners, then you will learn absolutely nothing about the history of the car. One owner is ideal for buying a used car. But even in this case, you are not immune from unpleasant situations. The problems with the history of the car can be very different:

• unpleasant accidents and constant technical difficulites with a specific node that no one will tell you about, that's pretty important point for each customer;
• flaws in the technical part, too high fuel consumption in certain travel modes, problems that cannot be diagnosed and completely eliminated;
• the beginning of corrosive processes, which will not be shown, you will soon find big problems from body parts and you will have to repair them;
• used spare parts installed before sale, if only the car would work when transferred to a new owner, also often go sideways and cause serious damage.

Without understanding the history of the car, you can never be sure of its serviceability and quality. It is best to take a paint thickness gauge, walk around the perimeter of the car and measure out the paintwork parameters. This will help you identify the painted spots and ask the seller specific questions.

Problem 4: designers and cars after an accident

The national problem of the Russian car park is the designers. These are cars that have been imported for spare parts to save money and then reassembled in garages. The assembly of such cars, as you know, is very different from the factory one, and the quality of operation will be very far from ideal. Such cars are illegal, they cannot be properly reissued. After serious accidents, cars are restored taking into account the following features:

• the car will be sold immediately after restoration, so the quality of work is at a low level in order to save money as much as possible and get the maximum financial benefits;
• used spare parts, paint is used as simple and cheap as possible, repairs are made in unsuitable conditions for this by inexperienced craftsmen;
• saving time leads to the fact that not all parts of the car are made with high quality, there are real risks of very quick failure during operation;
• some malfunctions can no longer be eliminated even after contacting specialists at a good station, since the car has been in a serious accident and often cannot be restored.

Even cars that cannot be repaired are often repaired and sold. But this is not the most the best option for purchase, since the car will not meet any quality and reliability parameters. So that the best solution for the buyer it is a car that has not been in an accident, which corresponds to the absence of marks in the history of the car, available by the VIN code.

Problem 5: scammers are everywhere

Traditionally, the Russian car market is considered to be a paradise for scammers. Many potential buyers are not familiar with the laws and regulations for car renewal, they are ready to accept the car without any checks. All this leads to the fact that you get far from the highest quality solutions. Cars bought in this way are often illegal.

If you decide to buy a car on the secondary market, find out the rules for re-registration, get information about which paths of legal purchase can be chosen in your case. Also, make sure that the car is legal, there are no large fines, bank arrests and other troubles on it. This can be done using an online VIN check.

Fraudsters can be distinguished by a fairly serious haste. They will never provide you with their documents (unless they are fake) and will not help you get valuable information about the car. Be careful not to waste your money.

Problem 6: incredible car prices

In the secondary market of Russia 15-year-old domestic autoa mobile can cost 150,000 rubles. This is a lot of money for such a car, which will have to be taken to a service station every day. 20-year-old German cars are sometimes sold for 200-250 thousand rubles. Such cars should be sent for recycling, and not sold for a fairly significant amount of money. Pricing problems in the Russian used car market have arisen for a number of reasons:

• in the mentality there is a certain value of cars, there is no understanding of the small importance of transport, but there is a great desire to buy a car, at least some;
• a car on the primary market costs a lot of money, sometimes even unreasonable amounts adorn the price tags in the salons, therefore, the secondary market is drawn to a new one in value;
• there is a large number of buyers who are ready to give money for not the best cars without bargaining and questions, so sellers are in no hurry to lower prices for cars;
• incomes of the population are small, but in the history of the last two decades there is a pursuit of good cars, as well as a desire to express themselves with the help of transport of the best brand.

Also, huge customs duties and payments for the legalization of used cars from Lithuania or Poland remain a good reason for keeping the cost of cars at a high level. There, transport after 10 years is not at all considered a worthy car for purchase, therefore it is sold for a penny.

We offer you to watch a video about the cost of cars in Lithuania:

Summing up

You may consider that the biggest problem russian market used car availability huge amount resellers. But this is not the greatest evil. Initially, the buyer agrees to give money for unworthy equipment and then constantly repair it. This has become a national tradition for those who generally admit the thought of purchasing a deeply used vehicle. You should abandon this idea and give preference to even budget, but fresh cars. Instead of a 10-year-old German, you can buy a new one domestic car or a 2-3 year old Korean. This approach will definitely improve the market situation.

The problems in Russia with the car market are inextricably linked to the rather problematic incomes of people. If a person's income were higher, used cars would remain an unnecessary commodity. Most likely, within six months after the increase in welfare, our market would come in line with the same Lithuanian. But for now we have what we have. It is better to step aside from buying old cars for a lot of money and collect more or less fresh car with a minimum of problems. Better, of course, let it be new car... Do you think it's worth buying a used car with so many potential problems?

