Which car color regarding its body means a high probability that the car was involved in a collision? And which color indicates low probability of such event? Based on the data from the database of billions of records, autoDNA checked how car colors in 2022 translated into a statistical risk of damage in vehicle history.
The vast majority of American cars imported into Poland have their bodywork damaged. Among the brands, this defect most often occurs in the case of BMW, Ford and Chrysler. Other German brands are also high in the ranking, but there are also Japanese brands, as well as the Swedish Volvo.
Damaged cars are usually the bodywork, lights or perhaps air conditioning? – autoDNA checks which parts are damaged most often in the case of used cars originating from the Polish domestic turnover as well as the ones imported to Poland.
In 2022, there was a double-digit decline in the used cars market in Poland in terms of the scale of re-registrations to new owners and the first registrations of passenger cars from imports – according to data by autoDNA.
Odometer correction is one of the many tricks of dishonest car dealers. Unfortunately, it is still not difficult to get a car with a clocked odometer. The extent of this phenomenon is evidenced by data from the autoDNA database, containing billions of records on cars registered in Poland and abroad.
According to the autoDNA data for 2022, among the popular used cars on the market, the risk of total loss is quite high – from 11.2% to even 16.8% of reports for selected models contained an entry regarding the occurrence of such an event. Their average value varies – from EUR 6,800 to even close to EUR 11,000.
In order to ensure proper work of the car, regular oil change is necessary. The engine of your car will be grateful for this, as it will be protected from failures. Learn more on how often should you change the oil in your car?
Buying a stolen is unethical, and it is also involves legal problems. The most frequent consequences of obtaining such vehicle is the necessity to return it – and the loss of money. It also gives rise to the criminal liability, so when buying a used car, you should verify its legal status.
A dead car battery is the most common issue that occurs in winter. Freezing temperatures cause many difficulties in starting the car in the morning. However, many drivers don’t know that the issues with starting the car caused by the lack of electricity might also happen in summer. What could be the possible reasons for that?
There are three types of tires available on the market – summer, winter and all-season. All these types of tires are very distinct from one another. Many drivers tend to forget that the weather conditions in summer and winter differ as well. When to replace tyres? Why is it important to replace tires accordingly to the current season?
Starting from 1st July 2022, the autoDNA Vehicle History Report is going to offer additional values for our customers. To meet the world trends, the purchase process on the website has been simplified, becoming easier and more intuitive. The changes aim at offering the customers new benefits, which were inspired by modern solutions introduced and applied on the world markets.
Contemporary car are equipped with numerous electronic systems – such as the ones which facilitate controlling and maintaining the correct technical condition of the vehicle. They signal any potential irregularities by lighting warnings on your dashboard. What do the particular car warning lights indicate?
