Old cars, even cheap ones, should not be bought.

Below are some types of used cars that customers absolutely should not buy, no matter how cheap the price is.

The taxi was renovated

The first type of used car that you should not buy is a converted taxi car. The reason is that after a period of taxi service, the car owners often refurbish the car, even rewind the odometer to resell it for a higher price.

Refurbished taxis are often used 5-10 times more than family cars. Notably, these cars are not regularly maintained, so their parts are often worn out and damaged.

Therefore, after a short period of use, buyers of this type of car must have the engine, chassis and interior rebuilt before they can run again. In fact, due to excessive use and rare replacement of genuine spare parts, some cars often have problems on the road.

Flooded car, water hammer

These are vehicles that have been driven into flooded areas or have been poorly maintained by the owner, causing water to enter the cabin, damaging parts and details inside the vehicle.

When water enters the engine's air intake, causing the engine to stall, if the driver deliberately presses the accelerator, more water will enter, damaging the engine. And even after being repaired, the engine still cannot operate normally.

Car accident serious

For cars that have been in accidents or have had external body damage, that is not a concern. However, if you encounter a car that has been in a serious accident that has affected the internal parts of the engine, machinery or chassis, you should absolutely not buy it.

After a serious accident, the car often has to be disassembled for repair so it is no longer original.

Vehicle without ownership papers, insufficient papers

Vehicles without full papers will not be legally recognized, making it difficult to circulate and register later. Vehicles without papers are often mortgaged to banks or even smuggled or stolen vehicles... sold by criminals. These vehicles can be confiscated by authorities at any time to serve the investigation, causing the buyer to lose everything because the law does not recognize ownership.

Therefore, for valuable assets such as cars, all legal issues such as documents and name change procedures must be clear to avoid future disputes. If the vehicle owner does not have the correct documents, the best option is not to buy.

Car left unused for a long time

When buying a used car, many people often prioritize cars that are less traveled because they believe that cars that are less traveled will have less damage, but that is not necessarily true.

According to experts, car parts and accessories are often made of metal, leather, and plastic, so they are easily oxidized and rusted. Interiors that are not used for a long time will have a musty smell, not to mention mice can nest and chew on electrical wires due to long periods of disuse.

Therefore, when buying a used car, if the owner says the vehicle has not been used for a long time, you need to check the condition of the car carefully before deciding to buy.

The car has been used for too many years

Cars used for too many years cause the details on the car to wear out and the quality gradually decreases. These models are often painted and refurbished on the outside to look like new, but in fact the details inside have been worn out a lot after a long time of use.

According to many people's experience, popular cars over 15 years old often break down after purchase, have little safety technology, are noisy, consume a lot of fuel, and many models even have no spare parts to replace.

Vehicle has manufacturer defect

Used cars that have had manufacturer defects also make many car buyers hesitant when choosing. Even when the car has been recalled by the manufacturer for warranty, it does not reduce the buyer's concerns.

Manufacturer errors include: Vehicles often have gearbox errors, are prone to tipping over, hot clutch gearbox...

Unusually cheap used cars

If a used car is sold at a very low price, it needs to be reconsidered. Because it is very possible that the car has a problem, so the new owner is selling it at an unusually low price.

Major refurbishment of used cars

When buying a used car, you should check the maintenance and repair history to know how much the car has traveled and what repairs have been done. If you find that the car has undergone a major repair, even if it is cheap, you should not buy it because the errors may not have been completely resolved.