Hello dear blog readers website... I must admit, the question is it worth buying a car, almost all pedestrians who have the opportunity to to buy a car, but few of them know what to consider in order to correctly answer the question, is it worth buying a car... On this page we will list all the pros and cons of buying a car and we will try to figure out in which case the car is worth buying, and in which case it is better to prudently refuse this venture.

Is it worth buying a car because it's expensive?

As with any purchase, the dilemma “ buy or not?»Arises only in case of a lack of funds. So to decide is it worth buying a car, You, dear reader, will need to answer yourself two questions: what car do you want to buy and how much can you spend on it... If your budget can handle the costs of your chosen car, why not buy a car? However, before comparing your desires with your capabilities, ask yourself the most important question: Do you need a car, because up to this moment you somehow managed without it?

A car can significantly improve quality of your life, to make movement in space comfortable and enjoyable, but you have to pay for this comfort and the price here can be quite high. Still reading? Then I dare to assume that you really need a car and sooner or later you will buy it, but first things first. To begin with, let's consider the arguments of opponents of buying a car, you can put it this way: cons of owning a car.

A car is a necessary thing, but with it a lot of costsand this is her first disadvantage... To begin with, you need to purchase a car, and you will have to allocate a very considerable amount for this. If you don't have enough savings, then you can use credit, who will immediately begin to methodically bite off a decent chunk of your budget.

Is it worth buying a car on credit - this is a question that must be weighed well before deciding on this adventure, but one thing is for sure: it is very important that the total payments on all your loans do not exceed half of your income (or family income), otherwise there is a risk of not coping with debt repayment. When planning your future expenses, when buying on credit, be twice as careful in planning your budget as when buying a car for your own money. Keep in mind: there will be no way back. Having bought a car on credit, it will not be possible to sell it until the very moment the debt is paid off.

Now let's say a few words about car costs... Let's see why a car is expensive?

It can be very different, but here and now, in a nutshell, I will say that car price maybe something like this. A budget car of domestic or even Chinese production and very mediocre quality can be purchased already for 250-350 thousand rubles... Starting out from 400 to 600 thousand rubles - this is, perhaps, the level of a budget foreign car, and really good cars start with a range from 600 to 900 thousand rubles... In cars worth from 1 to 2 million rubles... the comfort level is very high and the cars for 2 million or more Are luxury vehicles that have it all.

Used cars are cheaper, by about 5-10% for each year of operation, but I strongly do not recommend buying a car older than 3-5 years. Sometimes an old car is fraught with very unpleasant surprises, and the older it is, the higher the probability of these surprises. Therefore, before making your final choice, think carefully about whether you should buy a used car?

Speaking of the cost of a car: the price of a car paid for it upon purchase is not lost forever for you. If everything goes well, then in a few years, you will be able to sell your slightly aged car, while returning a significant part of its original value. And thanks to the CASCO policy of a reliable insurance company, you will be able to return the cost of the car, even if it is completely lost by you, for example, as a result of theft, accident or natural disaster. That's why you shouldn't neglect insurance.

So how do you determine how much your car should cost? How much to buy a car? The Germans are the most pedantic nation in the world and they know exactly the answer to the question whether to buy a car, but how do they define it? It's very simple, they strictly adhere to very simple rule: so that the car does not burden your budget, its cost should be approximately equal to your income for one year... Why? Read more about your auto budget.

Optional equipment... In addition to the price of the car, when buying it, you can also expect costs optional equipment... Not all newly-made car owners are satisfied with the purchased car, most still try to somehow improve it, install audio system, alarm, alloy wheels, tinted etc. Average, the price of additional equipment can reach 10% of the cost of the car, but if you wish, you can always completely or partially refuse it, regardless of the dealer's statements that the car will allegedly be removed from the warranty.

As soon as you have purchased a car, it must be registered with the traffic police. Registration with the traffic police and license plates will cost you about 2000 rubles, regardless of the car brand.

Immediately after the purchase, the car will inevitably start slowly but surely lose value... This is especially true for new cars. After the first 3 years the speed decline market value the car is stabilized and in all subsequent years occurs evenly. Timely service and constant care of your car, you can slow down this process, but not stop, so do not be surprised if after three years the car can be sold, only dropping 20-30 percent of the purchase price.

Recurring car costs... Regardless of the frequency of its use, the machine will require the owner of the following recurring expenses:

• Parking
• CASCO insurance
• MTPL insurance
• Transport tax
• Inspection

By the way, many car owners recklessly neglect such an important event as CASCO insurance and guarded parking, but I do not advise you to do this, especially if you are a novice car enthusiast.

Usually the largest cost item, provided that the machine is not idle, but actively operated. For every hundred kilometers, your car will consume a certain amount of fuel, depending on the engine size, vehicle weight, load and operating conditions, as well as on your driving style. Fuel consumption rates at different cars differ significantly, for example, budget car compact class can get by five liters per hundred, while a full-size SUV or sports car for the same 100 km will easily consume 20 liters or more. Fuel consumption rate, primarily depends on the engine size: the larger it is, the faster the car and the more fuel it consumes.

