Car accidents, unfortunately, are one of the most common occurrences.
The result of an accident is the same - the car turns into a wreck that can no longer be driven without repairs. But this is good when the repairs are minor, but what if not? What to do in such a situation? For many, the best way out of the situation is to sell your car as profitably as possible. In any case, the price for it will be significantly reduced. But, you must admit, this is better than selling your swallow for scrap metal for some 7-8 thousand, from where it will certainly never get out. Many build their business on the fact that they buy a damaged car and, depending on its condition, sell it for parts, or repair it and sell it for several times more expensive. Is this business of buying used cars worth considering from the point of view of earning money?

Relevance of the business idea and market assessment

The importance of such work is obvious: the market for used cars is constantly growing, accidents happen every day, it is really possible to make money in business, but for this you need to have certain knowledge and skills.

Who is this business suitable for?

But not everyone can do this kind of work. If you are new to the field of repair and automotive skills, and don’t know which side to approach the car from, then you have two options to make money on used cars:

– forget about damaged cars and their sale forever;

– find a partner who understands repairs and restoration, or has his own service station. And offer him a share in the business.

The second option is the most preferable to choose, because if you have a professional at hand, and at the same time he is a partner, then there are many chances that the business will go uphill, and together you can earn good money from it. You don’t need to think that if you hire the same professional as an employee, you will have the same picture. The employee is not interested in the business, he is only interested in the salary, so the goal is to get it, and not to promote an interesting idea that brings money.

Activities Options

There are several options for making a profit after buying a used car:

• Firstly, parts that are in good condition are removed, they undergo a certain assessment, cosmetic repairs, they are brought into a suitable form and sold;
• Secondly, for owners of damaged cars from the USA, Europe and wealthy Asian countries, it is easier to sell it “for pennies” than to restore it. The cost of repairs in Russia, or for example, Ukraine, is several times less than in these countries. You can go abroad and buy a car there. Or use turnkey delivery services. The price of such a service will cost 500-600 US dollars (offers can be found on the Internet). A very profitable scheme, isn't it?
• Thirdly, the most common way is to buy a car with minor damage and bring it into proper shape at a car service center. This path takes a lot of time, but all costs quickly pay off. In this case, you can make money by restoring cars, but you will also have to invest a little.

Why is it necessary to add an ad to Drom.ru when selling a car?

Most car owners or buyers want to receive advice on how to avoid falling for various types of scams or resellers. Who simply “sell” cars that are not worth the money. First things first, we will consider these questions.

Drom.ru

is a site that has been on the Internet for a long time.
It is an advertisement service for the sale and purchase of used and new cars. Home page of the site Drom.ru
Initially, the site specialized only in machines created in Japan. This choice is determined primarily by the quality of the automotive industry in a given country. Over time, the resource was forced to open new sections and satellites in the form of a forum, blog, etc. People now have the opportunity to post advertisements for sale.

Today Drom.ru is a huge portal for searching for everything related to the car. On its pages you can find traffic rules with tickets and a full exam.

Traffic rules on the Drom.ru website

And practice before taking the real exams. After which you can already buy your first car.

Sections of the Drom.ru website

The versatility of the site can be evidenced by the menu sections, including: “Special equipment”, “Spare parts”, “Cars”, “Car catalogue”, “Tires”, as well as a couple of dozen more sections with goods for cars.

Where to begin

Damaged cars as a business idea involves first finding and buying a wrecked car. Then restore the car and sell it at the most profit. But let's take things in order.

How to find a car for sale

First, you will have to look for a car on specialized sites (for example, https://www.bitauto.ru/ or https://www.copart.com/ru/), but it is very difficult to find what you need. It is also difficult to get the required copy at an inexpensive price in the markets. This suggests that the more agile buyer will be able to make money, while the rest may be left with nothing. Such competition generates demand, but this does not change the picture - more expensive cars do not stay on sale for long. That is why making money restoring cars depends on your communication skills and dexterity. Luxury cars are especially popular, as they can be sold for much more than their cheaper counterparts. To bring them into the appropriate form, you will also have to fork out a lot.

