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Surveys conducted among Russian car enthusiasts show that only every third of the buyers of used vehicles, when choosing a car, puts its reliability at the forefront. Most people prefer to be guided by desires and feelings: if you want, you buy! Someone proceeds simply from how much finance he has available. Others look at the vehicles of friends and neighbors when buying. And in vain! A reliable used car will save the owner from frequent calls to the service center. And, therefore, the owner will save money, time and nerves.

Autocode will tell you which used car is better to buy, based on the degree of its reliability.

What are the criteria for determining the reliability of a used car?

According to experts, reliable used cars must meet the following requirements:

• long service life;
• low failure rate;
• affordable service (repair or replacement of parts and components should occur as soon as possible and with the least number of problems);
• good susceptibility to "gray" consumables.

The opinion of the specialists of this company is most interesting to car owners from Russia for three reasons:

• The information in the rankings is collected by independent technical experts, so the information obtained in this way is considered the most objective (for example, the British Warranty Direct does this on the basis of reports received from insurance companies, and Consumer Reports from the USA - based on information collected from vehicle owners).
• Approximately 10 million used cars, aged two to 11, are inspected annually
• Most brands and models of cars from the TÜV rating are supplied or have previously been supplied to our country, so you can easily buy a used car of the required modification from an ad in a newspaper or on the Internet.

The TÜV rating is based on inspections of 100 used vehicles of each model. The more faults the experts find, the lower the vehicle's position. Which cars are considered the most reliable, according to the TÜV rating, read below.

The most reliable car with mileage 2006-2007 of release

Here, the representative of the German automobile industry, the Porsche 911, is in the lead. Even after ten years of operation, driving such a used car is comfortable and safe (less than 5% of the tested vehicles did not pass the technical inspection, which is an excellent indicator for this age). True, for most Russian car owners, this "iron horse" will remain a dream. To buy a used 2006 Porsche 911, depending on the condition and mileage, you will have to fork out between 1.5 and 3.5 million rubles.

The most reliable cars with mileage 2008-2009 of release

The leader is the same - a beautiful and inaccessible Porsche. In addition to the 911, experts advise paying attention to the Porsche Boxster and Porsche 993.

The most reliable cars with mileage 2010-2011 of release

In this category, manufacturers from Germany lost the palm to engineers from Japan. Experts recognize Toyota Prius and Mazda 2 as the best used cars that you should pay attention to when buying (about 12% of vehicles did not pass inspection).

The most reliable cars with mileage 2012-2013 of release

The best option among vehicles with mileage in this age category is the Toyota Prius (the figure is slightly more than 7% of vehicles that “failed” the technical inspection). Also, when buying, you should pay attention to:

• Ford Kuga;
• Porsche Cayenne;
• Audi A4.

The whole VW family deserves attention: Tiguan, Passat CC and Golf Plus.

The most reliable cars with mileage 2014-2015 of release

• Audi Q5;
• Toyota Avensis;
• BMW Z4;
• Audi A3;
• Mazda 3;
• Mercedes GLK.

And now a small fly in the ointment! German experts are testing used vehicles that "run" on high-quality foreign roads. On the Russian off-road, the number of breakdowns of used cars is increasing. Without imploring the merits of the used cars listed above, let's turn to the opinions of experts from Russia.

Which reliable used cars are best suited for Russian roads

Kira Kaddaha, editor of autospot.ru:

“If you want to buy a reliable used car, feel free to give preference to Japanese manufacturers: Toyota, Lexus, Infiniti. These brands are renowned for quality, especially Lexus and Toyota. But keep in mind that they are on the list of the most stolen. Also, Japanese brands are more expensive than Korean ones. Spare parts are 15-20% more expensive than those of the "Koreans". Therefore, the positions of manufacturers such as Hyundai and Kia have strengthened not only in the primary market, but also in the secondary market. In the past few years, the "Koreans" are among the leaders. They are chosen for quality, warranty (Kia has 5 years) and, of course, reliability.”

It should be noted that the opinions of domestic experts diverge from the rating of German specialists. And, most likely, this is due to the fact that not every Russian can afford to buy a 3-5-year-old BMW, Audi, Lexus or Mercedes (not to mention a Porsche). Therefore, the main task for most Russian buyers is to find the optimal compromise between price and quality (reliability).

