Car choice. Car choice: new or used

So he came, a sad moment for the family budget, when you need to buy a car battery. Your old one has already been exposed. Systematic charger in the garage to become almost a weekly procedure. So, it's time to go to the auto shop and make a difficult choice. car battery.

Criteria for choosing a car battery

When buying car batteries, the selection must be carried out according to the parameters that they must meet when operating on your car. Here are the main parameters by which you need to choose a car battery.

• electric (nominal) capacity of the battery in A / h;
• the value of the starting current of the battery in A (i.e. this is the current of the starter discharge in the engine start mode);
• dimensions battery(must correspond to the regular mounting point on your car);
• battery weight.

For any car battery, the selection and further purchase begins with the study of the Owner's Manual for your car. It is in it that all the main parameters and characteristics of the battery are indicated, specifically for your brand and model.

Therefore, a trip to the store must be carried out with the Guide under the arm.

Tips for the car owner when choosing a car battery in the store

You have not forgotten that we came to the car shop with the Car Operation Manual in order to be extremely accurate when selecting the battery parameters you need.

• specify the type and electrical characteristics of the battery (they must not be lower than that of the old battery. With the same capacity, the starting current value of the new battery is allowed more, which will contribute to a more reliable engine start in the cold season)
• dimensions and method of fastening (this is due to the fact that for batteries from different manufacturers, the terminals can be located in different ways, i.e. opposite polarity and you simply may not have enough standard wire when installing the battery on a car);
• then choose: you buy a dry-charged battery or already filled and ready for work. If the matter is urgent, then naturally, you need to take the completed one. This has another plus. The manufacturer, as a rule, fills the batteries with high-quality electrolyte.
  
• carefully inspect the battery case and cover for defects, the presence of labels with pointers, indicators and symbols;
• if you are choosing a car battery with filler plugs, then you need to check the electrolyte level and density, and check the open circuit voltage at the poles. This is a serious matter, since you choose a battery for at least 3.5-4 years.

Choosing a car is a very responsible task, both experienced and novice drivers know about it, because no one wants to throw a decent amount of money down the drain, for one reason only - ignorance of how to choose a car correctly.

Sooner or later, every person begins to dream of a new car. For some, this desire disappears over time, for others, on the contrary, it intensifies.

Most often, the desire to buy a new car arises among those motorists who have been plying the expanses of our country for many years on old cars from the domestic auto industry.

One smart person said - "Whatever car is, it must be new." And he is partly right.

There are many examples when one car enthusiast buys a new one. domestic car and another used foreign car. The first owner for three years, except for servicing the car, does not carry out any work anymore, the second minimum every month of operation drives his used foreign car to a car service.

And, although it can be assumed that these cars cost their owners the same price, as a result, a used foreign car came out more expensive.

Consider how to choose the right car.

Of course, buying a new car, especially a good foreign car, will depend on your budget, but still try not to buy used cars, unless you are buying a car that you know well (from a neighbor, friend, relative). You saw how this car was operated, how it was monitored, how it was serviced, and you know for sure that you will not be deceived.

When there is a great desire to buy a car, and you already imagine yourself in new foreign car, with all the useful and unnecessary bells and whistles, then it is very difficult to stop in this situation, especially if you already have the necessary amount of money.

And here the most important thing when choosing a car is not to lose self-control, sobriety of mind and not make fatal mistakes, which will cost you dearly in the future. After all, non-compliance with elementary rules in choosing a car, as a rule, does not lead to anything good.

The first thing you should do is to understand how much money you can expect in the near future. Accumulate the same amount if you make a fatal mistake when choosing a new car, you are unlikely to succeed in the near future.

Purchase term

When choosing a car for yourself, you must understand for how long you buy it, for a year, two, or more. The catch here lies in the fact that having bought a new car, and having left the car dealership, its price will immediately fall by 1-2 percent. And no matter what you do, you can't change anything, these are the rules of the market. And with each day of operation, its price will only fall.

