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NGK lists recommendations for the driver to avoid
risks when closing a deal
São Paulo, outubro de 2021 – With the lack of brand new cars, o mercado de usados registrou alta de 38,6% entre janeiro e setembro na comparação com o mesmo período do ano passado, according to the National Federation of Motor Vehicle Dealers Associations (Fenauto). Buying a used car provides a number of benefits, as the most attractive price, immediate availability for withdrawal and savings on documentation, but it also requires care.
To help the driver avoid some risks and make a safe choice, NGK – Japanese multinational manufacturer and specialist in spark plugs – listed five recommendations. check out:
The first tip is to check the owner's manual to see if the vehicle maintenance was performed correctly. "If you buy directly from the owner, It is important to have a review before using the car., since we do not know if a careful maintenance was carried out for the sale", afirma Hiromori Mori, NGK Brasil Technical Assistance consultant.
It is essential to check if the vehicle has its documentation in order and free from notifications or fines. "If you transfer a vehicle with outstanding debts, you will be responsible for making all payments. That is why, check for irregularities", guides. With the license plate and the Renavan number, you can search on your own in the Detran and Denatran portals.
In addition to taking the car to a reputable repair shop, It is essential to request the vehicle's injunction to avoid headaches due to false advertising during the negotiation. "The injunction report is a certificate of origin that analyzes the originality of the vehicle, in addition to research on Detran that checks if the car has a history of flooding, left, auction theft and recovery", Explain.
do a good test drive it can also give an idea about the state of the vehicle., according to Hiromori. Among the recommendations are testing the engine start to identify if there is a problem with the ignition system or battery, change all gears with the car in motion to identify if there is any noise, difficulty to hitch or some jolt and go through obstacles, like spines, to check the suspension for noise.
To have even more security when purchasing a used vehicle, It is essential to talk to a trusted mechanic and schedule a technical assessment.. "In this assessment, the professional can check the main components of the car and identify if there are any problems, like knock signals, leaks or failures in electronic modules", exemplifica. Uma dica é, if possible, take your mechanic to evaluate the vehicle or make an appointment with the previous owner at the shop for your mechanic to evaluate the car before purchase.
One of the natural wear components to watch out for is the spark plug.; this component is the only item inside the combustion chamber that is easy to remove and install.. "From the appearance of spark plugs, a qualified professional can indicate how the general condition of the engine is., which can avoid high costs in repairing the vehicle and heartache after its purchase", affirms Mori.