Buying and restoring a car as a way to earn money

Used cars are a good way to make money, especially today. Due to the departure of a number of brands and the rise in price of new cars, the secondary market has intensified. And if you have minimal repair skills, you can do a fairly simple, but at the same time profitable business.

Fundamental rules

First of all, you should evaluate your own strengths and capabilities so that a potentially profitable purchase does not freeze for a long time and does not cause losses. Naturally, it will not be possible to disassemble everything within the framework of the review. But if you follow a few recommendations, you can significantly increase the chances of success.

For starters, it is worth exploring the secondary car market. It's not difficult - large portals have sales statistics, you can see the frequency of search queries. It is important to take into account the region, since the demand for a particular car in different places is different. The easiest way is to make a list of cars that interest potential buyers the most and focus on it.



To carry out simple repairs, you need a garage. Doing it in the yard is not a good idea. It is better if there is a full-fledged pit and good lighting. You can rent a suitable option, in most regions it is inexpensive.

If there is little money or there are doubts about skills, you can find a partner. This will allow you to spend less money and speed up your recovery.



You should search for a machine through all possible channels and monitor resources as often as possible. Do not ignore newspapers, they often find good options there that are not on the sites.

It is worth choosing a car that will be the easiest to return to working condition. And take into account that the repair will require tools and equipment, these costs must also be included in the planning.

Car selection

At least half of the success depends on this stage. The main rule is not to rush. Since problematic and broken cars will be considered, there will not be much competition. To begin with, it is worth studying the average price for a particular model. For clarity, we take the Kia Rio 4 generations. Good options cost at least 700 thousand, and if the year is good and the mileage is small, then the price tag will be from a million to one and a half.



Considering a car, you first need to evaluate the scope of work and the price of spare parts. It makes no sense to indicate specific figures, since the same wing can cost from 1 for disassembly to tens of thousands in a store. The easiest way is to make yourself a cheat sheet with average indicators and, upon inspection, be guided by it when calculating estimated costs.



Remember that actual costs are almost always more than planned. You can even throw in 20-30% to keep within the budget.

When choosing a beaten machine, the main thing is that the geometry of structural elements is not violated. Pulling the spars out on your own will not work. This also applies to welding.



Usually the budget is from 300 to 500 thousand, depending on the nature of the damage and the general condition. There are cheaper options, but more often than not, recovery is difficult.

Do not forget to carefully check the history. Often problems arise not with repairs, but with documents.

Body restoration

After buying a suitable option, first of all you need to buy everything you need. These can be doors, hood, fenders, bumpers, etc. It is better to take on disassembly to save money. If the budget is limited, you can even take elements with "bugs" without through rust. If you clean and prepare well, there will be no problems with them.



Minor dents, scratches and other similar damage must be cleaned. The surface is leveled with putty, polished, after which the primer is applied to the element and it is painted. To understand the painting work, you can watch the video on YouTube. A tool, a paint gun and materials will cost 5-10 thousand, depending on the extent of the repair. It is best to choose paint, the price of 100 grams is from 300 rubles. If you're lucky and the jar option is suitable, you can save.



The compressor can be rented if there is no money. Another good option is to prepare the car yourself and give it to a specialist for painting. The service will cost much less, and the quality of staining will be much better (provided that the surface has been prepared with high quality).



Bumpers and plastic elements should look perfect. If the surface is in good condition, you can simply polish it. When the parts are badly scratched, damaged or burned out in the sun, they should be restored: sanded and spray-painted. It will take 500-1000 rubles, but the appearance will improve.

The last detail is the headlights. Plastic can turn white, become dull. To give the optics a perfect look, you will need two grinding discs and a special paste of two types. You can work as a grinder and a screwdriver. Having spent 300-500 rubles and 20 minutes, it is easy to bring the surface to the ideal.



If the paintwork is normal, but covered with small scratches, it is easiest to polish the body. Two circles of different hardness and special pastes are used (it is better to take in auto paint stores for bottling, they are better and cheaper). You should work with a grinder or grinder with speed control. You can cope in a day, the costs will be from 1 to 3 thousand, depending on the price of the composition and polishing discs.

Engine and chassis

Almost all work on the suspension will not be difficult to carry out independently with a set of tools and simple devices. The cost of repairs depends on the parts that are required. Again, it is better to take expensive units at disassemblies in order to save money, there are no problems with parts in Rio. You can do it at a car service, but this is several thousand costs.



Engine repairs are expensive. Contract options cost 100-150 thousand, they are most often used. It is better to check the gearbox when buying, the machine should not “kick”, in mechanics, the clarity of switching is important.

Do not take a car with high mileage. The risk of problems with the technical part is much greater, and it is more difficult to sell such machines. A lot of Rio was used in taxis, it's better not to take such options.

Salon

An important part that you need to pay attention to before preparing for the sale. When the seat upholstery is dirty, it is better to take the car to a dry cleaner. For 2-3 thousand, all pollution will be removed. If the fabric is damaged, it is easier to change the seats. You can find a pair of front ones in excellent condition for 1000.



If the steering wheel, the gear knob, the cover under the lever, the pedal pads are worn out, it is better to change them. It will cost 2-3 thousand, but the interior will change, the car will look fresher. You also need to put rugs, if they are not.

It is worth checking the work of electricians, so as not to lose a client because of a trifle or lose money when selling.

The result?

Without a specific car, it is difficult to operate with exact numbers. But on average, from one machine you can earn from 10 to 20%. In some cases, the profit is an order of magnitude greater, but here you should be lucky when buying. Again, it is worth counting on costs of several tens of thousands, even if there are few problems at first glance.

This option can be used as an additional income. If you put resale on stream, it is better to open an individual entrepreneur in order to avoid problems with the law.