To find out how much you have to spend on gasoline annually, you need to find out the fuel consumption rate of the car model you have chosen and multiply it by your planned annual mileage. In the "home - work - shop - summer cottage" mode, it is a common occurrence annual mileage in the region of 15-30 thousand km... Mileage less than 15 thousand km. is a rarity, to reach it, you have to "not go anywhere", but runs from 60 thousand km. and more, are obtained as a result of intensive exploitation, when “they simply don’t get off the car”.

For example, on my Kalina, which is a representative of the B segment, the average consumption for 2012 was 7l / 100km. During the year, Kalinka traveled 29,920 km, 2096 liters of A-92 gasoline were poured into the tank, in the amount of 54,774 rubles.

Representatives of the A-class (such crumbs as Matiz and Oka) consume even less fuel, but the "number of cars" in them does not differ in a big way. But larger cars, starting from class C, are equipped with more powerful engines, automatic gearboxes and their mass is much larger, so you should not expect from large vehicles appetite less than ten liters per hundred.

Do not forget also about the periodic costs of MOT, that is, the maintenance of the car. Maintenance is the main expense item, it must be carried out in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer, and due to the difficult operating conditions in our country, it is better to do it every 10 thousand km. mileage. Maintenance cost is one of the subtle factors that most buyers don't consider when buying a car. This is not surprising, because when we buy a car, we see the price tag for the car itself, and the seller does not display the maintenance schedule and its cost. Meanwhile, the cost of maintenance greatly affects the final cost of the car, so it is very desirable to take it into account when choosing a make and model of a car. In general, the cost of maintenance different models and at different manufacturers varies significantly and may depend on various factors, but here and now we will give such approximate prices:

• 3-6 thousand rubles ($ 100-200) for VAZs and other budget cars;
• 6-15 thousand rubles ($ 200-500) for inexpensive foreign cars;
• from 15 thousand rubles (from $ 500) for expensive foreign cars.

It is important to note that the cost of maintenance is directly related to the price and prestige of a particular brand and model of car, and therefore, for premium cars, the price tag for maintenance can even exceed $ 1000. Pay attention to the cost of maintenance when choosing which car to buy and thinking whether to buy a new car or a used one!

Traffic fines... Perhaps, such an item of expenditure is possible, but only if you become a constant persistent violator of traffic rules. Indeed, some drivers consider traffic rules to be a delusion and continue to violate them, regardless of the danger they pose to others. A radar detector is an obligatory attribute in the car of a reckless driver, but this device does not always help from fines and deprivation of rights, therefore bribes and fines for traffic cops become a regular cost item for them. However, I hasten to assure you, friends: if you follow the traffic rules, you will not be afraid of any fines.

Here's what else should be mentioned. If you already have a license, then you can skip this point, otherwise, in order to start driving a car, you will have to learn a license, and most importantly, pass a driving test. If you have the opportunity to buy rights through pull and without any study, then I advise you and even wish not to do this, I will explain why. The fact is that the road examines every driver every minute, but on this exam, "fail" may be the last in life. It is better to take theoretical and practical courses in a good driving school, where you will be explained not only the rules themselves, but also why they are needed. Only by understanding the meaning of traffic rules will you be able to react to the traffic situation quickly and adequately.

Prices on driving courses in driving school vary significantly from region to region. First of all, the cost of training for rights depends on demand, and the larger the city, the higher the demand and prices for training. In the capital, the incomes of the population are higher, therefore, the demand is the highest here. The cost of training in Moscow is about 10 thousand rubles. for theory and 15-30 thousand rubles. for the practical part. But the amount of practice can be different, because someone will learn to drive in just a couple of lessons, while someone will take several weeks.

By the way, I recommend that you, dear readers, first learn your driving license, and only then buy a car. In this case, the car will not be idle during the entire training course, and if during the training you realize that you are not very good at driving, then you will not have to sell the car you bought in advance at a lower price.

That's probably all car costswaiting for you in case of purchase. As you can see, the car owner has enough expenses, in this sense life is much easier for pedestrians: he does not need to take the car for service or repair, he does not need to think about where and how to park, he does not need to fill up gasoline, he does not need to wash the car, he does not need to do almost anything. It is enough to stand at the bus stop, wait for the desired type of public transport, and then get on it and “enjoy” the ride.

But, despite all the costs, a car is not always an "expensive" means of transportation, in certain circumstances it may even be more profitable than travel by public transport, it is enough to take a calculator in hand and calculate everything. A car will be more profitable than public transport if:

• the car will replace public transport for two or three or more people, that is, you will use it with your whole large and friendly family
• the car will replace the taxi that was used 3-4 times a week or more
• the car will replace public transport on country trips
• the car will be inexpensive (budget A or B class), economical and preferably new (or almost new)

If all these conditions are met, the costs of budget car may indeed be less than the total cost of public transport. For comparison, calculate how much you spend on public transport each year.

