Used or new? Which vehicle suits you?

A scooter is cheaper than a car in all areas. Acquisition, tax and insurance contributions, as well as maintenance, inspection and repair costs are usually cheaper than a car. In addition, in contrast to cars, scooters are significantly more space-saving than a car and yet just as manoeuvrable. At the same time, you can park them wherever you often reach your limits by car. These are usually the first considerations that lead to the purchase of a scooter.

Should you decide to buy, you should first consider whether a new or a used vehicle is the better choice for you. When making this choice, it is important how much experience you already have with scooters. Perhaps you have already owned a scooter or you know someone who can give you specific tips. Then a used vehicle might be more advantageous.

If you already have experience with two-wheelers and also have general technical knowledge, a used vehicle is definitely an option for you. With this background you can already draw conclusions about the condition of the vehicle from data and images. By asking specific questions to the seller, you can get a good picture of the actual condition of the scooter and rule out possible defects and errors in advance. Previous experience also helps with further details relating to the further processing of the purchase, regardless of whether it is the service booklet or documents that are needed for the vehicle. After all, you can also use your experience to judge the price and possibly get a bargain.

If you buy your scooter from a dealer, the one year warranty is more than sufficient for you.

If you have not had any experience with such vehicles and have no technical knowledge, it is more advisable to buy a new vehicle. This has the following advantages:

First of all, when you buy a new vehicle, you receive a two-year manufacturer's guarantee, also known as a factory guarantee, so that the manufacturer is liable in the event of design or material defects. In the case of a used vehicle, this usually does not apply because the two-wheeler is already too old. If construction or material defects only now have an impact and repairs are necessary, you have to bear the costs yourself.

In addition to the factory warranty, you receive a two-year warranty from the dealer when you buy a new vehicle. In the first six months it is assumed that the dealer is to blame for a deficiency. After this time it is up to the buyer to prove to the dealer that he is to blame for the defect.

When buying a new vehicle, you will receive all the documents from the seller. Inspection and maintenance are also planned in accordance with regulations. A service is available to you at any time. Buying a new vehicle is also more advantageous when it comes to financing. While you have to pay immediately for a used vehicle, you can also pay off a new vehicle by paying in installments. In this way, you avoid debt or do not have to pay high interest on a bank loan.