Therefore, it is recommended to buy a new car in the showroom for at least 3 years, or for the duration of the warranty that applies to this car. The price of a car that is under warranty during the period of operation will fall slightly over three years, by only 20–25%, and during resale you will not lose much money.

What factors determine the price of a car

Of course, various unforeseen situations happen in life, and a year later you decide to urgently sell your car.

In this situation, the cost of the car will depend on many factors, the main of which are the mileage of the car, its serviceability, body condition, appearance.

And in addition to this, add 10-15% of the initial cost and you will get the final amount.

Desire is not enough, knowledge is also needed

So, you are completely focused on choosing a new car, you have a great desire, there is the necessary amount. Now let's decide on the choice of exactly the model that you need.

If you live in another region, for example, in Moscow, or even outside the country, this is of little importance, since the approach to choosing and buying a car is the same in almost all countries, so let's move on.

First, why do you need it?

When choosing a car, the most typical situation occurs, this is when there are three people in the family and you want to buy a comfortable car for a trip to nature and the country. So that it was with a large trunk, and at the same time feel confident in the city traffic, it was possible to park on it comfortably.

Runabouts.

If you are a simple business person, you do not need any special image, you often move around the city, then a small car is better for you, which will not draw much attention to itself, more loyal to the parking place, economical, maneuverable, and in the end is not very expensive.

SUVs.

If you want to have a high image, often go on business trips to other cities, then it is best to pay attention to the so-called SUVs, which perfectly combine a comfortable interior with all-wheel drive.

SUVs.

But if you are an extreme person, like to squeeze everything out of the car, like to give vent to your emotions, test your car and our roads for strength, then when choosing a car, pay attention to "SUVs".

However, it is worth considering here that the operation and maintenance of these cars is not cheap and not everyone can afford it. And for the urban cycle of operation, this is not the best option.

Therefore, before choosing and buying a car, decide for yourself whether you will be able to maintain it in the future?

As you can see, the topic of choosing a car is not as simple as it seems at first glance.

Now let's talk about prices.

The cost of a car is one of the main factors that influences its purchase.
You have probably noticed that when you go to a car dealership, you are immediately asked how much you are counting on. And it is no coincidence.

Each new car has its own special price, which depends on many factors and, above all, on the configuration. And if two outwardly identical models stand side by side, and their price is significantly different, then do not be surprised, it means that they have different equipment.

Expensive or cheap

Right now, when choosing a car, you need to be very careful.
One side, cheap car will significantly save your family budget, and on the other hand, why overpay for something that you will not use.

We will talk about the complete set of the car later, but now let's choose the car manufacturer.

Manufacturer's choice

There are a lot of different car manufacturers on the market now. It happens that you go to a car dealership and are surprised at the appearance of new cars, especially from China.

But if you have enough money to buy a good car, then Chinese cars it is advisable to bypass.

Pay attention to the already established world brands from Germany, England, Sweden, Italy, and, of course, from Japan. These are fashion brands.

We will not consider specific models, since they are all characterized by excellent safety, build quality, and reliability in operation. Of course, breakdowns happen in these cars, but very rarely.

However, keep in mind that the cost of these cars will significantly empty your pocket. Service is expensive. CASCO insurance will also cost you a pretty penny.

Although if you value safety and comfort, then this type of car is just for you.

Not a bad alternative

The next type of car is the brand of French, Czech, American, Korean manufacturers. These cars, if the same options are present as the previous cars, will be much cheaper. Accordingly, CASCO will significantly decrease.

The cost of spare parts will be slightly lower, and hence the maintenance will be cheaper.

Of course, in terms of security, they are inferior to image brands, but not significantly. However, this type of car often has interruptions in the supply of original spare parts, the service is also inferior to fashion cars.

domestic cars

The next type of cars, brands of Russian, Chinese and other manufacturers.
The specifics of choosing a car in this case also exists. This type of car has one important advantage, for little money, you get a completely “stuffed” car.

But the build quality, the safety of such a car, to put it mildly, leaves much to be desired. But still, due to the fact that the price is much lower, this type of car is popular among motorists.

