BeACarOwner

The foreign car

Students how to buy second-hand car in foreign countries

-- -- an interview with Mr. Ding Fangming, Liu Hongbo (Harvey) notes

Mr. Ding Fangming

Born in Taiwan Kaohsiung, professional for the nautical science and Technology University, after graduation, sailing for 3 years, then back to Taipei to join Taiwan's largest car line Ford long and company. From 1979 in the automotive industry today, the main environmental protection special vehicle design and manufacture. Now runs his own company, to settle in Australia Sydney.

The car for people who live in foreign countries is very important. Students of China to speaking, the car before it is necessary to know the two sense:

A,Driving license. Hope students to obtain the local driver's license. Of course, if you have a driver's license in China, can take over for the local driver's license. But note that China is the steering wheel left, on the right; and Commonwealth of nations is the right wheel, driving on the road left. A completely different direction, must grasp the correct sense of direction. I feel the long history of human driving at home, here more difficult to adapt to the change of direction. Often the situation is: more than two or three years driving experience in domestic students a way is retrograde, so dangerous. At the same time, if it is to take the domestic driver's license to a driver's license, only legitimate drive for three months. So it is best toLocal(local). Foreign local license can be used as your ID, easier to carry than passport. And with your driving experience accumulation, the local driver's license can be upgraded,From L (Leaner) to the red P (Provisional), green P to FullLicense.  The test driver's license is the most important to find a good coach. I had a coach, they have the experience, many students respected.

Two,The foreign insurance common sense. May not know home to students of automobile insurance, but in foreign countries, automobile insurance is very important. After buying a car to buy what kind of insurance must be clear, if hit by a car, you can't afford to lose. As you can see, the Australian street BMW Mercedes Benz frequency as in domestic Santana, is hit Porsche and Ferrari are also common. In case you are honored to hit a Porsche (laughs), how do millions of RMB,? So we must know this insurance knowledge.

Now, with these prerequisites or knowledge, let us look at the students how to buy second-hand car.

In foreign countries, there are mainly three ways can buy second-hand vehicles, and this is a very different domestic.

A,In auction, the auction house. There are several very large auction auction of Australia, the price of the car low, a high price is government auction of the vehicle, low is the common people to the auction of vehicle. Many companies here in panic buying vehicles, there are a lot of people did not experience in here to buy a car, these people think that here to buy cheap. Some Chinese students are here for a car. My advice is not to choose the best auction. Because through the auction car will produce a series of inevitable problems, such as we don't know who is the owner, but you cannot test. You don't know how to test working condition of its actual quality?

Two,Through the carDealer, used car dealers. In the second-hand car, the car is definitely there, but prices are certainly more expensive. You want to, its site, office to rent, it should please sales (Sales), etc.. These costs are included in the price. So it is a good car, it must be expensive. While the other ordinary vehicles, mostly rubbish, many of them are big hit car, just the whole cosmetic sold. The car looks very beautiful, like a bride, but after the door you will know it is actually a headache, you need to constantly spend money to repair and maintenance.

Three,Personal, the private sale. Generally speaking, we are collecting information through newspapers: the local English Chinese newspaper, newspaper, and a professional newspaper. In the Australian state of New South Wales, these newspapers are SydneyMorningHerald,The Australian newspaper and TradingPost. But it should be noted that different newspapers for different customer groups, there is also the difference between car source, there are learning. Like many people in the Middle East where specialized private vehicle sales, they are equivalent to a small dealer. They would like to buy a car big hit too many auction, go back to your dressing. The car looks good and cheap price. Many students ate the Middle East people lose. You also know that Australia is a multicultural country, Sydney from culture can be divided into Chinese ghetto, Koreatown, Japanese, Italian neighborhoods, local people living area etc.. Car source area is very important. I used to take a car students, students to bring me the newspaper, said the car cheap. I said you have a look first owner is what people, what live in the District, we go to is a waste of time. He said please, accompany me to see. Results after all is greatly disappoint one's hopes, are the problem of vehicle. So the prerequisites for the private sale of vehicles is to find a good place, good location, such as high-grade residential areas, see who is the owner, to his home environment. Then asked his vehicle has no logBook (driver), serviceHistory (repair and maintenance history), then to judge the quality of the car.

