What is a used car?

Used cars imported to Vietnam must satisfy two conditions, including having traveled at least 10,000 km and having been operated in another country for more than 6 months.

How to distinguish between used cars and used cars

According to experts and those with experience in buying and selling cars, in essence, a used car is a car that has not been put into commercial or civil use. Some types of cars can be classified as used cars such as test-drive cars, advertising cars, storage cars...

Meanwhile, used cars are also used cars but for civil and business purposes.

Advantages and disadvantages of used cars

Advantage

Cost savings

One of the big advantages of using a used car is that it helps the buyer save money. Sometimes, the buyer only has to spend an amount equivalent to the value of a popular car to own a more luxurious car.

Looks like new

Since a used car is not a car that has ever served a civilian or business purpose and has only been operated for a short period of time, the exterior of the car looks like it has just left the dealership. The owner should check the car in detail to ensure that this used car has not been used for a long time.

More equipment, more advanced

To compete on price, car manufacturers often cut equipment, use weaker engines. Therefore, if you want to buy a car with full options, enjoy the most advanced amenities, buyers have to spend more money to choose the highest-end version.

With used cars, buyers can still own a full-size car as desired without having to pay the extra price difference.

Disadvantages

Limited warranty period

Used cars when imported to Vietnam are often out of warranty, if any, the time is very short. Buyers often have to pay extra fees to have the dealer extend the warranty period. This is also a common concern of some people who want to buy used cars to save money but may have to pay additional fees as above.

Old car

Buying a used car helps users save a lot of money, but it is easy to feel outdated when traveling with modern car models on the road. New cars today are constantly upgraded in terms of features, equipment and technology to improve performance, provide a good driving experience and save fuel.

Therefore, old used cars cannot meet these requirements. Not to mention the current strict emission standards are no longer suitable for some old car models. This is also a concern of many people when deciding to buy a used car.

Vehicle repair and maintenance

Some used cars when imported to Vietnam have expired warranty or have a short warranty period. In this case, if any part of the car is damaged, the buyer will need to pay for repair, replacement and maintenance. This cost depends on the extent of damage to the car and the damaged part of the car.