{"id":787,"date":"2022-07-18T12:08:23","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T02:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmtech.com.au\/?p=787"},"modified":"2024-07-22T19:15:50","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T09:15:50","slug":"in-the-market-for-a-second-hand-volkswagen-heres-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bmtech.com.au\/in-the-market-for-a-second-hand-volkswagen-heres-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"What must you know if you are in the market for a second-hand Volkswagen?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Second-hand cars like Volkswagens offer incredible value for money \u2013 but you have to know what to look for. VWs can make fantastic used cars, but, like anything preowned, a lot depends on how the car was treated before it came into your hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to know what to look for, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Not only does the team at BM Tech spend every working hour inspecting and repairing premium automobiles, but we also specialise in Volkswagens. We love everything about these cars: styling, handling, comfort, and build quality. So, if you want to take advantage of all these attributes on a budget, here\u2019s what to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 things to consider when buying a second-hand Volkswagen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Set a budget and stick to it.<\/strong> Set a price that considers not only the initial purchase fee but also maintenance, fuel, insurance, and registration costs. This will give you the best indication of what you can realistically afford. Then, search for cars in your price bracket with the fewest owners and fewest kilometres.
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  2. What\u2019s its history?<\/strong> You want to see that the car has had regular servicing. VWs can be reliable \u2013 if they\u2019re treated as they need to be. If the previous owner left it a long time between drinks, the engine would have been under stress from thinned-out oil for much of its life, leading to worn engine parts.
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  3. Know what to ask.<\/strong> Here are some questions you might want to put to the owner:\n