Company makes key recommendations, Displaying revision history, keep the invoices for the services already performed and carry out the precautionary inspection
São Paulo, July 2023 - A Niterra, Japanese multinational owner of the NGK and NTK brands and specialist in components for ignition systems, explains how mechanical factors can increase the value of the car at the time of sale, whether for individuals or dealerships, and indicates which points the buyer should pay attention to when purchasing a vehicle.
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Hiromori Mori, Technical Assistance Consultant at Niterra do Brasil, shares some tips for those who want to sell their car. Check it out below:
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- Display revision history: From this record it is possible to view the periodic maintenance carried out by the owner, Proving the quality and safety of the car for sale. In the case of vehicles that have undergone recall campaigns by automakers, It is important to keep the proof of services and provide them at the time of sale, Sharing, so, a complete and detailed history of the automobile;
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- Keep the notes of the services performed: For warranty purposes, revisions must be made at a dealership of the brand. On the other hand,, for vehicles outside the warranty period, The customer can perform maintenance in a workshop he trusts and keep the invoices for the services performed and the parts supplied to attest to all repairs;
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- Check the repair of the damage: Small accidents are frequent, especially in the chaotic traffic of big cities, although, This factor should not, necessarily, influence the devaluation of the vehicle. That is why, Keep photos of the damage and proof of repair. When the repair is arranged by an insurance company, Request a description of the service with the parts that were changed or recovered;
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- Perform mechanical and aesthetic revision: A good aesthetic work can prevent the vehicle from entering the condition of transfer, improving the value at the time of exchange in cases of sales to retailers and dealerships. Presenting a car with, for example, tire wear, Brake noise, Suspension and engine noises, engine with difficulty starting, Shifting and lack of performance are very common factors that can be avoided with a basic overhaul before the sale announcement;
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- Carry out the precautionary inspection: Individuals are very concerned about the documentation and condition of the vehicle. In such cases, The precautionary inspection can ensure more security to the process. The salesperson who advances this service can, inclusive, Accelerate the sale process.
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Used Car, Extra care
In addition to the increase in maintenance costs, The automotive market has become more expensive with the arrival of direct injection engines, turbo and automatic transmission, Triggering a concern for the used car industry: the possibility of hidden problems in the vehicle, which can spoil the pleasure of the purchase and generate possible warranty costs for merchants.
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To get away from these worries, Niterra's expert, He says that after purchasing the vehicle it is essential to take it to a trusted mechanic for a new review of the ignition and injection, in order to ensure the good performance and consumption of the vehicle. "It is also important to check items such as fluids, Engine Oils, Filters, ignition, Injection and brakes. Depending on the model, The cost of this post-purchase maintenance is not high and allows more security for those who are buying the vehicle ", affirms Mori.
