Chinese people need to pay attention to the problem when purchasing used cars

      I have compiled and collected the following traps for you to buy a used car in China and drive on Chinese roads. If you are not Chinese, you can also read this article, and perhaps as an outsider, you can also understand some of the traps of used cars in China from the side.

1. Be careful about the deposit

No matter how much you like the car you see online, don't pay the deposit before you confirm the condition of the car. Remember, once the deposit is paid, it is difficult to get it back. Some illegal car dealers or individual car owners will take advantage of your eagerness to buy a car and ask you to pay the deposit first, and then find various reasons to shirk it, and finally the deposit will go down the drain.

Second, if you can pay in full, don't take out a loan. It's better to buy a new car directly than to take out a loan

When buying a used car, try to pay in full. If you take out a loan, the interest and handling fees will be quite high. Moreover, some car dealers or financial institutions now offer "zero down payment" or "low down payment" loan plans, which sound very tempting, but in fact they are traps. For example, some car dealers will add some hidden fees to the loan, or ask you to buy high insurance and decoration, which will cost more than buying a new car directly.

3. Don’t blindly pursue low-priced cars

When you see those ridiculously low-priced second-hand cars on the Internet, you must stay sober. These cars often have various problems, such as accident cars, flooded cars, and burned cars. Moreover, some illegal car dealers will use low-priced cars as bait, and after you pay the deposit or full payment, they will tell you that the car has various problems, making it impossible for you to pick up the car smoothly.

4. Don't touch cars that have been converted from commercial to non-commercial use or scrapped after 15 years

Some car dealers will use excuses such as "converted from commercial to non-commercial use" and "scrapped after 15 years" to sell used cars at low prices. These cars often have serious safety hazards and performance problems, so don't buy them. You should know that these cars may have had serious accidents or been soaked in water, and they have only been put on the market after simple repairs.

5. It is best to buy a car from a car dealer

Although many people think that it is cheaper to buy a car from an individual car owner, it is not necessarily the case. Individual car owners often lack professional testing equipment and experience, and the condition of the vehicle is difficult to guarantee. Moreover, transactions by individual car owners often do not have contracts and after-sales guarantees, and once problems arise, it is very difficult to protect rights.

Buying a car from a car dealer is different. Car dealers usually have their own testing teams and after-sales systems, and can provide professional test reports and perfect after-sales services. Moreover, car dealers' transactions often have contracts and guarantees, and rights can be protected in a timely manner if problems arise.

6. Don't trust the car dealers and individual car owners too much about what they say 

When selling cars, car dealers and individual car owners often exaggerate, saying how good the car is and how valuable it is. But in fact, just listen to their words, don't take them seriously. What you have to believe are the real things such as accident records, maintenance records, and inspection reports.

7. Car dealers take the initiative to show records and reports? Be careful

Some car dealers will take the initiative to show the vehicle's accident records, maintenance records, inspection reports, etc. when selling cars. This seems to be reassuring, but in fact, you have to be careful. Because some car dealers will forge, their records and reports may not be true.

Moreover, even if the inspection report presented by the car dealer is true, you must pay attention to the content of the report. Some inspection reports only contain partial information, such as the replacement of exterior parts, paint sheet metal replacement, engine transmission chassis and other large parts replacement and repair are not included. The replacement and repair of these large parts have a great impact on the value and safety of the vehicle, and special attention must be paid.

8. The condition of the car is the most important

In the used car market, the price of the car is often not the most important, but the condition of the car is. No matter how low the price of a car is, if the condition of the car is extremely poor, it is useless. Therefore, when buying a used car, you must carefully check the condition of the vehicle, including the appearance, interior, engine, gearbox, chassis and other parts.

9. Be careful with zero down payment, mortgaged cars, and back-household cars

Some car dealers will sell used cars under the names of "zero down payment", "mortgage car", "back-household car", etc. These cars often have many problems, such as unclear ownership, legal disputes, etc. Moreover, many of these cars are serious problem cars such as accident cars, water-damaged cars or fire cars.

10. Don't touch old luxury cars easily

Old luxury cars look very cool, but you can afford to buy them but not drive them. First of all, the maintenance and repair costs of old luxury cars are very high, and ordinary people can hardly afford them. Secondly, many old luxury cars have been discontinued, and it is difficult to find accessories, which is very troublesome to repair.

11. Don't rely too much on kilometers

In the used car market, mileage is a very important indicator. But sometimes, mileage is not accurate. Some car dealers or individual car owners will adjust the meter to make the vehicle's mileage look less. Therefore, when buying a used car, don't rely too much on mileage, and combine other factors to judge the condition of the vehicle.

12. 4S store records can also be forged

Many people think that the records of 4S stores are the most reliable, but in fact, there is a possibility of forgery in 4S store records. Some illegal car dealers or individual car owners will use various means to tamper with the records of 4S stores to make the vehicle look more perfect.

13. There are also particularities about the time and place of viewing the car

Some car dealers or individual car owners will deliberately choose to let you view the car at a time and place with poor light, such as rainy days, basements or at night. The advantage of doing this is that it can cover up many problems of the vehicle and make it impossible for you to accurately judge the condition of the vehicle.

14. Carefully identify the test report

Although the test report is an important basis for judging the condition of the vehicle, there are many test companies nowadays, and the quality of the test reports varies. Some test reports contain false information or exaggeration. Therefore, when buying a used car, you must choose a regular test company and carefully identify the content of the test report.

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15.Sign the contract, be sure to read it carefully

When buying a used car, be sure to sign a contract and read every clause in the contract carefully. Especially regarding the vehicle condition, price, payment method, transfer time and other important information, be sure to ensure that it is correct before signing.

16. Transfer fees, be aware of them in advance

Transfer fees are a fee that must be considered when buying a used car. Generally speaking, the cost of local transfer is relatively low, mainly including tax invoices and vehicle management office processing fees. However, the transfer fees in different regions may vary, so when buying a used car, be sure to understand the local transfer fees in advance.

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APT's commitment is to do only the most authentic vehicle inspection.

If you need me, please contact me at  apt@aptcertification.com