Although safety issues, I think, should be put in the first place, and only then, build quality and comfort. It is quite difficult to get an original spare part for this type of car, the service network is poorly developed. So draw your own conclusions.

Let's move on to Russian and Ukrainian cars

Unpretentiousness in operation, low price, adaptability to our roads, in principle, are all the advantages of this type of car. But build quality, safety, frequent breakdowns negate all these advantages.

And, although recently there has been a tendency to improve build quality and safety, you should not rush to say that this type of car has caught up with its foreign counterparts in quality.

Buying such cars is necessary only in cases where you are significantly short of funds, you feel sorry for your foreign car, and you take the car to work. And also if you are a patriot and want to support a domestic manufacturer.

Choice of equipment

Let's move on to choosing a car configuration, what you should pay attention to before buying a car.

Equipment modern cars very varied. Now you can safely choose from a simple base model to a fully "stuffed" car.

But many buyers make a big mistake by buying cars with such bells and whistles that he does not need at all, while overpaying a significant amount of money.

When choosing a car according to its configuration, you should pay attention to such points:

engine's type

Decide why you are buying a car. If in order to be “ahead of the rest”, overtake at traffic lights, change lanes sharply, then you need a car with an engine capacity of at least 2.0–2.5 liters, while the power will reach 130–175 hp. with.

Agree that this is not bad, but you need it. If necessary, then buy, but keep in mind that fuel consumption will be large.

If a high flow fuel does not suit you, then pay attention to engines with a volume of 1.4 to 1.8 liters.

Of course, if you buy a car Daewoo Matiz, then you will not find a 1.8-liter engine in it, since 1.4 liters are enough for it, with a capacity of about 80 liters. s, which is quite suitable not only for the urban cycle of operation, but also for trips out of town.

Gasoline or diesel? eternal question

It is also worth paying attention to the type of engine, whether it is gasoline or diesel.

Wherein diesel engine more durable in operation and more environmentally friendly than gasoline. And given that diesel fuel costs a little cheaper than gasoline, and more economical.

Therefore, by choosing the right car, taking into account the necessary requirements for the engine, you will significantly save your family budget in the future.

Choosing a gearbox

There are two main types of transmissions, manual and automatic. Which one to choose?

The automatic transmission is more suitable for urban operation and has proven itself well while standing in traffic jams.

A manual transmission is more suitable for those who live far from the city center or outside its boundaries. Of course, there is a difference in price between these types of gearboxes, so first weigh the pros and cons, and then make a decision.

Drive selection

There are several types of cars, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. When choosing a car by type of drive, you need to know some of the nuances.

Rear-wheel drive cars are better to drive, but they are more expensive, technically complex and more likely to fail. Therefore, think about where you will operate your car and start from there.

But many auto experts have already come to the conclusion that for our roads, based on issues of safety and patency, front-wheel drive cars are better suited, and they are now producing more than rear-wheel drive cars.

With or without power steering

Handling is a very important characteristic of a car, so if possible, try to buy a car with power steering.

And, although the price may differ significantly, it is still better to sacrifice comfort somewhere than good car handling and your safety.

There are two types of power steering, hydraulic and electric. And here there is no longer any role, the main thing is that the car's handling at high speeds will become much better.

Electric power steering.

Airbags

Security issues cannot be ignored. Try to have at least one airbag for the driver and front passenger. Well, in principle, the more airbags, the better. It all depends on the funds you have.

With or without air conditioning (climate control)

The presence of air conditioning is not only convenience and comfort. Air conditioning greatly facilitates driving and increases your safety. In winter, it saves you from icy windows that block your view, in summer it saves you from heat, while improving your overall physical condition.

Therefore, you can not disdain the air conditioner. The only thing you need to learn is how to use it correctly, since improper use of the air conditioner leads to frequent colds. This must be taken into account when buying a car.

The presence of electric mirrors

Heated front seats

The same optional function, but very interesting and convenient. Significantly increases your comfort, especially in winter.

But do not forget that any additional function affects the final cost of the car.