Now let's think about the second disadvantage of a personal car, compared to which all the expenses listed above are a piece of cake.

Is it worth buying a car because it's dangerous?

The danger - this is the second drawback passenger car... The fact is that a car is the most dangerous type of transport, and in our country with our roads this danger is several times higher than, for example, in Europe. You can increase safety by buying a more expensive car and observing the speed limit, but, unfortunately, this does not guarantee complete protection from the fool. If safety is of any importance to you, then when choosing which car to buy, you need to pay particular attention to this particular parameter. Be careful, careful, and most importantly, polite behind the wheel, do not recklessly, do not exceed the speed, observe traffic rules and traffic regulations and then everything will be fine with you.

Buy a car or not? What if it breaks?

Buy a car or not - it's up to you, but what you shouldn't be afraid of is the breakdown of your car, especially if it is new. as a result of its inevitable breakdown - this is one of the main phobias that make people refuse to buy a car. Like, what if I buy a car, and it breaks down right in the middle of the road, and then what to do? Where to run? Who should I contact? It will definitely cost a lot. Eh, I better walk.

First of all, don't worry if You will buy a new car, it is unlikely that it will break, or rather, someday it will happen, but not on the very first day. Secondly, even if the car breaks down, there is nothing wrong with that. The cost of repairs is commensurate with the price of the car, soberly assess your financial capabilities, keep the manufacturer's warranty, and then no repairs will be able to unsettle you.

By purchasing new car and having sold it in 2-3 years, you may not encounter a single serious breakdown during this period, the main thing for this is to maintain your car well. Modern cars don't break down very often., and most importantly, they rarely break suddenly. Usually, before getting rooted to the spot, the car warns the owner for a long time about the need to call the service, which is why you still need to be careful about your car. Noticing extraneous noise, vibration, smell or a light bulb on dashboardthat usually does not burn, you can avoid serious damage and subsequent expensive repairs. In addition, having bought a car, you will very quickly join the army of motorists, which means that soon you will have acquaintances who can help you in case of a breakdown, in word and deed.

Modern cars, in their early years, have a fairly high reliability, especially for foreign cars, but AvtoVAZ is also catching up with the leaders, albeit with a large lag. When correct operation and timely service modern car for the first 3-5 years, I should not let you down even once, although, of course, there are no guarantees.

If a reliabilityis for you the most important parameter car, then pay attention to new cars, even if it is a lower class or even a domestic car. Three-year-old cars also have a sufficient margin of safety, but when buying a car over the age of 5 years, one should hardly count on trouble-free operation, even if it is a Mercedes. All components and assemblies of an old car are gradually deteriorating, and therefore every year it requires more attention from the owner, but most importantly, it can fail at the most crucial moment.

Should you buy a used car?

Question, is it worth buying a used carseems very appropriate to me, since I am not a supporter of buying a used car. For me, the class, the level of the car, its comfort, power and prestige are not so important as reliability and safety, and whoever says anything, the car is never as reliable and safe as in its first 3 years. Besides, a used car bought from a stranger is always a "pig in a poke". All its characteristics strongly depend on how it was followed, and therefore the reliability here may even be "below average", which is not an option for me. But to each his own ...

Moreover, from the point of view car ownership cost, the most profitable option would be to buy a car at the age of 3 years, because in its first years any car loses in price more than in subsequent years. Therefore, it is precisely such a car that is optimal, provided that the three-year plan is successful.

Should you buy a used car? There are a lot of nuances that must be taken into account when answering this question, but in a nutshell we can say the following. If you need reliability, it's better to buy a new car. If you know how to buy a used car and are not afraid of possible malfunctions of a three to five year old car, then why not? But if the car is old, then be prepared for more frequent visits to the car service or think once more whether it is worth buying a used car.

Should I buy a car if I live in Moscow?

- this is the third serious argument from the arsenal of opponents of buying a car, but it only works in Moscow. The capital is famous for traffic jams all over the country, it is quite possible to stand in Moscow traffic jams for 4-6 hours and even more. In general, this is a problem of every large city, it requires a solution, but only in Moscow traffic jams reach such colossal proportions. If you live and work in the metropolitan area, then you need to think once more whether it is worth buying a car, because you will have little choice: use the car only occasionally, or accept the fact that part of your life will have to be spent in traffic jams.

Undoubtedly you need a car to drive it, including work, but are you ready to spend a decent part of your life in traffic jams? On the other hand, what prevents you from commuting to work in the subway and using the car in other cases? Well, let her get old and consume recurring costs, she does not eat gasoline at the same time, and parking and insurance would still have to be paid, regardless of the frequency of using the car. Many Moscow motorists act according to the situation: they use the subway for speed, and if time and traffic conditions permit, they get behind the wheel.

