It is very inconvenient not to have a car abroad. What kind of cars do international students usually drive?

When studying abroad, traveling is a problem that every international student has to face. Except for a few big cities where you can take the subway, public transportation in other places is very inconvenient.

Therefore, most students will put buying a car on the agenda after going abroad. However, as international students, most of their living financial resources are provided by their parents, and a few can be truly independent. Secondly, buying a car A car is not a trivial matter. It involves all aspects. Whether it is necessary to buy a car or not, everyone still needs to carefully consider it.

Today, we have invited seniors who have studied abroad to share some of their experiences and suggestions on buying cars abroad, to give you a reference ~

Carsales is the largest car sales company in Australia The vehicle trading website has a complete range of car models and configurations. It is recommended that students who plan to buy a car can go there and have a look. Firstly, they can compare and understand the market prices, and secondly, they will not be easily cheated.

You can find anything you want on Gumtree (similar to 58.com in China). The disadvantage is that the information is mixed, so you need to pay special attention to distinguish the true from the false, and it is more time-consuming to filter.

Of course, international students can also search for information about vehicle transactions from local Chinese websites in Australia, such as Yeeyi, Sydney Today, China-Australia.com, etc. Because they are all Chinese, it is easy to communicate and they are more comfortable bargaining. Disadvantages There are fewer models.

When buying a car, be sure to find a friend who is familiar with the car to inspect the car and check its performance, including the year, mileage, maintenance records, signs of accidents, etc.

It is recommended that after buying a car, you must purchase third-party insurance. The speed of cars in Australia is relatively fast. If a car accident occurs, the accident is generally more serious, and there are not many outdoor service areas on Australian roads. Road rescue is sometimes very important. In Australia, many banks provide car insurance services, and some large supermarkets (Coles & Woolworth) can also provide some relatively cheap car insurance services through score cards (Flybuys & Everyday Reward).

In North America, if you live and study in a large city center with convenient transportation, such as downtown Toronto or Montreal, then a car may not be necessary because the subway and bus are very convenient. But if students live around the city, or want to go out more often on weekends, take self-driving tours with classmates, and deeply experience the pleasant scenery of North America, then wheels are an extension of human legs, and buying a car will soon be on the agenda.

Normally, there are three ways to buy a car in Canada.

1. Purchase the car in full

2. Finance (installment payment): Purchase through bank loan and monthly payment.

3. Lease (long-term lease): Get a loan from a bank or leasing company. You only pay for the use of the car. You do not own the car. You will return it or buy the car after maturity.

A car is different from a house. It will not appreciate in value, but will only depreciate as it is used until it is completely scrapped. So whether you buy it in full or not, all you have is "use value". Therefore, buying a car through Lease is very popular in North America.

Leases that are common in Canada can range from 24 months to 48 months. For international students, the down payment will be slightly higher than that of locals, but the advantage of leasing is that when the time is up, you can choose to pay off the balance, or continue financing, but more people will choose to return the car directly to the car dealer, and of course you will pay the balance. No need to pay. This is very suitable for international students. Most students will sell their cars when they return to their country after graduation, but the selling price is very average, so leasing is more flexible. Many international students will choose this method to buy a car during their studies.

After studying abroad for several years, the question of whether it is necessary to buy a car mainly depends on the environment and personal circumstances. For example, there is basically no need to buy a car in countries like the UK and Japan where taking buses and subways is more convenient than driving. However, if you are in the United States or Australia, where you have to wait for a long time to take a bus, it is recommended that qualified students buy a car for transportation. If you do not plan to stay there for a long time, it is recommended to buy a second-hand car (local tycoon). Except), so you can sell it when you leave.

Philosophically speaking, all people are created equal. Is this really true? Life is inherently unequal, so naturally there are three, six or nine levels in the study abroad circle. Students who go to study abroad can be divided into three major categories. One category is the rich second generation like Wang Sicong. There is definitely nothing to say about buying a mobility scooter if you need it in life. The second category is children from well-off families. They don’t have to worry about food and clothing without working. They travel once or twice a year. If they need it, they can save some money to buy a car. The third category is those who are poor and rely on working to earn money to support themselves. They need a car for daily life and have to borrow it from friends.

Generally, those who want to use a car cost-effectively are second- and third-category students. When you don’t use the car, you can rent it out to friends, or you can go out and take orders as a driver when you are free on Saturdays and Sundays. .