Choosing a car: new or used

For those who wondered about the choice of a car, we have prepared several facts about which car to choose: new or used?

In fact, there will be different answers for different categories, classes of cars, since there are enough examples when a car with an age of 10 years old looks and is also more technically well-groomed than a modern 3-year-old. Of course, it all depends on the owners, how many there were and how they watched the car, whether the scheduled maintenance took place, which parts were chosen: new original or Chinese counterparts, or maybe used at all. It should be said here that the old original spare parts are often many times better than their new Chinese counterparts.

Choosing a new car - All FOR and AGAINST

Arguments “FOR” choosing a new car

1. One of the main advantages is, of course, its history - it doesn’t exist, you are the first owner, no one has used the car before you, you know that all technical components, the interior are in zero condition.
2. The second advantage is the guarantee. In the first 3 years, you do not have to worry about the cost of repairs in case of any technical breakdown. The failed spare part will be replaced by an authorized dealer under warranty.
3. When buying a new car, you can choose its configuration yourself, order the required options.
4. And the last, not entirely significant factor - the new car is more modern and technologically advanced.

Arguments "AGAINST" buying a new car

1. The high cost of the car, which usually drops by 10-15% as soon as you leave the car.
2. If you buy a car under warranty, then you must issue a CASCO policy, which will also cost decent money (here everything will depend on the category of the car and its technical characteristics).
3. To maintain the warranty, you will only need to be serviced by an authorized dealer, where prices are often unreasonably high.
4. In a new car, there may not be such trifles as carpets, various covers, etc. These seemingly necessary things will be offered to you in the form of options for an additional fee.

Choosing a used car - all the pros and cons

When choosing and buying a used car, you cannot give 100% advice, since it all depends on how well you check the car you are buying. Very often, after the purchase, hidden defects appear, which could not be immediately identified. When choosing a used car, one must be very careful about checking car documents for legal purity, the body for bumps, dents, scratches, chips, it is possible to replace body parts (when the paint at the joints with the original part does not match). To check the body, by the way, a device such as thickness gauge.

Pros and cons of buying a used car

A supported car has a greater chance of failure of any parts, since they already have sufficient mileage (in principle, this can be attributed to a new car, the only difference is that the new one will be replaced under warranty, and the owner of the used car will have to be repaired at their own expense).

Let's add some positive points: a used car is most often sold already with all the necessary details, such as a jack, carpets, covers, standard set of tools etc. In addition, you can get an extra set of wheels from the old owner, which is very convenient and will save you money.

For a used car, you can issue OSAGO insurance policy, which is much cheaper than CASCO registration when buying a new car.

It is worth saying that a used car can be taken of a higher class than a new one at practically the same price. Moreover, this car will be much more comfortable and faster. It's a matter of taste and needs.

A car with sufficient mileage can be serviced at any station you wish, i.e. you are not tied to an authorized dealer.