The used car market is increasingly vibrant thanks to the easily accessible price. However, besides cars that are still of good quality, many vehicles have had accidents, have been repaired and then continue to be advertised for sale. Therefore, checking the car's condition carefully before paying is a very important factor.
According to Mr. Tran Duc Hien - a used car dealer at Tung Bach Auto, one of the first locations to check when looking at a car is the front of the car and the frame. These are two items that are often directly affected when a collision occurs.
Most accidents affect the front of the car or the frame. Therefore, when carefully checking these two areas, many unusual signs can be detected," Mr. Hien said.
According to Mr. Hien's experience, buyers should observe the balance between the two sides of the frame. If one side is found to be off-aligned, the gaps between details are uneven or the structure is asymmetry, it is very likely that the car has had an accident and has been repaired.
In addition, it is necessary to carefully check the welds on the car frame. Signs such as the frame having been bent, adjusted, cut, or replaced with details often indicate that the car has suffered a strong impact before. This is a factor that can affect the rigidity of the body as well as the ability to protect the occupants of the car in case of an incident.
Another detail that buyers also need to pay attention to is the plastic or noiseproof glue coating on the chassis and frame. Because, some cars after repair will be coated with a plastic or protective material to hide welds, signs of abrasion or chassis repair.
In addition to observing with the naked eye, buyers should combine checking the maintenance history, taking the car to a reputable garage for overall inspection or using paint thickness measuring devices to detect places that have been painted and repaired.
Not every car that has been hit should not be bought. However, if the car has been affected by the frame or load-bearing structure, buyers need to consider carefully because these damages can reduce the safety and usability of the vehicle for a long time.
