Used Kia Sportage 2008 for sale in the Philippines

Avoid the Hidden Risks of buying Used Cars

For first-time car buyers, the price of Sportage in the Philippines is one of the most important concerns. When Kia price Philippines is still too high, many people choose to buy second hand cars for sale. The golden experience when buying a used Kia car becomes more important than ever. Some people buy from acquaintances, friends, while others go through online sales channels, through the press, and many people go to professional business showrooms to be comfortable with more options.

However, this cost savings will entail a few risks if you are not prepared enough to check the used Kia car model you want to buy. Certainly, used Kia Sportage year for sale will be more prone to problems than new ones, requiring more frequent maintenance and repair because they have been used for a while. In addition, if the car you buy is too old, finding replacement parts will also be quite difficult because the supplier no longer distributes those models. The basic suggestions below will partly help you avoid making unfortunate mistakes.

Check the origin

Used Kia Sportage 2008 come from a variety of sources, such as used domestic used cars, imported used cars, and a lot of stolen cars. That is why buyers should carefully check the origin and legality of the vehicle in sight to avoid trouble later.

Choose a car with a warranty period

Most car manufacturers apply a 3-year or 50,000km warranty, in addition to a longer warranty policy for some parts such as the engine and transmission system. Therefore, choose to buy a 2nd hand Kia Sportage year for sale that has been used for less than 3 years, and in the next year you will not have to worry about repair costs. At the same time, the shorter the time a used car is, the better the quality is guaranteed, and certainly the price will be much higher than that of an old car.

Thoroughly check, test drive the car

Even when buying a new car, or buying from a well-known brand for quality, the inspection and test drive process still cannot be ignored. Check inside and out, every little detail from the paint, tires, headlights, rearview mirror to the seats, carpet and floor of the used car you intend to buy. Choose a suitable location to test drive the car to check the performance. Get in the car, check the seats are comfortable, the layout is convenient to control. When you test drive, it's best to do it on the road with turns and slopes to test traction, cornering ability and check if the car has any problems when running at high speed.