More than three cars in third ways, from private to buy is the best choice for students.

Students should own the car before the first do some homework.

First of all to the budget to buy their own write, is 3000 to 5000 price (AUD), or more than ten thousand. Car and set their own love, is American car, the European car or a Japanese car, is Toyota,Nissan, or Mazda. Next is the characteristics of the decision of vehicle:

First, choose the hand or automatic wave wave.Some people like hand wave, open up a sense of acceleration; some people like automatic wave, automatic wave automatic wave driving fun, easy, and if the city's complex terrain, terrain, such as in Sydney, automatic wave on the convenience of many. For girls in particular automatic wave easy.

Second, to powerSteering, power steering.If not, the car will feel very heavy, difficult operation. Especially in the reverse gear, a gear start is difficult to control, the steering wheel is very heavy.

 

Third, airCondition, air conditioning or.In Sydney, many foreigners to buy second-hand car does not care about the air conditioning, but the Chinese, no airCondition, most can not stand the summer.

Kilometer, fourth, a few kilometers requirements.The vehicle has been running for many miles, can see through its code table. Note that there will be tricks. Have they had something to do with, the car has run 300000 kilometers, he to 130000. The second-hand car, a few kilometers directly affect the price of the car. A client is the case of yesterday. He bought a low mileage second-hand car, very happy, but we open the hood to see, is not found, look out from many places to which is an old car.

Fifth, the body had body rust (Tie Xiu),Damage.This is a very important point. Now if the body of anyDamage,AnyRust or oil leakage phenomenon, may not be able to pass the annual inspection, the vehicle will be scrapped directly, your great economic loss.

Sixth, Mechanic, mechanical condition is good, it is very important to a ring.Mechanic includes many parts, just like we human organs, heart, kidney, liver, lung, etc.. The heart of the car is engine (engine). Carefully check the engine is good, have not done a repair action. The detonation of a engine oil, if take the blue smoke, this car will not have, engine has to eat the oil, to spend a lot of money to do service. Then there is transmission, namely so-called wave tank. If Auto, the automatic wave, to be especially careful, check whether there is abnormal noise when shifting. If possible, wave box immediately to slip. If it is manual, hand wave, attention should be paid to the car speed is smooth. These are often have to spend hundreds of money to repair the place, automatic wave is to spend more than one thousand pieces of above. Next we should try the steering and braking system, which is closely related to the safety of the lives and parts. Brake system problem, that you may become a killer on the road. SuspendingSystem, suspension system will affect the performance of the whole car. The suspension system is not good as people got arthritis, limb pain, back pain, activity is ineffective and. Of course, other components such as water tank, air filter, tires to check.

These are to pay attention to check the project.My suggestion is that the students choose the vehicle must find a professional personage to one by one to verify the quality of vehicle, carefully, and find out the problem.You see people must be knowledgeable, experienced professionals, rather than not fully understand and find a car. Buy a bad car, it lets you will spend repair does not say, but also bring hidden trouble in security, equivalent to buy one to eat the money bomb. And in general, I found the vehicle to overhaul the time to spend a lot of money, 95% are due to human negligence, improper maintenance caused by vehicle use. Professionals will teach you daily vehicle maintenance to accompany you to the car at the same time, how to check the oil and water four two, in what position, what is abnormal, such as how to deal with. These are the days and months multiplying experience. So buying second-hand car, please students must find a professional help.

If this car to meet your requirements, the price also let you satisfied with the performance of the car, don't pay. To clarify the following questions.

 

A,Rego, the vehicle license fee when, of course, the longer the better.If buy no pay licensing fees or licensing fee expired car on the road, the equivalent of driving without a license, out of any accident, you are responsible.

Two,Insurance, what the insurance on the vehicle, the insurance has not expired.

Insurance is generally divided into three kinds: ThirdPartyInjury, namely the third party damage insurance. This insurance is mandatory to pay compulsory, in Australia, any vehicle should bring this insurance. ThirdPartyPropertyDamage, That car caustic danger of the other party, also known as GreenSlip, because it is a green paper. If you are a novice, the best insurance against car caustic danger, 300 dollars a year, can pay monthly. The last one is fullInsurance, against all risks. Students under the age of 25, is the new driver, in Australia covering all risks is very expensive, to 3000 Australian dollars a year. But 25 years covering all risks, there are many operating skills.