For owners of a small amount of money, the best option would be:

• Hyundai Solaris (a 3-4-year-old used car can be bought for 420-550 thousand rubles);
• Ford Focus (the cost of a used car in 2012-2013 is 450-550 thousand rubles);
• Renault Logan (purchase of a 2013-2014 Logan will cost 370-400 thousand rubles);
• "Lada Kalina" (the price of the vehicle in 2013 is 250-270 thousand rubles).

And again, nowhere without representatives of the "people's car" from Germany: "Polo", "Passat" and "Golf". Prices for 5-7-year-old vehicles of these models vary from 400 to 600 thousand rubles.

Ilya Ushaev, automobile agency "Forsage":

“Usually a person, when buying a car, looks for it according to the following parameters:

• price;
• year of issue;
• mileage;
• liquid, so as not to lose in price;
• “I want it to be like new ...”;
• better with one owner in TCP;
• unbeaten and unpainted.

This is how the majority sees the vehicle they want to buy. But once people face reality, things get a lot more complicated.

Up to 150 thousand rubles. it is better to buy a Renault Logan or Hyundai Accent (if in good condition - a win-win option).

Budget up to 300 thousand rubles. - leader of Mitsubishi Lancer 9, Renault Logan, Chevrolet Aveo, Hyundai Getz.

For 450 thousand rubles. it is better to buy Ford Focus 2, Nissan Tiida, Honda Civic and Ford Fiesta (the latter is better for girls).

With a budget of 600-700 thousand rubles. there are a lot of options. For family people, this is the Skoda Octavia 1.8 (automatic box, released from mid-2012, not to be confused with the DSG box, we do not recommend it), Toyota Rav 4, Nissan Tiana (but be careful with a CVT - this thing is very difficult to diagnose, and even after diagnosis it can run 150,000 km). Someone will be satisfied with the "Volvo S40" with mileage (expensive to maintain, like any "European").

For 800,000 rubles. it is better to buy a Hyundai ix35 or Kia Sportage, Santa Fe, Lexus IS250, Honda CRV. From Europeans, you can buy "Audi A6", "Citroen C6" (restyled) and "BMW X5 (E70)".

In addition, for those who have at their disposal an amount from 800 thousand to 1.2 million rubles, according to experts, it is better to pay attention to the Chevrolet Captiva and Nissan X-Trail 2013-2015 when buying.

Summing up, it remains to be noted that if you want to buy a reliable used car, it is better to choose a vehicle of German or Japanese origin.

When buying a used vehicle, you should remember that, in addition to reliability, the legal cleanliness of the car is also important. You can check the vehicle for the presence of traffic police restrictions, find out whether it is pledged or under arrest by bailiffs, in a few minutes using the all-Russian Internet service "Autocode". Also on our website you can download a book from which you will learn how to profitably and safely buy a used car.

Buying a car is always a pleasant experience, but in order to make a successful purchase, you need to overcome the state of euphoria and approach this responsible process with a cold mind and a clear plan for future actions. It should be remembered that the purchase of a used vehicle requires increased attention and the availability of some basic knowledge that will help at the inspection stage to identify the shortcomings hidden by the seller, as a result of which it will be possible either to refuse a disadvantageous purchase or to significantly reduce the originally set price.

The main criteria for choosing a used car

An inexperienced buyer in the vast majority of cases vaguely imagines how to choose the right used car. As an aid, you can use the following algorithm of actions, the observance of which can greatly facilitate the task.

The first thing to do is to decide on the maximum amount of money you are willing to part with when buying a used vehicle. At the same time, it should be taken into account that from 20 to 25% of the funds from the total cost will be spent on the following actions:

• drawing up a purchase and sale agreement;
• registration of compulsory insurance of civil liability of vehicle owners;
• registration of the car in the state inspection of road safety;
• inspection of the technical condition of the car;
• Maintenance.

The brand of the car is best chosen based on:

• safety and reliability;
• the cost of further maintenance and repair;
• availability of consumables and spare parts;
• availability of official service centers.

preliminary telephone conversation

If the desired car is sold on one of the specialized sites or information about the sale is indicated in the newspaper, you must definitely call the seller. During a telephone conversation, you can first find out the approximate condition of the car and understand whether you need to go for a visual inspection or the search should continue. A list of questions that are appropriate to ask during a telephone conversation:

