How do you choose the right used car?

A new car according to your needs

Whether you are looking for a new car or a used vehicle, you must first of all know why you are looking for one. It may sound obvious, but it's easier to find out when you have a rough idea of ​​what you want. It will be complicated to transport several children and luggage in a two-seater coupe!

And knowing which model to turn to will also save you time. It is up to you to define your needs, depending on whether the car is a means of transport for commuting, for example, a simple leisure car or a car for going on weekends or on vacation.

A request for a price estimate and a quote on argus is always great, as long as you know roughly what to expect and what price range of used car you want buy it!

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Find out about the model of your dreams

Once your vehicle is in opportunity is right for you, you have to inquire about it! Nothing better than blogging enthusiasts who will tell you the small or big concerns of each model. Like a vehicle that can be recalled by an automotive manufacturer for an assembly defect. This was the case at smart with a steering problem on the Fortwo II in 2015, or at BMW with the recently recalled X1 for a risk of faulty mounting of the taillights and a suspected leak in the EGR cooler. P >

Don't worry, these recalls are common among manufacturers: almost all models are subject to a product recall request. Fortunately most of them are benign for your car and can be paid for by the manufacturer.

This will give you a better idea of ​​the used car you want to look for. The other advantage is that you will be less surprised, more attentive when controlling the car! And that gives you a way to question the seller about this.

Ask the seller for vehicle and ID papers

Now that you've identified your next car and you you have inquired about it, you must get in touch with the seller in order to best secure the possible future transaction, you must have the documents of the car available.

For that, ask- him to have the vehicle registration document, the best way to find out who owns the car. The technical control will also allow you to know the general condition of your car in an objective way: apart from all the arguments that the seller will find you to say! The certificate of non-pledge, will allow you to be fixed on the administrative situation of your future acquisition. A car which may be banned from driving, which has been declared as stolen, damaged or which is the subject of a judicial seizure.

The certificate of transfer during the sale is essential, it certifies the exchange that took place between the seller and you, it is an element that can serve as proof in the event of a subsequent dispute! Do not hesitate to ask the seller for his identity papers, someone who refusing, that's not a good sign!

Talk to the seller about his used car

Take the opportunity to ask the seller as many questions as possible, since he will the link between the car's past and your new acquisition. Now is the time to take stock of the maintenance that has been carried out, to check the parts that have been changed or that will need to be replaced! Do not hesitate to ask him for the maintenance book of the car, as many invoices as possible should be included.

Take a test drive with the car

The best way to you to get an idea of ​​your future acquisition is to drive it and try it out! And what could be better than a drive to make it your own, to know what it looks like. A bad feeling while driving is not a good clue, even if you have fallen in love with the car of your dreams. The test drive will be the real justice of the peace in your decision-making!

The marketplace solution: CapCar

If you are afraid of getting lost or you lack time: don't worry! CapCar takes care of everything: once you have an idea of ​​your car, come take a look at our site. Found the car of your dreams? We contact the seller for you, he then provided us with the documents beforehand (registration card, technical inspection, maintenance book, identity papers and bank details). Before being put online on our page, the car was inspected by an expert mechanic at nearly 200 checkpoints for 1 hour 30 minutes. More than 60 photos are made available to you and all the small faults of the car are listed for be as transparent as possible!

CapCar's advice Buying a used car is not easy. To be as insured as possible during the sale, it is better to know about it or to call upon a trusted intermediary like CapCar!

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