Currently, about 80% of used car purchases are made through natural persons with little or no knowledge of automotive mechanics and vehicle tradition studies, often exhibiting vehicles in optimal aesthetic conditions, but not knowing possible structural problems, legal or mechanical that end up influencing cost overruns, loss of property or fraud.
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According to figures presented by the National Association for Sustainable Mobility (Andemos), During 2021, 1,144,775 transfers were registered in Colombia, which means a growth of 58.3% compared to 2020.
For Jaime Mayoral CEO of bellpi.com, “It is important that Colombians have access to information and tools that provide transparency and security about the status of the cars they are going to buy, as well as facilities throughout the buying and selling process through the use of technology. You don’t buy a car every day, and when you do, you want to make an excellent decision: go to the fixed one!”.
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In this way, if the intention is to buy a used car, bellpi.com teaches people what to take into account so that the choice is satisfactory
– Look at the mileage (key aspect to buy a used car): the average distance traveled annually is 20,000 km, which means that if a 4 year old car has a mileage between 65,000 and 82,000 it would be a reasonable option. If it is more than this, it is certain that within a short time it will need corrective maintenance.
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– Brasswork: A car that has been crashed can bring long-term problems, such as difficulty in chassis alignment or problems finding its balance, so it is important to check if it has not been repaired due to strong impacts. The easiest way to evidence these repairs is by looking at the finishes or joints of one piece with another.
– Sounds when driving: Testing the car with the radio off, turning up the revs and even turning the steering wheel can indicate if there are problems or unusual noises that can lead to prompt maintenance. Also when walking it is important to listen if there are noises in the damping or when raising or lowering a change. A car that has no particular sounds indicates that it is in good condition.
– Revision history: Buying a used car that has complied with its periodic reviews recommended by the manufacturer is very possibly a car that is worth buying, since the condition of its engine may be very favorable, otherwise there may be cost overruns in maintenance and/or corrective reviews. .
– Condition of the tires: Excessive tire wear can be seen in tears in the rubber that compose them, in the deformation of their circumference or protuberances that indicate the rupture of their internal wires. If the tires show any of these excessive wear characteristics, it is essential to buy new tires.
There are no bad tires if they are managed properly.
– State of the internal parts: The condition of each part, such as the dashboard, steering wheel, levers, buttons in general and cushioning, is also important to determine how much care its current owner has invested in it and thus assess whether its investment will be worth it.
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– Documents up to date: make sure that the car does not have legal problems due to complaints or traffic problems. It is essential that you have Soat and a technical-mechanical review up to date so that you can acquire the car safely.
These points are just a guide that will allow users to acquire a quality car, however, it is suggested to turn to experts on the subject in case there is little knowledge or lack of time to deepen and evaluate these details.
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