• Whether there are stickers in the vehicle passport. It is advisable not to buy a car with stickers in the TCP. Their presence is evidence that:
  • as a result of long-term operation of the car, the number of its engine or body has become difficult to read or unreadable at all;
  • the vehicle was stolen for some time, and the attackers carried out a rewrite of its serial number on the body or engine, after which the car was found and returned to the original owner;
  • the part of the car body on which the number was embossed was significantly damaged as a result of an accident, so it was restored or replaced with a similar part that did not have a number;
  • vehicle engine was replaced.
• Under what conditions will the purchase and sale agreement be drawn up;
• What is the Vehicle Identification Number. After clarifying the VIN - code, it should be checked for being in the theft or search databases, for the presence of registered accidents with its participation;
• What engine oil and how often is poured into the engine. How much oil needs to be added to the engine after 10 thousand km. run (this value should not exceed 500 ml.);
• How much fuel the vehicle consumes while driving around the city / highway;
• What is the condition of the interior of the car?
• Do all additional options work;
• Do shock absorbers need to be replaced?
• Are there any malfunctions in the gearbox;
• How many owners did the car have?
• How long has the car been in use by the last owner;
• Why did a car enthusiast decide to sell his car.

If during the conversation all the answers completely satisfied you and did not arouse suspicion, you can safely go for a visual inspection.

The procedure for conducting a visual inspection and evaluation

The main rule that should be followed when buying a used car is as follows: you should not unconditionally trust the seller, you need to check everything yourself. If during the pre-sale inspection the existing defects are not detected in a timely manner, then after buying the car, the new owner will have to eliminate them on their own, spending their time and unplanned financial resources on this.

It is necessary to start checking the vehicle from the outside of its body, gradually moving from the front bumper to the rear.

Even minor paintwork defects, such as scratches, chips and dents, can be a reason to reduce the final value of the car. To do this, during the inspection process, all noticed damage is best recorded in a notebook, and then discuss their origin with the owner of the car.

Next, you should move away from the vehicle for a couple of meters, squat down at the level of the front optics and carefully inspect the doors and wings for violations of the body geometry. After that, you need to stand on half-bent legs so that the roof of the car is at eye level, and check the ideality of its surface. If, as a result of such actions, some waviness is revealed on the surface of the roof of the body, then with a high degree of probability it can be argued that the car has a disturbed body structure. You should refrain from buying such a vehicle even with a significant discount promised to you by the seller in the event of a deal.

The waviness found on the doors does not always indicate a violation of the centering of the body, however, the existence of such flaws will be a weighty argument that allows you to significantly reduce the cost of the car, announced by the seller at the beginning of the auction.

Suspicious places on the body can be checked for putty with a small magnet, which should be wrapped in cloth to prevent damage to the paintwork. The magnet will not be attracted to the surface of the body in those places where there is a layer of putty.

Any changes made to the design of the car by its owner on their own require a detailed inspection. This is explained by the fact that often they try to hide places with defects behind various stickers, wheel arch liners, moldings, cut-offs, overlays, etc.

The next step is to make sure that the front and rear suspensions are in place. To do this, you can do a simple test showing whether there is a single track between the rear and front wheelbases. The essence of the method is to drive a car on a wet section of the road and go to its dry section. Next, you need to carefully examine the prints of wet wheels. If the traces of the rear tires exactly match the traces of the front ones, the test is passed successfully. Otherwise, you can be sure that the car has been in a major accident, and it is better to refrain from buying it.

Rubber seals for doors, hood and trunk must not contain traces of paint. The color shade of the exterior paintwork must necessarily match the color shade of the inside of the doors, trunk and engine compartment. Different paint colors indicate that the car was repainted either after a severe accident or in order to hide numerous traces of body corrosion.

Car doors should open easily, their hinges should not play. The presence of a slight play on the driver's door is allowed. If there is a gap in the hinges in all four doors and all the seats in the cabin show signs of wear, the car has been used as a taxi for a long time.

Checking the soot accumulated on the inner perimeter of the muffler can tell the buyer quite eloquently about the condition of the vehicle's engine. The presence of dry ash-colored soot indicates a well-groomed and efficient engine that has a decent margin of wear resistance. Oily and thick soot, resembling resin in its consistency, indicates an extreme degree of engine wear.

The general condition of the trunk often fully reflects the attitude of the owner to his vehicle. Dirty and clogged with unnecessary trash trunk can only have a lazy and untidy driver who, to put it mildly, does not give a damn about the condition of his car. A well-groomed trunk is a sign of a caring car owner who monitors both the appearance of the vehicle and its technical condition.