Much better traffic jam situation is the case in other regions of our country. There is always a chance to get stuck in a traffic jam, but staying in a traffic jam for more than an hour is the norm only in the capital. Therefore, when considering whether to buy a car, residents of the regions may not even consider the issue of traffic jams.

And now about the benefits of a personal car!

Well, friends, we ended up with flaws. To tell the truth, none of them seems to me a reason to refuse to buy a car, but for the sake of completeness it was necessary to mention them. Now, dear readers, let's talk about the most interesting thing - the advantages that you get when buying a car. Let's start with the most important factor that drives people to buy a car most often.

Comfort... In a car, your movement in space will be comfortable and pleasant in any weather and at any time of the year. Neither wind, nor sun, nor rain, nor snowfall, nothing will excite you. In addition, the car can easily transport not only you, but also your family and a fairly large amount of cargo. We can say that for one person a car may not be a necessity, but for a family a car is necessary. When you get out for shopping, you can “fill up”. No matter how much you collect, purchases will not burden you with the weight of bags in your hands. Two bags or two carts are not so important, because you don't have to carry it all in your hands, the car will take everything away without even noticing.

By the way, it was shopping trips that motivated the author of this article to buy a car. Every time, swearing with heavy bags in my hands from the store to the bus stop, and then from the bus stop to the house, I looked at the cars passing by and thought about one thing: how to bring the moment of buying my car closer. In addition, public transport itself, as it were, constantly pushed me into thought about buying a car... The contingent there is very different, not always without conflicts, people are stuffed like herring in a barrel. In summer it is impossible to breathe in it, in winter it is very cold, which means it is easy to get sick. I will not say that buying a car, You will cease to be ill, but in your personal car you have a comfortable personal space, where it is warm in winter and not so hot in summer, and it costs a lot. Your favorite music plays in the car, strangers with a sour expression do not press against you, you do not need to give up a seat to someone, and you can adjust the seat as you like.

I remember the first minutes behind the wheel of my car: I suddenly felt how the distance was compressed, and time began to flow more slowly. By the way, this is also an important plus of the car - speed, speed of movement... One press on the gas pedal and you are near that traffic light. By car you slowly cover 1 kilometer per minute, but on foot it would take about 10 minutes. Need to get to the opposite end of the city? Half an hour or an hour, depending on which city, but driving time passes in a different way, this hour is unlikely to tire you. A trip to the neighboring city, located 50 km away by car, will take no more than an hour "from door to door." By public transport, it will be lucky to keep within a couple of hours. If traffic jams have not yet swallowed your city, then the car will save you time.

Prestige - here is another important plus of owning a car. Still, a person with a car commands more respect. Respect for others will be the higher, the newer and at the same time more expensive your car will look. That is why many car owners are trying to buy a used car of a higher class than the one that they can afford in the new state.

IN modern world the car speaks directly about the social status of its owner, just as in ancient times, according to armor and clothes, they judged the wealth of the one on whom they were worn. Therefore, in the question of which car to buy, many make a choice in favor of a second-hand, but more status car. However, be careful if you decide to buy a used car. Just in case, first learn how to buy a used car and only then start your search.

Freedom of movement... A car gives a person freedom, allows you to independently choose the direction, time of departure, and in general makes you mobile. You can go whenever and wherever you want, you can stop or turn off the road at any time. You are free in your choice and constantly make decisions. Indecisive people private car will help gain self-confidence, because you will inevitably have to drive every second decisions... The car will make you faster, freer, more efficient. You will want to earn more, for this you will have all the prerequisites, because in the car you will feel like a Human. Buy a car and it will expand the boundaries of your life!

Is it worth buying a car to invest money?

Separately, it is worth talking about is it worth investing in a car and if so, what is he - most profitable car ... People ask this question every time a rumor spreads around the country about a probable imminent default (crisis, devaluation, devaluation of the ruble, etc.). Keeping money in the national currency in our country, to put it mildly, is unsafe, so everyone who is more cunning tries to invest it in anything reliable. The best option for investing money, as you know, is real estate, but buying it requires a very large amount, and what to do when there is not enough money for an apartment, but enough to buy a not very expensive car?

Sorry friends, as mentioned above, no machine can be a profitable investment, for the simple reason that every year each car loses 5-10% of its current value, simply because of the increase in age, and you still have to pay tax, insurance, parking, etc.

But it's not that bad. If you are going to buy a car anyway, but the main thing for you is it ability to maintain its value, then you need to look closely at the products of the German automotive industry at the age of about 3 years. Often, while still in excellent condition, in the first three years these cars lose 30-40% of their value, and then they fall in price very insignificantly, about 5-7% per year.

You can also invest in cheaper brands and models, but how can you choose the most profitable car that can be sold quickly and expensively in a couple of years? There is a fairly simple recipe, you just need to pay attention to what brand and model is most in demand among taxi drivers. Usually, bad cars they do not take root in taxis, they are simply unprofitable there. A frantic pace with an average mileage of up to 500 km per day, withstand only cars optimal in terms of price-quality combination... But be careful when buying a used car of this model. In the first 2-3 years, these workhorses are driven "in the tail and in the mane", and then they are rolled up and sold to inexperienced buyers.

