Volkswagen as a used car?

That's why a VW is worthwhile as a used car

• The stable value of a Volkswagen is the best argument for one used cars. A Golf or Passat as well as a Polo or Tiguan have a very good value retention that comparable models from other makes do not have. So if you want to sell your used vehicle again, then you have one VW the best cards to get a good price.

• The quality of the vehicles also ensures that they are very popular as used vehicles. The body as well as the engine only cause problems in a few cases. In older models, the gearbox and the interior can suffer from defects. As a tip: Volkswagen with the DSG gearbox are particularly recommended.

The disadvantages of a Volkswagen

• A clear disadvantage of a used Volkswagen is the usually high price. A VW is relatively expensive precisely because of its stable value. A purchase from private is therefore more worthwhile than from the dealer. In this case, however, the one-year warranty does not apply. So weigh up.
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• The spare parts are also quite expensive. Sooner or later, however, these will become an issue for used cars. However, you can save some money by not always using genuine parts. High quality spare parts from other manufacturers (brake discs, spark plugs, etc.) are just as good.

Only buy models that have not been tinkered with

• With a used vehicle from Volkswagen, make sure that it is as untampered as possible. This means that the car has not been optically tuned too much. This reduces the chance of being able to sell the vehicle again at a good price later.


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• Also pay attention to high mileage. A modern TDI can be bought with a mileage of over 200,000 kilometers without any problems, but an older petrol engine can cause problems. Be on the safe side and have the car trusted by someone you trust before buying it workshop check.