There must be no rust on the car body. Most often, corrosion begins to form on the thresholds, fender liner, under the seal, at the joints of welds, in wheel arches. It is best when the search for traces of corrosion is carried out on a special flyover or on a lift. In this case, you can take a good look at the bottom of the car and check the most inaccessible places on the body.

The salon needs a leisurely and scrupulous inspection. The first step is to check the condition of the odometer. All numbers must be at the same level, the presence of paint chips is unacceptable on the device itself, indicating that the counter has been twisted. A worn armrest on the driver's side, worn pedals and a poor condition of the driver's seat indicate an impressive mileage of the car. All options that are in the car must be in working order. Fan, oven, air conditioning and climate control should be tested in each mode. Wipers, washers, steering column switches, power windows are subject to careful inspection. Under the interior mats, the surface must be dry and free from corrosion.

The operation of the shock absorbers can be checked by a single sharp and strong pressure on the fender of the vehicle. In response to this, the car body should rise, fall and rise again. If the oscillatory movements continue longer than the described cycle, the shock absorbers need to be replaced.

Particular attention should be paid to the engine. Its external inspection is carried out only with a clean engine. This is the only way to have a good look at all hoses, on the surface of which there should be no cracks, and to find possible places for oil leakage. The cooling system is also checked for leaks, all its hoses must be elastic and not have cracks on their surface.

When you turn on the ignition, you should pay attention to the readings of the instrument panel sensors. It is necessary to check the performance of all sensors, make sure that they do not signal any breakdown.

After starting the engine for some time, it is desirable to listen to his work. The absence of uneven extraneous or intermittent sounds indicates that the motor is stable.

All of these actions can be attributed to the category of primary inspection. If during its implementation no critical deviations from the norm were detected, the car can be sent for detailed diagnostics, which is carried out at specialized service stations.

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How to choose a used car? What do you need to know and what to be guided by in order to make the right choice? What to pay special attention to during the inspection, and how to conduct it correctly? How not to fall for the bait of resellers or an unscrupulous owner? You will find answers to all these questions in this article. Step by step following the recommendations given in it, you can choose a car that will not disappoint you.

Decide on the budget and purpose of the purchase

First, decide what you need a car for: to travel to the country, hunting or fishing, or a simple city car in order to get to your place of work. It depends on your goals and needs what characteristics and additional options a car should have, ranging from body type, stuffing under the hood and gearbox type to various gadgets such as air conditioning and cruise control. Once you have decided on these parameters, you can start searching for a car. To do this, make a list of the models you are interested in and read the reviews of the owners. Check all the options that do not suit you. After screening, you should get a small list of 5, maximum 10 models.

Secondly, find out the average price of the selected car on the market and compare it with your financial capabilities. Draw the appropriate conclusions. After that, the search circle will narrow down by another couple of models, and the list will take its final form. But keep in mind that during the search you may come across better options and at a more reasonable price, so it is not necessary to choose from the compiled list.

We start the search

You can search in different ways:

1. Announcements on the Internet. This is a very convenient way to search. Without leaving your home, you can find a suitable car, get acquainted with its characteristics, see photos. It is better to look for ads on those sites that specialize in selling cars.
2. Through friends. Buying through friends is a good and reliable option. In this case, you will know exactly what the car survived, who drove it and how. Of course, the chances that the car you need will be with friends of your friends are very small, but it’s worth asking around, and it will be much easier to bargain.
3. Used cars in a car dealership. Many car enthusiasts use the program when buying a new car. Ask at car dealerships, they may have good used cars at reasonable prices.
4. Car market. It is convenient because there are a large number of models, and there is always plenty to choose from. If you liked the car, you can immediately inspect it and talk with the owner. True, the minus of this search method is that, as a rule, there are resellers in the car market who cannot always please the buyer with a quality used car and give complete information about his past.

Used car selection criteria (inspection):

