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Home » Reader question » Buying a used car in Thailand, what should I pay attention to?
Dear readers,
I intend to buy a 2nd hand car in Thailand. How can you best approach this and what should you take into account?
Regards,
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Take a photo of the license plate and make and model. Go to the dealer with that information, the dealer can tell you whether the car has always received its service, how many km there was at the last service. Even if the car is less than 5 years old and if it has had damage, it is usually repaired by the dealer.
For damage, you can of course also check whether the seams between doors, mudguards, hood and trunk do not show any abnormalities. You can check the tires whether they also run crooked, that can already be a reason for damage, not necessary, but possible. If the engine is running, hold your hand in front of the exhaust, will condensation come out when it has run for 5 minutes or will your hand turn black, I wouldn't start it. Also remove the oil cap, look in the valve cover or at the bottom of the cap to see if there is creamy mass in it, this means water in the oil, it could be a leaking head gasket or even worse a crack somewhere.
At dealers who sell 2nd hand you can also ask for an inspection at a dealer, which you have to pay yourself, but you have some idea.
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Overdue maintenance, lack of invoices, blue booklet present with correct engine & chassis number in it.
Tires DOT number, no old tires on it in the heat.
Thais have a knack for “aint fix it if it aint broken” meaning that many cars have overdue maintenance.
Also take a look at the brand, few spare parts are available from many European brands.
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Rent the car for a month. That is the price of inspection, and after that month you know what you have in store for meat!
If the owner does not want to do that, you have already saved the inspection
Buy current brands with lasting good residual value: Toyota, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Nissan.
There are frequent floods. Especially in low-lying parts of Thailand, cars “drowned” regularly, so structural problems with electrical wiring, etc., very difficult to solve. Moreover, Thais are generally not really known for good and regular maintenance.
So have it thoroughly checked in advance on the bridge at a good brand dealer (engine, frames, suspension, bodywork).
Even if you buy from a private individual. Possibly buy from a well-known reputable dealer and try to stipulate a guarantee (in writing, in English) on crucial parts.
Success.
Well,
My experience after buying a 2nd hand 2x, NEVER AGAIN
I only buy new, then only on installment.
What would you pay attention to in NL if you buy 2nd hand?
I strongly advise against it. Warranty to the front door. 2nd hand relatively expensive. Buy a (smaller) new car with a 5-year warranty and free maintenance. (only pay materials for replacement)
Don't start, you're buying someone else's misery. I bought and drove 2nd hand cars for many years, but I repaired most of it myself or had it done by small independents. If you have to ask what to pay attention to when buying a 2nd hand car in Thailand, I strongly advise against this. You get many repairs and if you can't do this yourself you're nowhere. Good luck with it, you will need it if you are in no man's land with a broken second hand car. My last was a 2, yes thirty, year old Nissan Sunny and also sold to an enthusiast.
check whether the car has at least 5 wheels, an engine that starts when it is urged to do so with a key, the roof does not leak in the shower and it has a bottom. Check whether the papers match the external characteristics. That's how I've always done it when I bought a second-hand car in the Netherlands. Never had any problems.