Are
you shopping for a used Car Site? Follow our advice to avoid lemons and find the
rare pearl at the right price.
Mileage
For
vehicles under 5 years, prices fall to
around 100,000 km because the manufacturer's warranty is generally no longer in
effect. High mileage (130,000 km or more) will further lower the
price of US brands and premium European vehicles than Japanese brands. On
the other hand, the value of pickup trucks, like that of diesel vehicles, will
be more resistant to high mileage.
Unmask the fake
particular
The
false individual is an unscrupulous merchant who pretends to be an individual to avoid, among other things, the Consumer
Protection Act. The risk, if you do business with him, is to find yourself with
lemon and have no recourse.
Here
are some clues that should put you smart.
The
posted sales price is often lower than the market price for the same model in good condition with mileage and advertised
equipment.
The
fake particular will do everything to dissuade you from inspecting the vehicle.
The
fake particular will remain vague as to the date on which he bought the
vehicle: "It's been a few months," "I've had it for more or less
a year." A fake particular will avoid presenting himself as the original
owner because he is not able to show you the purchase Jaguar E-Pace Personal Contract Hire.
The law is on your
side
If
you decide to do business with a merchant, know that Quebec has the best
management for the sale of used cars in Canada (and probably in North America).
Here are some advantages and protection elements that are unique to Quebec.
The
advertisement describing the vehicle must display mileage. In an advertisement for several vehicles of the same model of the type "3
to choose from ...", the trader must indicate the mileage of the vehicle with
the most rolled as well as the price of the most expensive vehicle of the lot (this information must be
accompanied milestones and lowest prices of the lot).
The road test, yes,
but
A
road test done by the buyer does not allow to evaluate the state of the
mechanics. Few people can judge a vehicle
by limiting themselves to a short test drive, with the seller in the car
and
on an unknown route. Most of today's vehicles are good enough for the road and
have engines that are quiet enough to "pass" that kind of test in the
eyes of a potential buyer.
Only
an expert or a professional will be able to detect possible mechanical defects.
On the other hand, a test of this type will allow the consumer to evaluate the
comfort of the vehicle, the visibility, the accessibility of the controls or
the ergonomics.
Pre-purchase
inspection: your anti-rotation warranty
This phase can save you a lot of trouble. Consumers tend not to take this precaution because it involves
travel and extra time, such as finding a workshop and getting an appointment. A
quality inspection, which costs from $ 100 to $ 200, should include:
A
complete review of the mechanics
A
road test with braking and suspension tests
A
brief examination of the bodywork to detect signs of repair.
Statements
about past collisions: the weight of words
Merchants
are very knowledgeable about private services, such as Carfax and Car Proof,
which only provide partial data on pastcollisions
in Quebec. Know that when buying a vehicle between professionals, for example
at an auction, they do not rely only on this
type of research, but use a specific device that allows them to detect what
could have been bodywork repairs, panel by panel.
Buy a car, not a
debt
Consult
the Register of Real Personal and Movable Rights (RDPRM) to make sure that the
vehicle is not used to guarantee the debt.
If the debt has not been removed from the
Register, the creditor could seize the vehicle
or claim the payment of the debt to the
last buyer. This step is essential when buying between individuals. A merchant
must hold a license with a bond that would protect you if he was unable to
settle a previous debt.
Find out about the
history of the vehicle
Ask
about the top auto insurance
companies in USA, if you are dealing with an individual, the reason for the
sale. Ask questions about the conditions of use of the vehicle and its origin,
for example, did the owner use it for his work?
Try
to get the vehicle's start date, inspection documents and proof of service. The
older the car, the more important it is
to get the evidence of maintenance, have it inspected and made sure it is not rusted and that there are
no repairs important to perform. If you
do not get any documents, the dealer can tell you if the vehicle has been
through its workshops or a network of concessions over the years.