1. First of all, ask the owner to provide documents for the car: PTS, certificate of registration. Study them carefully. It is desirable that the TCP be the original, and there were no additional marks in it. If there are problems with the documents, it is better to refuse to buy such a car.
2. Start your inspection from the body. Carefully inspect it: the presence of chips, increased gaps, uneven seams, the difference in color and texture of the paint itself - all this indicates that the car has been in an accident. A car that has been in a serious accident may not be able to withstand a second one. Buying a broken car is not worth it. Many owners mask body defects with various moldings, linings and stickers. Be careful.
3. Examine the engine. There should be no smudges, no extraneous sounds - the motor should literally whisper. The wiring must be complete. Inspect if there are ash deposits on them - the engine is faulty. Look at the color of the exhaust - it should be almost transparent and dissipate quickly.
4. Check out the salon. The upholstery must be clean, without “procuration”. Look under the mats, there should be no moisture there. Check the seat belts and seat adjustment mechanism. Take an interest in the serviceability of additional equipment: air conditioning, music and other electrical equipment.
5. Check the running gear of the car. Pay attention to whether the machine backlash. Make sure the brake system is working: with the engine off, press the brake pedal: its stroke should decrease. Check the operation of the shock absorbers, see if there are any oil smudges on the struts. If they are present, then the rack is broken, and this is already a reason to bargain.

If you have friends or acquaintances who are well versed in cars, ask them to go for an inspection. As the saying goes, one head is good, but two is better. Before buying a used car, it is advisable to stop by the service station and carry out a complete diagnosis of all car systems.

While inspecting cars, make notes in a notebook. So it will be much easier for you to navigate and make a choice.

Video on how to check a used car before buying:

Leave 10-15% for repairs and unexpected expenses. They will definitely be, even if the car is a year old and it is under warranty. Otherwise, the family budget will quickly begin to collapse.

2. Don't choose a car based on the principle "something for 400,000 rubles"

Determine for yourself 2-3 models that you will look for. This will help you not to be scattered and not to make a rash decision on emotions. Plus, you can study the selected models on the forums, find out their typical problems, service periods and understand the intricacies. All this will make your search much easier.

3. Calculate the average price for the car you are interested in

Most precisely, this can be done manually, remembering the mathematics for the fifth grade, or using the Price Statistics tab on the Avto.ru website. Knowing the average price, it will be easier for you to think sensibly, bargain and not fall into the hands of scammers and resellers.

4. Don't expect someone to sell a good car for less than the average price.

If a person urgently needs money, he sells the car through intermediaries and instantly receives money. All other cars that are sold at a reduced price, beaten or with legal problems. Or is it a scammer ad.

5. The first conclusions about the car can be made from the ad

If it has disgusting photos and a description of two lines like “All questions by phone”, “Everything is on time, the car is in perfect condition” and so on, you don’t even have to call. In 95% of cases, this is a reseller.

6. Talking on the phone gives a lot of information and saves time

Ask specific questions that cannot be answered in general. For example, at which dealer did the car pass MOT? When was the oil last changed? What's new in the car? Is the PTS original? How many owners are recorded in the PTS? How long does a person own a car by Title? Is the interlocutor the owner or helping someone with the sale? Is there a service book, work orders and checks? And so on.

7. Before inspecting the machine, always check the documents

This can be done on the traffic police website or avtokod.mos.ru if the car is from Moscow or the Moscow region. You can find out if the car is pledged on the website of the Federal Notary Chamber.

8. Keep track of new offers

The best cars sell out in days or even hours. Therefore, if you want to get the best car at the most attractive price, subscribe to updates on the model you are interested in in the Avto or Avto.ru mobile applications and constantly follow them.

9. When buying a car in a car dealership, carefully read all the clauses of the contract

It should not take more than 5-6 pages. If they brought you a contract, then took it away and brought it again, read it again: there may be changes that are unfavorable for you. If you buy a car on credit, read the conditions with triple attention. Unofficial dealers are very fond of including hidden fees in the price and taking a commission for refusing a deal.

10. To inspect the machine, rent a thickness gauge

Look online to see what paint thickness a particular car model should have, and measure it at the time of inspection. True, the thickness gauge is not a panacea, since sometimes cars are painted specifically for the device or minor damage is repaired according to CASCO.

You need to look to see if the gaps are the same on different sides of the car, if the paint is knocked off the bolts, if there are traces of paint on the seals and moldings, if the shagreen and tone of the paint differ on different parts, if the stampings fit together, if the headlights and glass are the same, is it symmetrical worn tires.

11. Don't trust the odometer

Best of all, the mileage of the car gives out the condition of the interior: the driver's seat, steering wheel, armrest and gearshift lever.

12. When you test drive, pay attention to all the little things.

Check whether the steering wheel is level, whether the car is pulling away during acceleration and braking, whether something is knocking in the suspension, whether the air conditioner and electrical equipment are working.

13. Drive the car into service before buying

If you liked the car in all respects and you have no doubts, before concluding a sales contract, be sure to go to the service and diagnose at least the suspension. Ideally, even an engine with an electrician. This will cost a maximum of a couple of thousand rubles, but it will save you from buying a car in poor condition. In many cases, diagnostics allows you to identify those problems, due to which you can bargain well and certainly recapture its cost.