The presence of a parking radar

Cars began to be equipped with a parking radar quite recently. It will be useful for those who operate the car in big city(Moscow, Kyiv) where the problem of car parking is very noticeable and it is very problematic to squeeze between cars.

And in this situation, the parking radar will really help you. Not all vehicles are equipped parking radar, but you can buy it separately and install it on your car.

Security

Unfortunately, in our country, the issue of car safety is not a key issue. First, they look at its price, characteristics, and only at the end they will be interested in its safety.

In Europe, Japan, America, the issue of car safety is taken very seriously, in China, in our country, manufacturers graze the rear, ultimately this greatly affects the difference in their cost.

Therefore, in this matter, each buyer decides for himself. But what should not be neglected is the safety of the child in the car, this topic is discussed in detail.

The final step is the buying process.

So, you finally decided to buy a car, chose a model, picked up a complete set, but that's bad luck, you do not have enough N amount of money to buy the coveted "swallow".

There are several ways to solve this problem.

Then collect money, borrow some money from friends, or go to the bank and take out a loan. Of course, the first option does not suit us at all, since if there is a significant amount of money in the house, then the temptation to spend it is very great, especially if your wife knows about it. And while you collect money for a month, two, six months, you will eventually notice that there is even less money.

The second option, borrowing money from friends or relatives, is considered ideal, since the loan is interest-free. However, you can easily make enemies for yourself if you do not return the money on time. And enemies among relatives is bad.

The last option left to buy a car is to go to the bank.

Given that the peak of the crisis has already passed, banks are gradually returning to the practice of issuing long-term loans. Of course, different banks have different interest rates. Therefore, it is desirable that the amount of the down payment for the car be at least 50%.

Here you can find out where to get a car loan online.

This practice is common all over the world, so there is no need to be afraid of it. However, even here there are pitfalls that will increase your consumption.

One of them is CASCO insurance. However, many car owners believe that CASCO insurance justifies itself, as it immediately removes many problems, usually arising from an accident from which no one is insured.

For cars that are bought on credit, this type of insurance is mandatory, and you can’t get away from it. How more expensive car and the less driving experience you have, the more CASCO will cost. This must be considered before buying a car.

The choice of a bank and an insurance company should be approached very seriously and carefully. And the bank and Insurance Company must have a good reputation, must have been working in the market for a long time, have their own special lending and insurance programs.

Do not contact banks overnight. Consult with friends who have already taken a car on credit, read the opinions of people who understand these issues on the relevant forums.

Also ask at the car dealership what banks they work with. Believe me, the car dealership will work only with a reliable and trusted bank, because its reputation also depends on it.

Choice car compressor could become good decision this issue. I think that every self-respecting motorist should have this device in the trunk. In any case, he rescued the author of these lines more than once.

Despite the fact that, in principle, any type of compressor can pump up a wheel, some are able to do it faster, others longer. Most often, buyers have no idea what criteria to look for when buying. And usually they take the one that is brighter or the one that is cheaper.

Today on sale you can find 2 main types of these devices, which differ in the principle of their action. In a reciprocating compressor, air is supplied by the reciprocating action of the piston. It is durable and has a high degree of performance. However, due to the constant friction of the piston, such equipment quickly and strongly heats up.

Unlike this type, the membrane compressor provides air injection through a piece of rubber. Such devices are also called vibration. It does not much less liters per minute than the previous type of devices, but it is easier to repair. There are no rubbing elements in it, as such, and a piece of rubber is quite capable of being replaced independently. Such equipment does not tolerate frost and low temperatures and is characterized by low productivity.

Purchase selection criteria

To answer the question of which compressor is better to buy, you need to proceed from the size car tires with which he will have to work. For most cars, a sufficient pressure level is 2–3 atmospheres, but for multi-ton trucks, 8–10 atmospheres are already required. Also, if you have, then some models will have to pump over 3 atmospheres. Therefore, compressors here will need more powerful and more productive ones.

The second criterion is one of the most significant when buying equipment. The average performance of an autocompressor is approximately at the level of 25-30 l / min. Thus, the most common wheel diameters R14-15 are inflated to the required pressure in 2-3 minutes. Therefore, another principle of choice is that the larger the wheel, the more productive the pump should be chosen.

