Experts from the Avtodom Group of Companies have identified factors that may indicate a critical condition of a car. They are confident that the decision to sell is best made based on real indicators of the car's condition and the feasibility of its further maintenance.
Corrosion can be a serious cause for concern. The appearance of rust on the spars, sills, wheel arches, or underbody indicates that it may be worth saying goodbye to the car. Hidden pockets of rust that are difficult to notice are particularly dangerous. Corrosion reduces the stiffness of the body and poses a danger to operation. In this case, re-welding and painting damaged parts may cost more than the car itself.
An unprovoked increase in fuel consumption with the usual driving style also signals possible serious malfunctions. This may be due to wear of the fuel equipment, contamination of the injectors, failure of the lambda probe, or turbocharger. Solving these problems often requires significant costs, and in this case, selling the car may be the only reasonable step instead of repairing it.
Special attention should be paid to the engine and gearbox. Extraneous noises, increased vibration, difficulty shifting gears, reduced compression, or leaks of technical fluids clearly indicate that the service life of these units is expiring. Repairs can cost hundreds of thousands of rubles.
It is important to pay attention to the unstable operation of electronics, malfunctions in sensor readings, and worn suspension parts.
Economic factors cannot be ignored either. Passenger cars lose the most value in the first 5–7 years after purchase. This information can also play a decisive role in making a decision about the sale.
