What types of Chinese used cars should not be bought?
1. Be cautious with operating vehicles: In China, the developed taxi and online car-hailing market has led to a large number of second-hand operating vehicles. For such vehicles, everyone needs to be cautious.
Operating vehicles, such as taxis and online car-hailing, are used frequently and have long mileage, so their engines, gearboxes and other key components are seriously worn out. In order to meet the high-intensity use needs during operation, the loss rate of their parts is much higher than that of ordinary family cars. Therefore, their remaining service life is often short, and the cost of later repairs and maintenance is high.
In addition, due to long-term and high-intensity use, the overall performance and reliability of operating vehicles are much lower than normal family cars. For example, key components such as the suspension system and brake system of the vehicle may suffer from wear and aging due to long-term use, thus affecting the driving safety of the vehicle.
What is more serious is that operating vehicles also have many hidden dangers in terms of environmental protection. Due to the long-term and high-intensity use of vehicles, their exhaust emissions may seriously exceed the standard and pollute the environment. In some areas, such vehicles may face problems such as traffic restrictions or difficulties in annual inspections, which brings many inconveniences to car owners.
Therefore, when buying a used car, car buyers should be cautious about commercial vehicles. If you really need to buy such a vehicle, be sure to choose a formal trading platform or car dealer, and ask professional inspectors to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the vehicle to ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle.
2.There are many hidden dangers in elderly cars: China's auto market has experienced 40 years of development, and there are a large number of elderly used cars.
Elderly vehicles, that is, vehicles that are more than ten years old, usually have many hidden dangers. First of all, with the growth of the age of the vehicle, the parts of the vehicle will gradually age, and the rubber parts are easy to harden and crack, resulting in oil leakage, water leakage and other failures. These problems will not only affect the normal use of vehicles, but also may lead to greater safety risks.
Secondly, the emission standards of elderly vehicles are usually lower, and in some areas, they may face problems such as driving restrictions or annual inspection difficulties. With the increasingly stringent environmental regulations, many regions have put forward higher requirements for vehicle emission standards. If the old car purchased does not meet the local emission standards, it will not be able to pass the annual inspection, and may even face fines, restrictions and other problems.
In addition, the maintenance cost of elderly cars is also relatively high. Due to the serious aging of vehicle parts, the frequency and cost of maintenance and replacement will increase accordingly. This will not only increase the economic burden of the owner, but also may affect the normal use of the vehicle.
Therefore, when buying used cars, car buyers should try to avoid choosing old cars. If you do need to buy such a vehicle, be sure to ask a professional inspection personnel to conduct a comprehensive test on the vehicle to ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle.
3. Never buy a car of unknown origin: China, like most countries in the world, also has many illegal second-hand vehicles
As the name suggests, a vehicle of unknown origin refers to a vehicle whose origin is unclear and cannot be traced. There may be many risks in this type of vehicle, such as stolen vehicles that are modified and flow into the market.
If you buy a vehicle of unknown origin, once it is discovered, the vehicle will be recovered according to law, and you may also face legal liability for suspected purchase of stolen vehicles. This will not only cause economic losses to the owner, but may also affect the owner's credit record and reputation.
In addition, vehicles of unknown origin may have safety hazards and fraud. Because the source of the vehicle is unclear, the owner cannot understand the true situation and historical record of the vehicle, and there may be safety hazards and fraud. For example, the vehicle may have experienced a major accident, soaked in water, burned, etc., but the owner is not aware of it; or the vehicle may be a stolen vehicle, smuggled vehicle, etc., which poses legal risks.
Therefore, when buying a used car, the buyer must choose a formal trading platform or car dealer, and carefully check the vehicle's procedures and proof of origin. Of course, the Chinese government will check used cars before exporting them to ensure that illegal used cars are not exported abroad; however, this will waste your precious time in the process of selecting a used car.
4. Avoid accident cars, flooded cars, and burned cars: Such products still exist in China's used car market
Accident cars, flooded cars, and burned cars are the three major minefields in the used car market, and car buyers should try to avoid buying them.
Accident cars, as the name suggests, refer to vehicles that have been involved in major accidents. Such vehicles may have serious safety hazards and structural damage. For example, key parts such as the frame and beams of the vehicle may be deformed and broken due to the accident, causing serious impact on the stability and safety of the vehicle. In addition, the repair and maintenance costs of accident vehicles are relatively high, and there may be hidden faults and hidden dangers.
Flooded cars refer to vehicles that have been damaged by water. Such vehicles may have problems such as electrical system failure and engine damage. The hidden dangers of flooded cars are often difficult to detect, and the repair cost is high. In addition, flooded cars may also have problems such as mold growth and odor, which affect the driving experience and health of the owner.
Burned cars refer to vehicles that have been damaged by fire. Such vehicles may have serious safety hazards and structural damage. Fire may damage key parts of the vehicle such as the electrical system and oil system, and there is a risk of causing a secondary accident. In addition, the repair and maintenance costs of a burned vehicle are relatively high, and there may be hidden faults and hidden dangers.
When buying a used car, the buyer should ask a professional inspector to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the vehicle to ensure that the vehicle has no records of accidents, blisters, fires, etc. At the same time, the buyer should also carefully check the vehicle's maintenance records and insurance records to understand the vehicle's history and true condition.
5. Other matters needing attention
In addition to the above points, car buyers should also pay attention to the following when buying a used car: First, check whether the odometer of the vehicle is real to avoid buying a vehicle with false mileage; second, pay attention to the maintenance and repair records of the vehicle to understand the maintenance status of the vehicle; third, pay attention to whether the price of the vehicle is reasonable to avoid buying a vehicle with too low a price.
In short, if you want to buy an ideal used car, car buyers must do their homework, be sure to choose a formal trading platform or car dealer, and ask professional inspectors to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the vehicle.
If you want to purchase used cars in China, choose APT as your preferred partner. APT is a professional vehicle and parts testing, inspection, certification technology company, APT has professional talents and efficient service team, a variety of advanced inspection/testing equipment, distributed in the inspection sites across China, and obtained the international ISO17020 and ISO9000 qualification authorization. APT provides a thorough inspection/test/test of 20 major items and 150 minor items for the car you are interested in, ensuring that you have a comprehensive understanding of the vehicle. In addition to the inspection report, we also provide you with photos and videos.
APT's commitment is to do only the most authentic vehicle inspection.
If you need me, please contact me at apt@aptcertification.com