Also, before you buy a device, you need to pay attention to its pressure gauge. This is one of the most important components of any autocompressor. Most often this is an analog type pressure gauge, but there are already digital ones. The main thing is that his testimony is different high precision, otherwise the rubber will be “eaten up” before the due date, and gasoline consumption will increase.

Connection method is another important criterion. The lion's share of automobile pumps is connected through the cigarette lighter socket and is powered by 12 volts, that is, from a battery. However, in some cases, this causes an overload on the on-board network. To avoid this, powerful devices are equipped with crocodile terminals.

Of the other useful options that a compressor may have, with the exception of its main one - for tire inflation:

• function automatic shutdown upon reaching required level pressure;
  the presence of a bleed valve;
• the presence of a flashlight, which is useful when pumping tires in the dark (after all, the headlights in front of the body will not help in this case).

List of the most popular and useful swap devices

I've been using this for 5 years myself. The only drawback was that the zipper on the cover broke)))

• Airline X5. It features a built-in pressure gauge and a neat overall design. Almost does not heat up, but the noise level is quite high. All in all, a pretty decent compressor;
• Elegant Force Plus. Traditional piston pump design, metal housing. For cooling, a plurality of side fins are provided. Productivity - to 35 l/min of air.

Now you know how to buy a compressor for your car correctly, and what parameters to pay attention to in the first place. Read us in the following posts. See you soon, friends!

Nothing that many are accustomed to considering a car almost the main indicator of status. The trouble is that sometimes the degree of vanity is so high in our country that this given status does not correspond to reality at all. That is why the choice of a car for other people is often burdened not so much by natural practical parameters, but by deeply psychological, and sometimes even purely psychiatric ones. In any case, everything depends on the financial component, which ultimately raises the question point-blank: new or used? Let's deal with this from a rational point of view, discarding everything superfluous.

ADVANTAGES OF A NEW CAR...

The new car is much more reliable than the old one and breaks down less often, while it is possible to order the preferred modification and individually select the configuration of the options of interest. The first owner will not have to check the car for the dubious "biography" that a used copy has acquired. You don't have to be afraid that the car may have a carefully disguised accident past or not quite a clean legal and credit history.

When buying a new vehicle, it is much easier to get a loan, since it has a high profitability as a pledge object. The availability of warranty service can also be considered an advantage in the vast majority of cases. Besides than newer car, the easier it is to sell it, but on one condition - if it is .

...AND DISADVANTAGES

After making a transaction for the sale of a new car, it automatically drops in price from 10% to 30%, and it is unlikely that you will be lucky enough to sell it for the same money, even with the lowest mileage. For example, such a popular sedan in our country as (1.6 l; AMT) manufactured in 2015 with a range of up to 5,000 km in excellent condition is quite realistic to purchase from a private trader for 500,000 rubles. In a car dealership, you can’t buy a car in a similar configuration for less than 600,000. An average saving of 100,000, while we are talking about a budget car!

Alas, having a warranty is not always an advantage. Dealer service in our realities often turns into a headache. Queues, repair deadlines, special service conditions, disputes and other problems often force people to refuse warranty service in favor of private car services. According to statistics, half of the owners of new cars.

When buying a fresh car from a dealer, the choice of really necessary accessories is often limited by the frank imposition of far from the most popular options. In the trim levels and the packages offered for them, along with the most popular equipment, absolutely unnecessary “gadgets” are sold as a “trailer”. As a result, the initial configurations are so “empty” and “naked” that it often makes no sense to buy them. For example, such a relevant option in our outback as a full-size "reserve" in new Hyundai The i30 is offered only in the upper Classic package, which is 30,000 rubles more expensive than the starting one. But in addition you will have an eyeglass case in the cabin and door handles painted in body color. And of the four sets Renault Duster Air conditioning is only available in the top two.

