US is the country on the wheel. Even in a city like Boston with small urban areas and relatively developed public transportation, it is still much more convenient to have a car. It will be much easier to have a car, go on an outing on weekends, or find friends from a city to visit. Even if you go to the supermarket to buy vegetables, having a car will save you from the pain of walking around the streets with a basket and a bag.
Buying a car is an important thing. No matter how cheap a car is, it will cost thousands of dollars, and it will cost several months of rent. Buying a car is a science, what kind of car to buy? Who buys a car from? How to buy a car? All are headaches. Next, I will give you a vernacular talk about the whole world.
Buy a new car? Buy a used car?
There is actually no right or wrong in buying a car: buying new and used cars; buying American, Japanese and Germans all have both pros and cons.
Buy a used car: the advantage is that the price is low, and the price of a new car will be reduced by 10%. For example, the factory price is $22,000 for a new car to go out and turn it on and it will become $20,000 if it is not opened at all. New cars generally lose the fastest price in the first two years of use. After two years of use, they will enter a platform period. Generally, this is the best time to buy a used car!
Buy a new car: The biggest advantage of course is to relieve worries, which is simple, convenient and worry-free. Of course the price is also higher.
The sales of used cars in the United States are much higher than those of new cars, and the things you need to pay attention to when buying used cars are more cumbersome. My foreign land Haoli is here. The key point is to introduce the process of buying used cars to you.
If you don’t drive a lot, there is actually a third option, Zipcar. Zipcar mainly uses the concept of "car sharing". Its cars are parked in areas with concentrated residents. Members can search for the needed vehicles through websites, phone numbers and application software, and choose to make an appointment to pick up and return the vehicle nearby. The vehicle opening and locking and parking are completely completed through a membership card.
If you are just using a car occasionally, you can choose to rent a Zipcar. After becoming a member, you can use it by booking the nearest Zipcar online. The price for each rental ranges from 8-30 per hour according to the model. Boston-area students also have membership discounts, which are only $15 a year.
determines the type of car you buy, and the second step is to choose a car.
In the North American market, Japanese cars are generally more popular and have a relatively high value retention rate. Among them, the highest-selling Toyota Camry, Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Honda Accord have won the saying of the four major cars in North America because of their reliable quality and high value retention rate.
The process of choosing a car depends more on personal preferences. The characteristics of the car are generally the same as those in China. The American series has strong power and good driving pleasure, the German series has strong quality, and the Japanese series is economical and fuel-efficient. Everyone should choose according to their preferences.
Who buys the car from? Dealer or private?
1. Buying a car from Dealer
In terms of price, Dealer price has no advantage, and some major Dealers cannot bargain. However, Dealer cars have a wide range of types, especially in large 4S stores, there are Certified Pre-Owned cars, which have undergone original quality inspection, with relatively small mileage and guaranteed quality. It usually comes with a warranty of a certain year and mileage. The procedures for buying a car from Dealer will be simpler. A slightly larger Dealer can even help you get a license.
2. Buy a car from private hands
Boston area has many international students and visiting scholars, and is more mobile, so that a large number of private vehicles are sold every year. Students who want to buy a car can find out if there are any suitable sellers in the WeChat group. The advantage is that it is cheap and easy to bargain; the disadvantage is that there is almost no after-sales guarantee, and many people are in a hurry to return to China to sell their cars, and the people who sell the cars disappear.
It’s time to choose a car. If you want to do a good job, you must first sharpen your tools. If you want to buy a car in the United States, you must at least have a car dictionary. A good place in a foreign land has also been summarized for everyone.
1. Model:
Sedans: It is the most common sedan, usually sedan (Three-box Configuration).
SUVs: is the abbreviation of Sport Utility Vehicle, literally translated as a sport utility vehicle.
Pickup Trucks: Convertible small truck, commonly known as "pickup truck".
Coupes: Coupe, shorter than sedan, usually two-door car.
Minivans: Multi-functional RV, minivan, generally 7 seats, most suitable for families.
Wagons: The original meaning is a four-wheeled carriage, and now it is mostly called a "station wagon". It is a sedan-based sedan. The front of the car is basically maintained. The trunk is raised to be flush with the roof, and the storage space is larger, making it very suitable for going out for fun and picnics.
Hatchbacks: Car with a bin-shaped back. It is generally a hatchback, with the trunk door lifted upwards and has a relatively small appearance.
Convertibles: Convertible.
Vans: vans, small and medium-sized trucks.
