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According to a public opinion poll commissioned by a Longo LT certified used car dealer, up to 56 percent. Lithuanian citizens would like to buy a used car from Germany, while only 4%. Respondents’ attention to the Dutch market. According to P. Valiukėnas, Director of Longo LT, cars from the latter country should not be underestimated, as vehicles from the Netherlands can be proud to be one of the most reliable for several reasons.
The essential aspect is the strict requirements.
According to P. Valiukėnas, the Netherlands is rightly called a reliable used car country because of a very important aspect: the strict mileage registration, which has been in operation in the country since 1991. This system provides all the information about the old car owners and their mileage, so the buyer can rest assured that the car’s mileage will not change during transportation to Lithuania or another country.
“All cars in the Netherlands also have a specialized National Automobile Passport (NAP) certificate, which contains detailed information about the vehicle since its production: technical condition, mileage history and number of owners.
NAP is the main document that can guarantee the quality, which can be provided by any certified car dealer without exception, here in Lithuania, if the car is parked from there ”, explains the car sales expert and adds that when buying a car without this document, the customer runs the risk of buying a vehicle with a potentially falsified history.
According to P. Valukėnas, people who want to renew their vehicle are often interested in other aspects, such as the climate in which the car was driven for many years.
“In the Netherlands, the climate is relatively favorable; winters are not bad, so cars in the cold season, such as salt-induced corrosion, are not typical. This factor allows the buyer to conclude that the state of the bodywork of these cars is much better and less damaged, compared to other foreign countries, where snow prevails in winter ”, says P. Valukėnas.
Safe shopping guarantee
The car expert warns that a frequent Lithuanian, who wants to renew a vehicle, does not shy away from going to a foreign country on his own or, often, acquiring it in his native country, but is driven, as they say, “from the network of drag “. . In such a situation, according to P. Valukėnas, in order to avoid the risk of acquiring a stolen or seized car, it is important not only to demand a NAP certificate, but also not to miss the opportunity to inspect the vehicle in official records. .
“Buyers can find themselves in extremely difficult situations without using the official registration data. It happens that foreign sellers also use unrealistic and fraudulent registration methods, equating a car with a commercial vehicle. This can significantly complicate the subsequent operation of the purchased car. ”, Says P. Valukėnas.
The car sales expert also draws attention to the fact that when buying a used vehicle from individuals or natural persons abroad, it is important to find out not only how the sales contract is concluded, but also what amount is indicated in it. .
“There are cases where both in Lithuania and in a foreign country the sales agreement is concluded according to the regulations of other countries, which indicates not a real buyer, but a foreign citizen. In this case, if the car breaks down, the buyer no longer has a guarantee to receive help ”, emphasizes P. Valiukėnas, adding about the importance of the amount specified in the contract, because when entering a smaller car than the one actually bought ,.
The expert warns buyers who buy a used vehicle in foreign countries or non-certified car dealers to be careful and urges to observe not only the cosmetic condition of the car, but also a detailed analysis of the entire purchase process – interest in additional , possibly hidden taxes, condition, your seasonality, verify that the complete kit specified by the seller is present, as well as items such as spare parts, be it spare tire, emergency kit, towing eye and warning triangle.
The survey in the Baltic States was conducted by the public opinion research agency Norstat Latvia from December 3-8, 2020. 710 drivers aged 18 to 74 were surveyed.
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