So, you can find damaged cars:

– for car owners for whom restoration is not an option;

– in special parking lots where abandoned vehicles are located. You won’t be able to resell it, but you can definitely disassemble it for parts;

– in special offices that put up used cars at auctions.

What should you do with it?

To make a profit you will have to master repair skills inside and out. Bookstores sell a huge amount of literature on this topic, and the Internet has not been canceled. For example, mastering straightening will not take much time; painting is also very easy to learn. Do it a couple of times and your work will be indistinguishable from the work of professionals. Everyone started somewhere. “The eyes fear, but the hands do” - such a motto will lead in the right direction. If, however, nothing works out, then invite workers for a certain fee who will do everything to the highest standard.

Search for buyers

Finding buyers is not that difficult. To do this, just write in the search engine “selling a car of brand xxx.” There are plenty of sites on the Internet selling various cars. You can also exhibit your completed car at the nearest car market. In both the first and second cases, you just need to wait, and the new owner will show up soon. You shouldn’t get lost here: to describe and talk about the car you are selling in order to interest a potential buyer, you also need to have sales skills.

Costs and approximate earnings

If you consider that a damaged car costs approximately 25% of the total cost of the car, then calculating the profitability and expected earnings is not difficult. To do this, it is necessary to take into account the cost of the car being purchased, the costs of the necessary auto parts, materials and tools, for the time being, possible payments to professional craftsmen, for delivery of the car to the repair site, etc. You also need to know the approximate cost of the purchased attribute after the repair has been made. On average, judging by reviews on the Internet, repairing a damaged car will cost 70–100 thousand rubles. But again, it all depends on the make of the car and its condition after the accident. By simple calculations you can determine how much income you can get. Those who are already involved in this business talk about approximate earnings of $1.5 thousand for each car made. But each case must be considered individually.

Project risks

The business of restoring and selling cars seems too easy in words, but in reality there are nuances that can lead not to earnings, but to losses. When purchasing a rare or too expensive model, you can run into problems such as:

– search for necessary spare parts;

– purchase of materials and tools for repairs;

– lack of specialists who can help;

- a big waste of money that most likely will not pay off.

We identify car resellers based on advertisements

To avoid being scammed by resellers, you need to install an extension for the Google Chrome browser. If you don't have a browser, download it. An indispensable tool for those who are going to buy a car on the site.

Droma Advisor Expansion

After installation, the browser must be restarted. And go to the website drom.ru. Having started the search, the extension will show suspicious lots of submitted advertisements. You can recognize them by their icons in the list.

Suspicious ads on Drom.ru

First of all, the sign tells users that this number has already submitted a large number of advertisements. Therefore, we need to view such advertisements with suspicion.

Parameters by which resellers are determined

It is worth paying special attention to the prices of this car brand from other sellers. It is quite possible that we are being offered to buy a car at a much higher price.

Recommended reading: Understanding how a secure transaction works on Yula.

Restoration of old cars

In addition to the auto business described in this article, you can also engage in the restoration of vintage cars. This is not so difficult if you are already repairing damaged cars. To get started, an amount of 200 thousand rubles, a garage and a set of tools is enough.

It is better to buy old cars in villages where they are no longer needed. The owners are ready to sell such junk for pennies. In small towns it is difficult to find anything cheaper.

Reselling old cars through websites is difficult and takes a very long time. It is better to wait and display the restored unit at a parade or at a specialized exhibition of retro cars. In this case, you can get a tidy sum for it.

But the main thing is that such a car will grow in price from year to year, faster than the shares of a successful company on the stock market.

Answers to frequently asked questions

Is it profitable to repair and sell used cars?

You can learn to do any job profitably. The main thing is the desire. It all depends on the approach and investment of money, as well as on professionalism.