In addition, the models popular in taxis are also very popular in the aftermarket, that is, they can be sold very quickly and quite expensive. It is the popular, widespread models that are better suited for investment, because such a car can be sold very easily at any time of the year, having received decent money for it.

But the worst option for investing money in a car is buying a premium car. These cars have a very high price, and therefore not everyone can afford to buy such a car. The demand for them is much lower than for budget models, and if there is no demand, then sellers have to reduce the price. A large annual loss in value is an important disadvantage of the premium class, but this is quite natural, because such cars are not created to save money.

Should I buy a car?

Perhaps it's time to take stock. To finally decide is it worth buying a car, weigh the pros and cons of buying a car and decide for yourself what is more important to you, what you can afford, and what you better refuse. So what are the real pros and cons gives a car?

Pros of buying a car:

• Convenience and speed of movement in space
• Freedom to choose your direction
• Prestige

Cons of owning a car:

• Not cheap
• Quite dangerous
• There is a chance to get stuck in traffic

In what cases is it definitely better to buy a car?

• If you have a large family
• If you spend a lot on public transport
• If you have to get to work with transfers
• if you often leave the city

When is it better not to rush to buy a car?

• If public transport suits you, in principle
• If you don't like driving
• If you have not managed to pass the license yet
• If the cost of the car exceeds your income for 1.5-2 years

And finally, the most important thing: since you have read to these lines, it means that the desire buy a car yours is really great and if you have been dreaming of becoming a car owner for a long time, then you cannot refuse this venture. Plan, by all means buy a car, evaluate your capabilities, collect the required amount and finally join the friendly ranks of the army of motorists. And let your car make you happy every day!

When is the best time to buy a car? Is there a specific time period for this, during which the acquisition will be the most profitable and least costly? Which ones to buy? How do you do it? There are many questions. And the topic is very relevant. In general, all of the above should be told, at least briefly.

Last year statistics

So, before talking about when it is better to buy a car, it is worth giving an example of statistics for the past, 2015, year. The fact is that there was a strong decline in interest in new products. That is, very recently released cars turned out to be of little use to anyone. And experts say that in 2016 the same will be observed. Accordingly, from all this follows the conclusion that we can observe now. People are beginning to show interest in budget segment cars. Or used cars, which are much cheaper than new ones. In this regard, automakers decided to start getting rid of unpopular models and reduce prices to a possible minimum.

In 2015, about one and a half million cars were sold in Russia. They say that in 2016 the figure will be even lower. Now cars from AvtoVAZ, KIA and Hyundai concern are in the lead on the market. But premium, business and luxury cars are still popular - and this is because people who can afford them do not really notice the rise in car prices.

When is the “season”?

So, now in more detail about when to buy a car. The most best time - this is winter. But just not before the New Years holiday. Because at this moment, prices only rise. After all, many wealthy people want to present their loved ones and loved ones with a good gift - a new car. And they go to the car dealership for it. And dealers are not averse to making money at a convenient moment, so they raise prices. Wealthy people will not attach global importance to this, but a person who wants to become the owner of a car “on a budget” will not like this option. So it is advisable to wait until January or February. The most successful period. The holidays are over, but the frost has begun - few people, under such weather conditions, go to choose a car, which later will have to be "changed" in winter tires... In general, it is worth in February or January because the demand from buyers is becoming minimal. That's all.

“Age” specimens

Talking about when is the best time to buy a car, one cannot but mention one very tricky nuance. And it lies in the years. So here's the gist. After the New Year, the cars are one year older. And age is a key factor here when it comes to car value. That is why many car dealers are in a hurry to sell a new product before the New Year. Because from January 1, it will cease to be! And by all the rules, the price will have to be reduced.

Well, this is another answer to the question regarding when it is more profitable to buy a car. Of course, after the arrival of the New Year! If a person is not very embarrassed by the fact that he will become the owner of “last year's novelty”, then you can safely go to a car dealership. It will be possible to save a lot on this - sometimes 100 and 200 thousand rubles.

Important nuances

So where do you buy cars? Today, more often with hands. But this will be discussed a little later. Now in more detail about purchasing a car in the salon. What "pitfalls" can there be? There are many of them. And therefore, before making a deal, you need to check a lot of nuances.

In car dealerships, of course, the lighting is not at all bad, but you should still inspect the car you want to buy during the day. If there is a model that suits a person in the hall, then it is even better - it will be possible to examine it entirely and completely, without missing the slightest detail. And by the way, exhibition cars have certain advantages. The main one is that such machines are always in perfect condition. They have no defects, they are completely new, even without a kilometer.