Three,If the vehicle is loan,UnderMortgage(auto loans).If there are, to find out whether to pay off now. If not repaid loans to buy second-hand car, economic loss occurs or dispute.

The car then you can enjoy the fun of driving in foreign countries.When enjoy exotic scenery, remind students must be in accordance with the regulations on vehicle maintenance: running 5000 kilometers to do a service, small maintenance. An oil change, check the spark plug, level, water, tires, brake etc.. 10000 kilometers to do a fullService, the big check 20, it is very necessary for automotive safety structure, don't be penny wise and pound foolish. Even if you are driving less, at least half a year to do a service. AustraliaRTA(RoadsAndTrafficAuthority) Also required the vehicle inspection, called pinkSlip, a pink paper, above is the check index. Only by it, for the next year's annual fee. The annual fee is less than 30 dollars.

If the study, best can domestic creditCard came. Can best use, in here; can not, for a new.CreditCard is very important to the students just to go abroad, this would be your personal credit accumulation of australia. Pay all expenses when buying a car with creditCard only need to make a few calls, deducted directly from the card, not their own.

Finally remind students to sell the car to Caution! Problem.Many students want to change in the study of the midway, or returning have car problems. The private car to Caution!, buyer shall take the car will not head things often happen, I just met, of course if you accompany test is more should pay attention to personal safety, don't forget to Australia is a country with much land and few people.

 

Overseas life essential words

Name 1 car

SedanThe common four door car three car, car

LimousineLuxury car
CoupeThe two door car three car English, usually Coupe is young people's pet

HatchbackHatchback hatchback car, rear door can be raised. Beautiful little and dainty, generally speaking, the price is cheaper, open up more economic

WagonWagon. Most travel car is a car based, that is to say the car trunk height and roof flush, used to increase luggage space

StationWagonSmall wagon

VanVan. Can also be said to be MPV (multi-purposeVehicle multi-purpose vehicles). In Chinese, also called the bread, the bullet head, there are usually 7, 8 seats, side door is a sliding door

Light-vanMini vans

SUV SportUtilityVehicle, off-road vehicle

Pick-upTruck Pickup

Drophead/convertible Chinese meaning for folding, namely that has top that can be folded convertible. This kind of car is not to drag racing for fun, is mainly to leisure. Convertible Australia beyond count

Roadster/sportsCarSports car

JeepJeep

TruckTruck

TrailerTruckTrailer
CompactCarSmall car

Wecker,Beat-upCar,JalopyVintage car
RacingCarThe car
FormulaCarFormula car.Formula one motor
TractorTractor
TaxiTaxi.Taxi

BloodmobilePlasma car
CamperCamping car
GarbageTruckGarbage truck
MailCarMail car

PoliceCarPolice car
FireEngineFire engine
AmbulanceAmbulance

2 commonly used terms

Accelerator/gasPedalThe accelerator

AccidentTraffic accident

Aerial/antennaAntenna

AutomaticAutomatic transmission

Bonnet/hood(vehicle) engine hood

Boot/trunk(automotive rear trunk, trunk)

BrakeBrake

Bumper (car) bumper

CarRentalCar Rental

ClutchClutch

CongestionTraffic jam

DieselDiesel engine
DoorHandleThe door handle

HandbrakeThe handbrake

IgnitionKeyIgnition switch key

IndicatorIndicator

IntersectionCrossroads

Headlight(car) headlights

Liability responsibility

ManualManual

NumberPlate/licensePlate(car) licence

PetrolCap/gasTankDoorFiller

RearLight/taillightTaillight

RearWindowRear window glass

Rear-viewMirror(the car) rearview mirror

ReverseReversing
RoundaboutRoundabout

GearLever/gearShift (change)

Sidelight/parkingLightParking lamp (indicator)

SpeedometerThe speedometer, odometer

Splashguard(the rear wheels of a vehicle)

Sunroof(car) skylight