A DRIVER has gotten lucky after taking a chance on a used car thanks to a miracle $4 part that brought it back to life.
The TikTok user shared his good fortune in a recent video showing off his secondhand Volkswagen.
The driver, Abdullah, shared his find in a video on TikTok[/caption]
The used Volkswagen only needed a new key fob battery to start up again (stock image)[/caption]
Abdallah (@.a.b.a.z on TikTok) posted a video about his find to his 11,400 followers on the platform.
The video panned around in a new-looking Volkswagen, showing the lights flashing on the car’s dashboard behind a red steering wheel.
“POV: You bought this car off an old lady for $1000 because she said the car doesn’t start but the key just needed a battery,” he wrote.
VW key replacement batteries cost as low as $4 on retailers like eBay and Amazon.
The dashboard showed Abdallah got the car with only 615 miles on it – meaning the vehicle is practically new.
The video has over 10 million views as TikTok users congratulated the driver on his new purchase – and someone couldn’t believe the amount of miles.
“615 miles? you got a brand new car for $1000??” one user asked.
“ONLY 615 miles?!?!?! You hit the jackpot,” another noted.
“the fact you can now sell that for like 35k with 600 miles,” a third wrote.
Meanwhile, other TikTok users said they’d feel guilty about taking a working car from an elderly woman.
“I would give it back, couldn’t live with the guilt,” one wrote.
“im crying i feel bad for the old lady. i’d take it back,” another advised.
“I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night knowing this,” a third weighed in, while another added, “honestly the guilt would ravage my soul.”
Others demanded the buyer take the car back to the original owner.
Tips on buying a used car
When looking to buy a used car, U.S. News & World Report experts have a few tips before walking onto the sales lot.
- Set a realistic budget. Some cars are more expensive to insure and register than others depending on engine type, body style, weight, and the amount of doors. Before being swindled by a crafty salesman, it’s important to know what you can and can’t afford.
- Researching what car would fit best into your lifestyle can save a lot of time. Would a sedan work better for your garage or narrow street? Would a truck meet hauling or towing needs? Knowing what suits your needs can narrow down your options.
- Look into certified pre-owned cars. Certified pre-owned cars are backed by the manufacturer and come with comprehensive warranties at affordable prices. Some manufacturers have better deals on CPO cars, so research diligently.
- Not all financing options are created equal. Depending on where you look to finance, if that’s on the table, be very careful about who you finance with. Your best option would be to get preapproved by your bank before going in to give you an idea of what rates are affordable, and to give a dealership incentive to meet or beat those rates.
- Consider a used car inspection. Depending on where you’re buying a vehicle from, you can opt to pay roughly $200 for a used car inspection to have key components examined by an expert.
- Consider a vehicle history report. When things get close to signing, buying a vehicle history report based on the VIN can help clarify the previous owners, maintenance records (if it was taken to a dealership), title status, and more.
Source: U.S. News and World Report
“Give it back to her,” one demanded.
“Unless she was mean I would for sure let her know and see if she wanted it back – I just think of my sweet Grammy and I would have done anything for her,” another user weighed in.
Another wrote, “Give the car back to her.”
‘NEVER AGAIN’
His other Tiktoks show that Abdullah got the used car off Facebook Marketplace – but he hasn’t always been lucky on the platform.
He recently posted another video from another used car that refused to start and wrote, “POV: You chose Facebook marketplace instead of a car dealership.”
“Never again,” he captioned the clip, bringing TikTok users to sympathize with him in the comments.
The U.S. Sun has reached out to Abdullah for comment.
