Buying your first car, whether brand new or 2nd hand, is the most inflationary of life’s major milestones in today’s society, but it can be one of the worst financial decisions you can make especially if it’s already broken.
A user by the name of @druglordfxdl recently took to Twitter to share a buyer’s frustration about his newly purchased 2nd hand Mitsubishi Triton Mivec.
The disappointed buyer shared how he discovered that the truck he purchased was already damaged, with tampered mileage and mud stains, just 48 hours after the purchase.
Soon after buying the truck, he faced issues like overheating during his journey to Kedah. Adding to the problem, he couldn’t make an insurance claim as his policy hadn’t matured yet.
To make matters worse, the company from which he bought the truck refused to take responsibility within the initial 48 hours.
Upon taking the truck to a workshop in Shah Alam, they identified the following problems:
He went on to explain that he had visited Mitsubishi to verify the service record. To his surprise, the reported mileage was actually 200,000 km from the year 2020, while the meter displayed only 76,700 km.
The man wrapped up the post by breaking down the total amount he had to spend to fix the truck, amounting to RM17,275.00.
Netizens promptly joined the conversation to express their thoughts on the situation.
“That shop is a fraudulent dealership, and I am one of the victims who purchased a used car from this establishment. The mileage was adjusted to 70k++ (originally 120k, after discreetly checking with the previous owner), and one door had been replaced due to an accident (fortunately, it was only the door). It’s disheartening to discover that a considerable number of used cars may be misrepresented.”
“This is one of the risks of buying a used car. That’s why Carsome and MyTukar exist, even Perodua and Proton have joined the bandwagon to adopt a similar business model. These used car businesses, which set up shop by the side of the highway, have been in the industry for too long, and they continue to deceive people. Shame on them!”
“If you want to buy a used car, you should bring a certified mechanic, preferably a master technician with the skills to inspect the car’s external components and scan the car’s computer. It’s akin to a medical scan conducted by a doctor. In cases of mileage fraud, the master technician typically uses a professional scan tool, which can easily detect fraud.”
You can read the full story here.
If you’re thinking about getting a 2nd hand vehicle, make sure to do thorough research to avoid any hassles like this.
Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation? Share your experiences in the comments below!
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