2, internal parts:
Accelerator/ GasPedal: throttle
Air Bags: airbags
Alarm System: car alarm system
Backup Camera: reverse image
Brake: brake; BrakePad: brake pad
Bumper: bumper
Cooling System: cooling system
Engine: engine
Engine oil: engine oil
Exhaust Pipe: exhaust pipe
Frame: Chassis frame
Fuel Tank: Fuel tank
Gear Lever: gear lever
Hubcaps: wheel hub, tire cover
Light: general term for headlights
Mat: mat in the trunk of the car
Moon Roof: sunroof
Parking Brake: hand brake
Refrigerated liquid: coolant
Steering Wheel: steering wheel
Spoiler: spoiler, also known as car tail wing
Tag/Plate: License plate
Tires: tire
Washer fluid: glass water, car glass cleaning liquid
Windshield: windshield; Windshield Wiper: wiper
3, others:
Hybrids: hybrid drive car, a car driven by gasoline engine/diesel engine and battery. The more famous ones are like ToyotaPrius Hybrid and Honda Civic Hybrid.
Make: Car brands, such as Toyota, Volvo, MINI, FIAT, Honda, Subaru, etc.
Model: Car models, such as Corolla, Accord, Golf, etc.
MPG: miles per gallon abbreviation, which means how many miles a gallon of oil can run. The commonly seen expression is 30+ MPG, which means that the oil per gallon can run more than 30 miles. The larger the number, the more fuel-efficient it is.
Drivetrain: Powertrain, including FWD (Front-Wheel Drive) front-wheel drive; RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) rear-wheel drive , four-wheel drive 4WD/AWD (4-Wheel/All Wheel Drive).
Transmission: Transmission. It is divided into automatic/manual transmission, namely automatic/manual transmission.
Maintenance: Car maintenance.
Inspection: Car inspection. It is generally especially important when transferring used cars.
Diagnostics: Automotive Diagnostics.
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Taking Cars.com as an example, I will introduce you to the process of choosing a car:
You can refer to the previous car vocabulary to set your favorite brand, model, budget, etc. to find where Dealer near you will have the used car you want.
1. Find a suitable post and call the seller.
2. To VIN# (i.e. Vehicle Identification Number, equivalent to the car's ID number), use the Carfax account to check the car's history.
3. Determine the time and location of the car to meet and test the car.
4. Go to a repair shop and find a mechanic to do an inspection. Once you have selected it, you can go through the procedures.
Let me talk about Carfax here:
Carfax report is a car historical report, including accident record inspection, mileage record, recall record inspection, exhaust gas inspection (Emissions Inspection) passed, relevant daily maintenance, the number of times the car was sold and the ownership history, etc. The importance is self-evident.
So what should I pay attention to when watching a car on site?
On-site inspection, comprehensive inspection,
0 Comprehensive inspection is mainly divided into the following steps:
1. Appearance: Special attention should be paid to the corrosion of the paint surface and fenders, the edge of the door, the longitudinal beam of the car body, wheel cover and door sills, and whether there is mud and sand. The lack of maintenance and care of the car body is where it is rusted. As for scratches and collisions: In fact, second-hand cars have some scratches, so there is no need to be nitpicked, that is just a gimmick for you to bargain. In addition, check whether the engine hood and the door are well sealed, whether the locks and chains on the door and the hood are opened and closed normally, and the roof windows or canopies of the movable car must be reliably closed.
2. Tire: Look at the depth of the tire groove, the deeper the newer it is. The road conditions in the Boston area are not good, and there is snow in winter, so it is important to have a good tire.
3. Various lights, exhaust pipes: Check whether the high and low beam lights, headlights, turn signals, emergency lights, brake lights, interior lights, and instrument panel lights are easy to use; check whether the lights on the front and rear sides are symmetrical and matched, and you can see if there has been any collision; check whether the exhaust pipe is rusted, because new exhaust devices are often very expensive.
4. You must test drive. Generally, people who have driven the car will feel whether there is anything unusual. For example, if you feel that the fuel is not strong, there will be various problems. Not only will the fuel consumption be greater than normal, but it will also affect the ignition.
Purchase insurance
Before transferring the property, the buyer must prepare vehicle insurance first. Only by having insurance can you get a license and go on the road. For new students who are buying a car in the United States for the first time, buying insurance must also be carried out simultaneously with the process of buying a car. Basically, if you have a fancy to which car you want, you can contact the insurance company to quote.
Sometimes in order to win a better deal, you need to call multiple times. Sales staff from the same company will give different prices to win the best deal.
Transfer
After everything is ready, the transfer step is just around the corner!
If you buy it in a private place, on the day of transfer, both the buyer and the seller must transfer the RMV to the vehicle management office together. The seller must bring a Title that records the vehicle mileage and a bill of sale signed by both parties (the relevant templates can be checked on the official website of the local vehicle management bureau), fill out the transfer form and registration form, and pay the transfer fee. The buyer must bring an insurance policy, valid identification certificate, fill out the form, and pay taxes.
If you buy it in Dealer, the procedures will be much easier. They will help customers with car inspections and various inspections, vehicle cleaning, transfer procedures, etc.
In short, in the end, I hope everyone can choose the car they like!
Article source: https://www.uhomes.com/us/boston/apartments