How much money will you need?

It all depends on the cars in what price category you will be repairing. Will you do the repairs yourself or will you hire specialists? You can start your own business for little money, or you can invest a lot of money and not achieve results.

What is the legal component of business?

Before opening a business, you need to register an individual entrepreneur, select a mode, and only after that start operating. Experts recommend opting for a simplified tax system of 3%, which allows you to hire workers.

What needs to be done before starting a business?

To begin with, you should find a room for your workplace. You can buy a box or garage for these purposes, or rent it. After this, you need to purchase all the tools for repairs, otherwise the business will be limited to buying a damaged car. And finally, find the right specialists who know everything about repairing cars that have been involved in an accident.

Possible problems and nuances

For beginners, any business is perceived as a game with obstacles. We bought the car cheap, straightened it, greased everything that could be greased, and painted it all over. After that, they sold and received their jackpot. But is everything really so rosy and simple?

More likely no than yes. After all, for normal work you need to know:

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— Parameters of cars from different price categories: from very cheap to luxury. When purchasing, you need to calculate everything down to the smallest detail. If you take out a loan to carry out repairs, you can easily fall into a debt trap, because you cannot always count on the amount you want to earn. Sometimes you have to sell at a loss. It would be nice to break even in this case and at least get back your costs. But this is business, this happens; — If you decide to buy a damaged car, then don’t be lazy to check it. What if the car has a criminal past? Then negative consequences cannot be avoided. To do this, contact the traffic police and do an examination. And don't forget to include these costs in the estimate; — Another very important nuance. You can't always do everything yourself. As in any business, at a certain time you will come to the point of using the labor of hired workers - specialists. It will also not be possible to find worthy ones right away. We'll have to make a lot of mistakes out of this. Therefore, please be patient and, of course, money.

The most reliable and economical used cars

Parameters such as service life and mileage are also of great importance for sales. And if the latter can still be rewinded, then it will be almost impossible to correct the year of manufacture and entry into service of the car.

The more the machine is used, the cheaper its price will be.

From 3 to 5 years

If you choose a “young” car on the secondary market, then you won’t find a better option than a product with a factory warranty, because if something happens, you can always fix a complex malfunction at the manufacturer’s expense.

Hyundai Creta

The compact urban SUV of the new generation Hyundai Creta is an excellent example of this, another thing is that the car appeared on the market quite recently, so its used versions are still very rare, but in the future it is worth adopting this relatively budget model.

From 5 to 10 years

This age is optimal for purchasing a used car, since it is still in decent condition, but has already managed to reduce its value quite well.

In addition, the range of used cars with such a service life is impressive; another thing is that not all of them are in good condition, so you should be especially vigilant when choosing.

As for minimal risks, the most reliable cars from the budget segment are currently the second generation Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla, which was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the best-selling model, Hyundai Solaris, which is in particular demand among taxi drivers, as well as Volkswagen Polo (not to be confused with the Polo Sedan, although this model is good in its own way, being developed for Russia taking into account its climatic and road characteristics).

Ford Focus

If possible, then it is worth taking a closer look at more expensive models, which are also highly reliable even after many years of operation. A good example of this will be the practically indestructible Toyota Camry, which received a fully galvanized body with a guarantee against through corrosion, excellent ride and handling.

Toyota Camry

This category also includes Mitsubishi Lancer, Honda Accord and Volkswagen Passat sedans, which, although they cost a lot, fully justify the investment in them.

From 10 to 20 years

If we take the “veteran”, then it is better to give preference to the business class, relying on the potential initially laid down by the manufacturer itself. Yes, it will be much more difficult to find spare parts for such cars, and they will cost a lot, but a high-quality car will not break down as often as 20-year-old state employees.

Subaru Forester

In this regard, models such as Ford Kuga, Subaru Forester, Volvo S40 and XC60 have proven themselves well.