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     INTRODUCTION
     Since the Corona pandemic, more and more people are 
     avoiding public transportation because of hygiene 
     concerns and are switching to private transportation. 
     Used cars are exceptionally in high demand worldwide.
     With our "Periodic Table of Buying a Used Car" we 
     show you what you should consider when buying a 
     used car. If you follow all the steps, you will be 
     well-informed and confident in your decision.                   AUTHOR
     We wish you a lot of fun while reading and good luck           Marcel Rotzoll           Johannes Loose
                                                                    PR Specialist            Head of Marketing
     with your car purchase!
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             THE ELEMENTS
               Ty                                                                                                                                           Do
               Type                                                                                                                                         Documents
                Which type of car                                                                                                                           Manuals, papers, 
                do I need?                                                                                                                                  documents                                                                                            6 REASONS FOR CARFAX
                    Shopping                                                                                                                                    At the Sale
               Bu                                                                                   Gv                                                      Et                          Dc                          Ne                                  C                           A                          R
               Budget                                                                               Get VIN                                                 Exterior                    Dealer check                Negotiate                           Check CV                    Analyze                    Reconsider
               How much can I                                                                       Check VIN with                                          Check paint,                Check dealer’s              Don’t accept first                   Comprehensive               Analyze: you’re ok         Bad history? 
               spend?                                                                               CARFAX                                                  tires, rust, etc.           reputation                  offer, negotiate!                   insight in car CV           w/ the car’s past?         Then reconsider!
                                                                                                     Vehicle History                                                                                                                                         CARFAX                      CARFAX                     CARFAX
                    Shopping                                                                                                                                    At the Sale                  Deciding                     Buying
               Ex                           Sa                          Is                          Hc                          Au                          It                          Os                          Bm                                  F                           A                          X
               Extras                       Safety                      Insurance                   History Check               Alt. Usage                  Interior                    Oversleep                   Buy method                          Feel good                   Avoid mistakes             X = treasure!
                Extras & Features           Is this a safe car?         Check insurance             Was the car ad              Used as taxi,               Check seats,                Sleep on your               Cash, leasing,                      Feel good and               Avoid an expensive          X marks the best 
                I want                                                  costs                       accurate?                   rental, etc.?               pedals, radio, etc.         decision                    financing, etc.                      confident!                   bad purchase                car for you!
                    Shopping                   Shortlisting                Shortlisting              Vehicle History             Vehicle History                At the Sale                  Deciding                     Buying                             CARFAX                      CARFAX                     CARFAX
               In                           Ec                          Ci                          Mi                          Da                          As                          Fc                          Pa
               Inform                       Ecology                     Com. Issues                 Mileage                     Damages                     Ask                         Finance Check               Pay
               Inform about cars            Check                       Common issues               Logical mileage             Check for previous          Ask questions               Do a final                   Pay the price for 
               & prices                     emmissions                  of this car type            development?                damages                     about the car               financial check              your new car                                        MANDATORY TO DOS
                    Shopping                   Shortlisting                Shortlisting              Vehicle History             Vehicle History                At the Sale                  Deciding                     Buying
               Re                           Rv                          Mc                          Se                          Ow                          Td                          Af                          Go                                   Re                         Ic                          Lp
               Reviews                      Resale value                Maintenance                 Service                     Owners                      Test drive                  Ask friends                 Go                                   Register                   Insure car                  Licence plate
                Read reviews of             Will you lose               Costs to maintain           Check for Proper            How many                    Take the car for a          Ask friends and             Have fun with                        Register your car          Insure your car             Attach your 
                similar cars                money later?                the car                     service history             people owned it?            test drive                  family                      your new car!                                                                               licence plate.
                    Shopping                   Shortlisting                Shortlisting              Vehicle History             Vehicle History                At the Sale                  Deciding                     Buying                          Administration              Administration             Administration
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      THE ELEMENTS GROUPS
           01.                   02.                           03.                   04.                           05.                   06.
          Shopping            Shortlisting                 Vehicle History         At the Sale                    Deciding              Buying
      FINDING THE CAR                                     CHECKING THE CAR                                   GETTING THE CAR
      In the first two element groups                      You have found a car that you like? Then            If everything is right, it is about closing 
      everything is about finding the right car.           it's time to get to know it better. Take a          the deal. Rethink all aspects, start the 
      What type of car do I want, what budget             look at the car's history and take a                negotiations and close the deal if 
      do I have  and where do I want to buy               personal look at the car!                           everything is right!
      the car? These and other questions are 
      answered in this phase.
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