Buyer guides

Practical used-car buying advice — from the experience of our sales team.

9/6/2026

Ex-rental cars: myths and truth

Thrashed? Clocked? Worn out? Rumours about former rental cars abound, yet few people look at how a fleet actually lives. We go through the myths one by one — and say honestly what to check.

8/31/2026

Buying a used car in Croatia: documents, tax and registration

Contract or invoice? Who pays tax, and when? A practical guide to the paperwork of buying a used car in Croatia — written for foreign buyers too: OIB, residence and registration explained.

8/24/2026

How to buy a used car from a rent-a-car fleet

A fleet vehicle brings what is hardest to find on the used market: a complete, verifiable history. A guide to the advantages, the limitations and the purchase itself.

8/24/2026

Diesel, petrol or hybrid — how to choose

There is no universal answer — there is an answer for your annual mileage and your routes. An overview of each drivetrain’s strengths, without marketing.

8/24/2026

What to check before buying a used car

Paperwork, bodywork, mechanicals and the test drive — a checklist for checking a used vehicle thoroughly, wherever you buy it.

8/24/2026

What a service history is worth and how to read it

The service history is a vehicle’s curriculum vitae. How to recognise orderly documentation, what the warning signs are, and why a complete history raises a vehicle’s value.

8/27/2026

Automatic or manual gearbox — which to choose

The automatic has shed its luxury label on the used market, yet the manual still has its strengths. A comparison of costs, driving and resale value — without cheerleading.

8/27/2026

How many kilometres are too many for a used vehicle

The odometer figure is the most overrated number in used-car buying. Why usage pattern and maintenance say more than kilometres — and when high mileage is actually an opportunity.

8/27/2026

Warranty when buying a used vehicle — what you actually get

Buying from a company and buying from a private person are two legally different worlds. What liability for defects means, what a warranty covers, and why an invoice is worth more than a handshake.

8/27/2026

When is the best time to buy a used car

The used-car market has a yearly rhythm — and the biggest wave of quality supply comes out of rent-a-car fleets after the season. When the choice is widest, when sellers are readiest to negotiate, and why the calendar is only half the story.