Little tricks

What else should you consider when deciding when to buy a new car? There is one more thing called “seasonality”. Better to come to the salon at the end of the month, quarter or year. The point is that sellers have to fulfill a certain plan. And if the deadline set for them is already coming to an end, and the number of sales has not yet reached the required figure, then there may be discounts. They are not advertised, since it will not be beneficial to the sellers themselves and the salon. But it is possible. The main task of the buyer is to show interest in the car, to show that he is definitely ready to buy it. If only there was a discount ... it is quite possible that the seller will “make an exception”. Is it profitable to buy a car in this case? Certainly. Only it is worth calculating this moment and taking advantage of it.

Used model decoration

A few words should be said about how to buy a car from hands. Now used cars are much more popular than new ones. They are cheaper and often better. The fact that they already have mileage. Sometimes a model in perfect condition, which will cost 2 million in the salon, can be bought from hand for 300-400 thousand cheaper. Simply because the previous owner drove it for some time, and in fact it is no longer new.

How Nothing is easier. First you need to find an ad. Then - meet with the seller, inspect the car and agree on a price. Do not hesitate to bargain - sometimes you can bring down the price. As soon as the conditions are agreed upon, the seller and the buyer enter into an agreement. Fortunately, the form can be downloaded from the Internet today. You will need to make 3 copies. They indicate the name of the seller, the buyer, their passport data, as well as all the information about the car. Then the buyer gives the money to the seller (this can be done either before or after the transaction - whoever agrees), and he has 10 days to register the car with the traffic police for himself.

What is required for registration?

An important question, so it's worth answering. So, in order to register a car, you need a notorious contract, your personal passport, PTS, insurance and diagnostic card... It is also important to pay the state duty and then provide a receipt, which is evidence that the future owner has no debts in this regard.

By the way, it is worth returning to the topic of when it is more profitable to buy a car. This is best done on Sunday or Monday. Because after the conclusion of the contract, the person will have to run around - take out a CTP insurance policy, carry out diagnostics (if this was not done by the previous owner), pay a fee, etc. This must be done within 10 days, but it is better not to delay. If you wish, you can meet in one day.

Top Selling Models

Many Russians are interested in the question of what are the most bought cars in the Russian Federation today. Well, in 2015, the domestic “Lada Granta” took the leading position. This is a super budget car. It looks good, rides well and generally satisfies the needs of any average driver. “Granta” ousted “Lada Kalina” from the car market - its sales fell that year by as much as 42 (!) Percent.

Next are the Hyundai Solaris and Kia Rio cars. The French Renault Logan has also become popular - budget, comfortable, convenient, functional. And inexpensive. The Renault company really managed to please with an affordable car.

Another good option is the Skoda Rapid. Capacious and quickly became purchased in Russia. Just like the Skoda Octavia A7 and Toyota Camry. Only this, one might say, is the old-timers of the Russian market.

Finally

Well, a lot has been said about when to buy a car and what is needed to get it set up. But how to choose? Many people think - for the price. Indeed, unfortunately, now is such a time that people buy those cars that cost less. But there are other facts to be taken into account as well. First, THAT. Secondly, the cost of the parts. No matter how good a car looks, it can break down and need repairs. It is important that the details do not cost a pretty penny.

And finally, the expense. The machine is usually operated every day, and this requires gasoline. Or diesel. It is better to choose cars that have exactly diesel engine... It is much more economical and durable than gasoline. If it consumes 7 liters of diesel at 33 rubles per 100 kilometers, then gasoline can “ruin” its owner by 13 liters of fuel for 40 rubles. The difference is significant. So if you want to make a budget purchase, which will then justify itself in all plans, then you need to pay attention to the expense.

Many people wonder whether it is worth buying a car with a duplicate Title? A vehicle is no longer a luxury item, but a necessity for solving daily goals and tasks.

A car has always been considered a rather expensive pleasure, so not everyone could afford a personal car. As a rule, a car with a duplicate PTS is cheaper, and therefore more affordable to purchase.

But when buying such a car, there is a high probability that you can run into fake documents. Many experienced motorists are afraid of a duplicate PTS like fire and for good reason.

Is it worth buying a car with a duplicate PTS and how not to run into a fake, read the article.

What does it mean

Before we figure out what a duplicate is, let's figure out what TCP means. This is a technical device passport, which contains all specifications car, as well as information about previous owners and registration.

It may happen that a thing may be lost and official documents are no exception. PTS is an important document for a driver, without which it is impossible to be a full-fledged participant in road traffic.

In this case, a duplicate PTS is issued, i.e. an official copy of the lost document.

Photo: duplicate PTS

There are features, in the presence of which, you can determine where the original passport is located, and where the duplicate is. The passport vehicle is an official document that is printed on a special form. This is a strict accountability document.

How long does it take to restore the TCP,.

How to register a car if the engine number does not match the title.