Do not forget that when buying a new car, the buyer will most likely receive it without floor mats, alarms, seat covers, a set of seasonal tires, etc., and all this is an additional cost. A new car has a much higher chance of being stolen, and the preferences of car thieves in this sense are quite logical.

There is no doubt that a new car, as we have already said, is more reliable than an old one, but practice shows that innovative high-tech systems, first introduced in new model, turn out to be insufficiently run-in and may fail at the first stages of operation. In addition, not every service is able to adequately diagnose newly made electronics. Typically, such advanced ultra-modern, but rather "raw" software is found in premium segment on the first models of the new generation.

USED ​​DOES NOT MEAN OLD

First of all, the goods secondary market always attractive low price and the possibility of bargaining. In addition, you can count on a more high-status car for the same money that a new car costs more. available segment. For example, in this sense, the difference between Hyundai Solaris 2015 and BMW 3 series (E90) of five to six years of age, and their average price is the same - 600,000-630,000 rubles.

In addition, you can count on additional accessories that would not be on new car at the same price. As a rule, a used car is already equipped with everything you need - an alarm system, floor mats, covers, tinting, etc.

And you need to understand that a used car does not mean old. We are talking about cars up to a year old. Another example from life: an eight-month-old Volkswagen Golf complete with additional packages Comfortline (1.4 TSI, 122 hp; DSG) with a mileage of 10,000 km is sold by hand for 950,000 rubles. In the showroom official dealer a car in the same version and in a similar condition, but without a run, will cost 1,350,000 rubles. The difference is 400,000.

When buying more expensive premium models, the savings will be very tangible. For example, a diesel Mercedes-Benz ML 350 (W166) up to a year old with a range of up to 30,000 km can be bought in excellent condition for 700,000 - 800,000 rubles cheaper than a new one.

Another advantage of the secondary market for especially advanced motorists: the ability to choose the desired year of manufacture of the car. Do not forget that within the framework of one generation, the model is actively evolving, constantly being subjected to scrupulous “work on errors”. In the face of fierce competition, the manufacturer is forced to refine the suspension and steering, reconfigure the operation of the engine and transmission, adjust other systems. As a result, if we compare, for example, three instances of the BMW 7 Series (F01 / F02) 2008, 2011 and 2015, then in terms of chassis and steering settings, these will be absolutely different cars. The process of upgrading systems and equipment is ongoing, despite the officially announced restyling.

In some cases, plus "secondary" - the lack of mandatory service from the dealer, which can impose certain car services and unreasonably inflate prices for certain types of repairs. The services of a private trader can be many times cheaper, however, and guarantees are negotiated privately.

If you buy a used car from an authorized dealer, you can count on its legal and technical "purity" and warranty service. However, whether all this is considered an advantage depends on the price tag for a used car. Usually its cost in car dealerships is significantly overestimated.

HOW MUCH IS THE INTERMEDIARY COST

Currently, services for the selection of a car in the secondary market are taken over by expert companies. Specialists select a car according to specific parameters set by the client. Their competence and duties include skillful bargaining, legal and forensic expertise, technical diagnostics, as well as re-registration of the car. As a rule, the selected car is provided with a guarantee depending on its age. On average, it's two months. The total cost of services varies depending on the price of the car.

USED ​​CAR SURPRISES

Perhaps the most unpleasant surprise of a "used" car is the threat of an upcoming repair of varying severity. The older the car, the higher the threat. The result is financial and time costs. Even if you diagnosed the technical condition of the machine to the maximum before buying, it is hardly possible to 100% exclude the hidden nature of the technical problem that will be discovered over time. No one is immune from the "pig in a poke". It happens that the cost of necessary repairs can be commensurate with the cost of the car itself. It is these gloomy prospects that repel the bulk of motorists from the secondary market.

The need for checks on the criminal, legal and credit history, as well as diagnostics of the technical condition of the car, is a headache that cannot be dispensed with in the secondary market.

You need to be prepared for high insurance rates: the older the car, the higher they are. The same situation with a car loan - it will not do without high rates, and in some cases, a loan may be denied. There is only one reason - the purchased car, as an object of collateral, has a low profitability.

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