14. You can conclude a sales contract and make changes to the TCP yourself

The main thing is that with one pen and one handwriting. It is better to transfer money to a pre-opened account through a bank cash desk. This will protect against fakes and fraud.

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Buying a car is a big step, and choosing a car is a long and responsible process: choosing a car that will satisfy the needs of the buyer is by no means as simple as we would like. Even one missed trifle is able to destroy all the euphoria from the purchase. How to choose a car for your needs and what parameters should you focus on? Autocode knows the answer to these questions!

Questions to ask yourself before buying

Finding a car "for yourself" is a task that requires preparation, especially if this is your first car. To make it easier to choose a machine, identify the needs, in order to develop them, answer a few simple questions:

• Why buy a car? For commuting between home, work and the supermarket? Or for trips to the country? Or maybe you are looking for a car for your own image? Select the purpose for which you are going to buy a car - this will help in the future choice!
• How much are you willing to spend? Everyone has a budget limit from which it is impossible to escape. Determine how much you are willing to spend on buying a car - this will significantly limit the search circle.

• What type of body do you need? Sedan, hatchback, station wagon, crossover - among this variety, choose what suits you. Find a compromise between visual beauty and functionality. Don't focus on looks alone!
• How many passengers? Comfort in the car is necessary not only for the driver. If you regularly travel with passengers, consider their wishes.
• "Mechanics" or "automatic"? Oh, this eternal dispute that does not subside! Choose based on operating conditions. Do you need to drive around the city a lot? Automatic transmission in traffic jams is more convenient. Do you have to travel a lot on country roads? "Mechanics" will help save fuel and better control the car.

The number of criteria and wishes, on the observance of which depends on how suitable a car is for us, is almost impossible to calculate. Choosing a car according to its parameters is a painstaking and time-consuming process, and the wrong approach to this important stage will spoil the pleasure of a new car. By what criteria should you look for a "dream car"?

• Class and characteristics of the car. We recommend that you start choosing from this parameter - be guided by the number of passengers and the purpose of travel (transportation of people and transportation of goods are two big differences!).
• Price. Whatever one may say, but there is no escape from the price. At the same time, buyers often forget that the costs associated with the purchase are not limited to the cost of the machine itself. Do not forget about consumables, maintenance, re-registration costs, insurance ... We recommend that a beginner buy a cheaper car. As a rule, the life of the first car is the shortest due to the small skills of the driver.

• Manufacturer. It is up to you to decide which brand of car to choose (someone cares about the image that perfectly complements the badge on the hood, someone is devoted to their favorite brand - there are many reasons). The main thing you should not forget about is the availability of service centers in your city: no one wants to drive for several hours to change the oil, and a tow truck to the nearest specialized center will cost a pretty penny if the car suddenly “gets up” and there is a need take him away.
• Engine capacity. Acceleration dynamics, fuel consumption, the amount of transport tax - it all depends on what is under the hood of the car. Arm yourself with a calculator and figure out which option will be your best compromise between cost and driving experience.
• Drive unit. Each type of drive has pros and cons, and each driver has his own wishes and preferences. Think about what's right for you.
• Transmission. We have already talked about it in the previous section - there is nothing to add!
• Safety. In an emergency, the life and health of the driver and passengers depend on how well the car is equipped in terms of safety. Airbags, pre-tensioned belts, ABS, additional sensors and smart collision avoidance systems, reinforced body parts… Don't skimp on your own safety!
• Additional options. A stereo system, air conditioning, cruise control and other additional features that you can do without, but which make trips more convenient and comfortable, are an important selection criterion. Most likely, when buying, you will again have to compromise - you will not be ready to sacrifice something, but you can safely refuse something.

Have you made a list of options for searching for a new car? Great - the hardest part is over, only a couple of useful tips remain.

After compiling the criteria by which you selected candidates for the title of “car for yourself”, find information about them on the Web and study it thoroughly. Perhaps you did not even know about the "pitfalls" that can radically change the decision to buy and make you choose more. If you can test drive the car you're about to buy, do it. You can argue for a long time about ergonomics, comfort and other abstract values ​​- only while driving you will understand whether this car suits you or not. And don't believe your friends who prove that their choice is the best: we are all different people, and what is vital for us will not play any role for someone else.