Video: Why duplicate PTS is dangerous. What DUPLICATES are

You have long wanted to buy a car or change the old "trough" for a brand new "swallow" and now it happened. There are several reasons: we passed the license, dad gave his old car and gave the go-ahead for its exchange (sale), gave a loan or saved them up. Hands are shaking, the announcements “I sell a car **** of the year of manufacture for *** rubles merge into one line and can no longer wait to buy at least something, just to get behind the wheel and go.

But I will write how not to buy a car and what to look for:

1) I saw it and bought it.

As much as you would like, do not grab the first thing you see. The system is the same as when buying things, bought sneakers, and leaving the market or store saw better, more beautiful, etc. It's the same with a car, you shouldn't buy without looking at all the options or at least some of them.

2) Miser pays twice.

Do not chase after cheap goods, in appearance it may be "candy", but inside, a bucket of bolts, if not worse (although it cannot be worse) Invest three or more times more than you saved, even if the seller hits himself in the chest and swears all the birds in the Garden of Eden, that machine is a beast.

3) Look and feel

When buying a car, do not stand like an idol, sit in the cabin, take a ride and look under the hood with a smart look - this is not enough. Walk around the car, do not be afraid to get dirty, get on your knees and look at the car below. If you don't understand about cars, take a person with you who understands. Two eyes are good, but four are better.

4) Tormented "horses"

Do not take a forced car or after racing. Engines on such machines die like flies on a hot afternoon. Let me explain on the "fingers" You bought a leather jacket, with even walking, in places of contact, it will shuffle, let's say in five years, and if you run constantly, then in a year or two.

It is easy to steal information about participation in races. Pretend that you are madly in love with speed, want to go to street races and ask casually. Whether the machine will pull or not. The seller will begin to praise "Yes, I drove myself, but I won against Petka, and Mishka swallowed dust from under the wheels and in general ...." This is where you think about how exhausted the engine, gearbox, chassis, etc. are.

If you ask about the race directly, few will confess.

5) Saved on a car service, consider that you got there immediately

Do not take a car without first visiting a car service. The first inspection was carried out by you, and the second should be carried out by specialists, on lifts, with diagnostics of all systems. The first plus in the presence of a defect, you can bargain, having learned the cost of its elimination (of course, if the defect is not a threat to life), let's say the lambazond, air conditioner, fuel pump does not work (usually Toyota Vista Ardeo is not intended for Russian gasoline and often breaks, the original part costs about eight thousand rubles. If it does not work correctly, mixes fuel poorly and the cabin starts to smell of hydrogen sulfide, (rotten eggs) further worse, the automatic transmission stalls at traffic lights, in traffic jams, on the highway, speed is constantly jumping, etc.)

6) Reconciliation of numbers

Do not take the car without first checking the body and engine numbers (more precisely, do not give the money back until you have completed the verification). Usually, registration takes place with the former owner, but there are many options, for example, a general power of attorney, a purchase and sale agreement, etc. If the numbers do not match, the car will not be registered, you will take a long time to explain and prove its purchase to the police, and the seller will buy a new car or go on vacation, in short, you will not return the money.

7) Petya entrusted him, and he entrusted me

Buying a car for general power of attorney, from the seller who sells it under the general power of attorney, take his power of attorney, which the owner wrote to him. Without a power of attorney from the owner of the car that he handed over to the seller the car with the right to sell, your power of attorney, even if certified by a notary, is a simple piece of paper. And do not forget, under the new legislation, if you purchased a car under a general power of attorney and it is written on you, you cannot then issue it (the car) for yourself. Those. either write the power of attorney to a relative whom you trust, or get ready that the owner will then be the name of another person in the column. (We faced this problem ourselves)

8) Participation of a car in an accident

Thanks to the entered insurances, upon request to the traffic police, you can send a request whether your future car was in an accident, what accidents were, etc. So, do not take the car after the "upside down" the body can be "behaved", by eye and not noticeable, but have not yet learned how to completely eliminate these consequences. Do not take a drowned woman's car, even if it is repaired, 80% of what you have in the first year will be wedged by the engine.

9) Fragrance for a penny

Do not take the car after the deceased (well, for example, a person died in the car, lay there for three days until he was found), even if it was almost for nothing. This is not due to otherworldly forces, it is just that if there was a deceased in the car, the car cannot be rid of the cadaverous smell, change the seats, the trim, the panel - it is useless. This smell has properties to eat into metal. (I worked in such a field that I often came across such machines (Dismantling a car for parts), believe me, they stand in the air for several years, but the smell remains, You can find a good car there for a penny, but drive in it, but what to drive there , 15 minutes it is impossible to sit in it) After replacing the interior, the acrid smell disappears, but then it reappears, so they try to replace everything and sell it quickly.

10) Inherited from grandfather

Be more careful with the cars that people inherited by will, carefully look at the date when the person legally entered the inheritance, and how many heirs are in this will.

Many more can be enumerated. The main thing is to be careful in your choice, do not chase after cheap, do not rush to make a choice. And the most important question, if the seller is so praising the car, why is he selling it. Feel free to ask it.