The Downside to Buying Cheap Car
The portal for the sale of used car AutoScout24 has found that cars with more than 15 years are beginning to have more movement in the market, its price is usually less than 1,000 euros. With the current situation, have become very attractive for its low cost, now, is it worth? Models with many years must be considered economically from a broader perspective, not just to be cheap. We have to assess how we are willing to spend on damage and spare parts, as much as the sign says “in perfect condition” or how well it has been careful, the years do not go in vain.
The ITV must pass each year. Get new parts for these models is very difficult, even prohibitive, so we most likely have to pull the scrap yards, with all that that implies. We can find good stuff, but it’ll not. Moreover, if we understood we can save a lot of mechanics in the shop, but if we are complete outsiders, some faults may cost us more than it took the car.
According AutoScout24, 86% of those cars do not have ABS or airbags and virtually 100% lack of stability control or traction. I could go on listing pretensioners and force limiters, side and curtain airbags, good EuroNCAP safety, largely tires and bicycle tires, etc..
My humble advice is that made buying a car, unable to guarantee proper maintenance and a big risk every time you move, it is best to use public transport until better times come and we can buy a modern car and insurance even one second hand. For long trips we can always rent.
Currently, fleet cars with 5 or fewer years are another story in security. I understand the concern of the President of GANVAM: “The aging of the park will be a tremendous acceleration and a lot of people are buying junk. Within months we could have the oldest park in Europe. ”
Do not forget that one of the factors that have contributed significantly to the reduction of accidents, increased police pressure, and separate legislative, is the renewal of the fleet. Much would have to worry about the government and the legislature if a surge of claims by the proliferation of unsafe and old cars could not afford otherwise.
Why not, the question arises the issue of insurance. Not worth the effort to ensure all risks, but to others. Finally, we must consider other costs such as road tax, when to shoot it down, the need for parking, etc.
