Many people believe that nothing is more wasteful than buying a new car because as soon as it leaves the dealership, the car begins to depreciate. On average, the value of a car will decrease by 20-30% in the first year. And in 5 years, a car can lose 60% of its value or more compared to the initial amount the user spent.
But for new drivers, should they buy a used or new car?
Choosing between buying a used or new car is a dilemma for many drivers. (Illustrative photo)
According to the advice of experienced people, for new drivers who want to improve their driving skills, it is best to buy a used car first. In the initial stage, driving with less experience often involves unavoidable collisions or damage to the car, improper handling of situations, which can be harmful to the vehicle.
Some “advantages” of buying a used car can be mentioned, such as saving costs when purchasing a car, not to mention that a used car has already saved on the costs of owning a new car, the price difference between a used car and a brand new car can be tens or even hundreds of millions of Vietnamese dong.
If there is a need to sell to upgrade to a more advanced car after becoming a skilled driver, customers do not have to bear as much loss as buying a new car and selling it after a few years of use. The insurance fee for a new car and a used car also differs, a used car is usually valued lower, so the insurance fee will also be reduced compared to a new car.
If buying a used car
Buying a used car will save you a considerable amount of money. The advantage of the price of a used car also allows buyers to choose a more beautiful model. With the same amount of money, buyers can only own a brand new car with a mid-range brand. For those who pay attention to the brand and origin of the car, a used car is the top priority.
Some car models may even decrease by 40% after 1 year of use, which is considered as depreciation. With a used car, you won’t have to worry much about depreciation for the second time. Depreciation in terms of mentality also decreases significantly.
However, if you lack knowledge, used car buyers are very likely to be “tricked” by sellers by hiding defects such as repainting the car, repairing dents on the body, or replacing low-quality parts. Therefore, if choosing a used car, buyers should consult or ask experienced people to help check to avoid wasting money.
Buying a used car means accepting that the car has expired warranty and some car parts may have started to encounter problems, in this case, buyers need to determine which details need to be replaced and how much it costs to negotiate a better price.
If buying a new car
The feeling of completely mastering the car is the first motivation to decide to buy a car. A new car will make people feel assured about its perfect operation, no breakdowns on the road, and no worries about whether the mileage has been tampered with or not.
In addition, a new car will also enjoy warranty policies, replacement of genuine parts, not to mention the support for car loans, helping buyers save on investing in other plans.
Another advantage of buying a new car is the bodywork insurance. This will be a tool to help new drivers or first-time car buyers reduce worries, uncertainties, or psychological concerns when driving the car. For deep scratches or large dents, the processing time will take about several days, for minor damages, the time will only take a few hours. And almost no car insurance company refuses to sell insurance for a brand new car.
Choosing a new car always brings interesting experiences for new drivers. In addition, being cautious to avoid scratching the car when driving a new car will also contribute to forming good driving habits for the owner in the future.
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