More and more Ukrainians are using car selection services. If a few years ago there were just a few companies providing such services, today there are dozens, if not hundreds (including small firms). But is it worth paying for comprehensive car selection, and how not to waste a day in vain?
Let’s start with the fact that Ukrainians not only order car selection within the country, but also use the services of our compatriots abroad, paying for their services to inspect used cars in Germany and “salvage” cars in the USA. But, of course, the greatest competition among selectors exists within the country.
Due to the abundance of offers, the development of this business has led to a paradoxical phenomenon where clients are looking not only for someone who will be responsible for selecting a suitable car, but also someone who will help choose an honest car selection company. And all because so-called resellers (also known as speculators, resellers, profiteers, etc.) have organized an effective gray scheme for making money on car selection.
The Gray Market of Car Selection
The essence of the scheme is as simple as it is ingenious. The client approaches a company with the request to find him a car with honest mileage, a transparent history, etc. For the services, a certain fee is naturally provided. But the resellers managed to interest many employees of selection companies to “pass” orders to them – after that, the kings of the gray market “slip” the necessary cars, from the sale of which the manager receives his percentage.
Most employees do not disdain “kickbacks” from resellers, and the management of some firms also has close ties with longtime players in the gray market.
The conclusion – you can pay for car selection, and ultimately buy a car from the market, which will often not be in ideal condition, although visually everything may seem excellent. Does the manager who selected it care? Obviously not.
Whom to Trust
Car selection under “key” – this is a convenient and actually very correct service. Especially, this concerns those who do not understand cars and/or do not want to spend a lot of time on trips, choosing and inspecting options. But, as you already understood, you can’t trust everyone with this.
Therefore, the best option is to rely on reviews from real people who have already used the services of a particular company.
As we were told in the Chesne Auto company, the vast majority of clients turn either repeatedly (when buying a new or second car for the family), or on the advice of those who have already purchased a car and were satisfied. Essentially, word of mouth and the reputation of specialists can and should be considered the best advertising and guarantee of a successful purchase.
Pros of Selecting a Used Car
- Minimal risk of buying a “pig in a poke”
- Savings of effort, nerves, and time
- The possibility of a turn-key purchase from the selection stage to registration
- The possibility to choose a selection program (from visual inspection to full diagnostics)
Cons of Car Selection
- The likelihood of dealing with resellers or those who work with them
- Even with a professional, the human factor can play a role (if talking about inspection without diagnostics and checking the car’s history through the database and VIN code)
- The cost of services may not be cheap (depending on the selected package and the cost of the car)
More details about car selection under “key”: https://chesneauto.com.ua/ru/