How to buy a car in Moscow and not get divorced

Before looking for a new car, ask your friends and acquaintances, maybe one of them is selling a suitable option. As a rule, buying a car from friends is safer.

Where to buy a car in Moscow

If this option does not fit, contact the official car dealerships. Buying them is more reliable than from individuals, but more expensive. Do not go to the car market, there is no guarantee that the car is not emergency or serviceable.

A good place to search for residents of Moscow is Internet sites with tens of thousands of offers. Having chosen the make of the car, get ready, read the reviews. On the forums, find frequent sores that you should look at first when buying.

After the purchase, a certain amount should remain for unforeseen expenses, first-time service and paperwork.

At the first call to the seller, find out when and how the car was imported into Russia (if it was not produced locally), if there were any accidents in the accident. The seller may not give an honest answer, but ask questions anyway.

A good car is hard to find at a price below the market. Most often, the low price is associated with malfunctions or problems. There are cases of urgent sale, and if a cheap copy comes up, carefully check the condition and past. Perhaps he was stolen or not cleared. If you're lucky, buy a good car.

Car inspection and document verification

Check the documents immediately prior to inspection. Find out who the owner of the vehicle is. If the seller is not the owner, check with him for permission to sell.

If the car is sold by proxy certified by a notary public, you risk being left without a car and money. It is recommended to purchase a car only from the owner and it is imperative to conclude a contract of sale. In this case, you are guaranteed to get transport and can earn on your car.

Buying a car pledged by a bank is also undesirable. Examine the documents and verify the serial numbers, then proceed to assess the technical condition of the machine.

Documents to be verified

In the technical passport, see the year of manufacture. The year of manufacture can be found by the identification number (VIN) and on the seat belt fasteners. Check the body number, engine number, VIN with those indicated in the passport and on the car. If the numbers do not match, then the machine - constructor, was assembled from different parts. In the traffic police, such a machine may not be registered.

Check the service book. See the number of owners and maintenance history. Any inconsistencies should alert you.

Useful advice: take the time and check the history of the vehicle so as not to fall for a divorce. Check for theft on the basis of the traffic police or provide a vehicle for inspection in MREO.

Do not take the seller’s word for it. Check the technical condition and authenticity of documents. Many are selling stolen or wrecked cars. If the seller cannot answer the simplest questions, subject the machine to even more in-depth checks. Rarely does a person buy a car for less than a year. If the owner sells the vehicle a month or two after the purchase, then there are serious problems.

When assessing the technical condition, do not skimp on proper diagnosis. Even if the car shines and you, riding on it, did not notice anything suspicious, this does not mean that the car does not require repair. Below, watch a useful video clip that tells how to buy a car in Moscow without any problems.

When drawing up a contract of sale, indicate the full cost of the car. Do not give a deposit for the car. When drawing up the contract, leave someone on your side near the car so that the car suddenly does not leave before you arrive.