In the winter months, the demand for used cars naturally weakens and is also greatly influenced by the current weather conditions. When the sales areas of used car dealerships are covered in snow, sales are at freezing point. When the winter sun peeks out and the thaw sets in, customers gradually fill the sales areas again. It's similar here at iautomato.de. When the weather invites you to a sunny walk rather than a ski trip, the demand for our service "“Car inspection before purchase” rises steeply.
So why is buying a car in winter a good choice?
As we have already said above, the demand for used cars is lower in winter than in sunny weather, and the price of cars usually corresponds to this. With lower demand, sellers try harder and quite often sell cars at more attractive prices than in periods when demand is higher. Simply put, you will save a lot of money in winter. Another reason is the technical condition of the car. In winter, and especially at low temperatures, cars show specific defects that do not appear or are not so easily detected in summer temperatures.
8 reasons to buy a car in winter and what is worth checking before buying?
Check foraroseries
In winter, and therefore in lower temperature conditions, the car body behaves differently than in summer, when temperatures reach thirty degrees. The car may creak and squeak from poorly fitting parts or malfunctioning hinges.
Keyless unlocking
Keyless entry into the car is certainly a great thing and once you try it, you will never want to search your pockets for lost keys again. However, it is also something that can be very annoying in low temperatures. Even brand new cars have this problem, so we recommend that you check this equipment carefully and not to leave any door unattended.
All-wheel drive
When is there a better opportunity to really test out your 4×4 than in the snow? Most new cars have all-wheel drive activated automatically, and icy roads and snow can help you determine whether the system is working properly or if the all-wheel drive is just a gimmick in the ad.
Electronics
Car electronics prefer warmer weather and in winter, faults may appear that you won't encounter in a warm environment. Central locking, electric mirrors, windows, wipers, electric tailgate, etc. These are all features that can bother you a bit in winter and need to be checked thoroughly before buying.
Car equipment
Most newer cars have special equipment designed especially for winter. And winter is also the time when it is possible to try out this equipment. Try to imagine trying out, for example, heated front/rear windows, heated seats, heated mirrors, heating, etc. in the summer.
Glowing
This applies especially to diesel engines. In diesel cars that are older, meaning older than 5 years, the engine's glow function gradually deteriorates. The car uses this function most in the winter, so it is most likely that it will reveal how much this function has deteriorated in the winter.
ABS
Due to the poor driving conditions in winter, it is very easy to check this function. In such conditions, we can check on an icy road whether the ABS system is working as it should and whether automatic intermittent braking is actually taking place, which can protect you from skidding.
Battery status
Starting a car in the cold and at low temperatures is often no fun. In addition, the fact that most cars intended for sale are not in daily use contributes to this, so their batteries gradually discharge, the voltage in them decreases. Therefore, the winter months are the best time to detect a bad battery and starter.
What should you look out for when choosing a used car in winter and what should you check before buying?
Winter is a time when cars in the bazaars are often covered in snow or dirty. It is therefore easy to overlook a scratch or a defect on the bodywork. In winter, corrosion and leaking fillings are also easier to hide, especially on the chassis of the car. In low temperatures, there is no need to cool the car as much, so any cooling defect is also harder to detect. Another example is the summer equipment of the car. Air conditioning, ventilated seats, etc.
Physical inspection of the car before purchase
In any case, the most important thing is a quality physical inspection of the car before buying it and not afterwards at your car repair shop. If you do not have an experienced car mechanic at hand, we will be happy to help you. iautomato.de We will help you with a pre-purchase inspection of your car. We have experienced technicians throughout the Czech Republic and Slovakia, so we can arrange a pre-purchase inspection of your car for you today.
How does such a check before buying a car work? iautomato.de does it work?
- You can conveniently order a car inspection at a used car dealership or from a private individual on our website HERE: Order inspection.
- Our technician will call you shortly. You will discuss the details and consult the selected car.
- The technician will thoroughly inspect the car, perform PC diagnostics, measure the car's paint, and conduct a test drive, all at the point of sale.
- We will check the car's origin, history, possible accidents and mileage.
- The technician will provide you with a complete inspection report, including detailed photos of all defects found.
- We will give you recommendations for subsequent service and, if possible, we will negotiate a nice discount on the car.
