Auto expert warned Russians against buying a used car below market price

The expert explained what to look for before buying such a car

Russians should be careful when choosing a used car with a price below the market average. Auto expert Maxim Shelkov spoke about the main risks of purchasing such a vehicle.

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The specialist believes that such a car is highly likely to have legal problems. For example, the vehicle may be seized by a court decision, or the seller may be aware of a possible bankruptcy and rush to get rid of the car. Also, it should not be ruled out that the car has hidden defects.

No one sells cars below the market price for no reason. Any such car requires a detailed check taking into account many factors: you need to check the owner against the database of the bailiff service, the arbitration court, carefully check the car itself and indicate the full price in the sales contract.
Maxim Shelkov, auto expert

He added that engine defects can be temporarily masked with additives for fuel and oil, while transmission malfunctions can be hidden by resetting the settings to minimize jerks when shifting.

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