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With its very own light graphics in the front headlights, the dacia jogger should be recognizable even in the dark in the future.

With the jogger, dacia has replaced three vehicles and shown how the combination of SUV, station wagon and van can be cleverly turned into a versatile, spacious and practical car. Since the jogger is also visually attractive and comes with a low price to the start, it should appeal not only families.

New image, new logo, new self-confidence – the transformation of the dacia brand is visible from afar. The latest example is the jogger, a five- or seven-seater family car that the romanian renault subsidiary presented last september at the IAA mobility in munich as the successor to the logan MCV, lodgy and dokker. no wonder, the jogger is attractively packaged in a robust outdoor look, offers a lot of space and is positioned extremely family-friendly. its price should be unbeatable, starting at only 13.990 euro. Even with the best equipment it remains under 18.000 euro. Delivery starts in march.

The symbiosis of SUV, station wagon and van is particularly evident at the rear of the dacia jogger.

Actually, the jogger wants to be a three-in-one car, with design elements of a suv, the length of a station wagon and the spaciousness of a van. Marketing people like to talk about the crossover. The customer couldn’t care less. For him, other things count: functionality, space, versatility and the most economical engine possible. Because the engineers succeeded in making the jogger very light – it weighs only 1251 kilograms, which is around 200 kilograms lighter than similar vehicles – there is no need for a large and powerful engine.

Small economical engine

Under the hood is a small and newly designed one-liter three-cylinder turbo gasoline engine with an output of 110 hp. It proves to be a lively companion, is good on the gas and keeps its tone even at higher revs. dacia claims a consumption of 5.7 liters, after the test drive, a mix of city, country roads and highway (limit 130 km/h) the display showed an average of 6.7 liters.

The cockpit of the dacia jogger appears tidy and friendly. But the important thing is, it doesn’t come cheap.

The six manual gears for propulsion can be changed easily and precisely. More comfortable would be of course an automatic transmission, but this is not to be found in the price list, at least not yet. It won’t be until 2023 when dacia will offer its first hybrid drive – taken from the renault clio – in the jogger as well.

As an alternative, dacia also offers its 4.55-meter crossover station wagon with an autogas engine. Here there is an additional 40-liter tank in the spare wheel well. The system is bivalent. If the liquid gas runs out, the system automatically switches to gasoline. The output of the three-cylinder engine drops to 101 hp in gas mode, and maximum torque from 200 to 170 newton meters. So a few sacrifices have to be made here in terms of agility. The reward is lower mileage costs, because autogas costs only about 90 cents per liter. But since there’s less energy in it, consumption rises proportionally. Dacia specifies a fuel consumption of 7.7 liters; in everyday use it will be a good 8.0 liters.

The trump card is the space concept

The trunk of the dacia jogger can hold up to 1817 liters.

The jogger clearly plays its trump card in the space concept. Even in the third row of seats, adults can still be accommodated in a halay acceptable manner. If you order the jogger as a five-seater, you can fit between 607 and 1819 liters in the Romanian space miracle. Some premium luxury-class station wagons can’t compete with this. As a seven-seater (surcharge: 800 euros), it has a capacity of 160 to 1807 liters. However, the latter value only applies if the two single seats in the third row have been completely removed beforehand.

It’s easy to do, though, because it weighs less than ten kilograms. If that’s not enough luggage volume, you should choose the modular roof rails as an option. It can be converted into a carrier for a box in just a few easy steps. A trailer coupling is also available for the jogger. Their advantages should appreciate especially hobby bikers and camping enthusiasts.

Not a cheap car

The seats in the third row of the dacia jogger can be removed in no time at all if necessary.

Despite the price-sensitive classification in the segment, behind the steering wheel of the jogger you don’t feel like you’re in a cheap car, even if hard plastic dominates here and there. The cockpit appears tidy, user-friendly and well finished. dacia dispenses with unnecessary bells and whistles. ventilation and air-conditioning are controlled by large rotary knobs, the steering wheel is adjustable in height and depth, so that in almost all cases a good sitting position can be found.

since the jogger does not have to use renault’s depreciated platforms, as used to be the case with dacia, but now gets the latest technology on an equal footing, this naturally has a positive effect on connectivity, comfort and assistance systems. For example, you can connect your smartphone to the media system and have a number of electronic helpers on board. Depending on the equipment variant, these include keyless entry, a rear view camera, parking assistance, cruise control and blind spot warning system. However, an automatic distance pilot for freeway traffic is not available. Customer surveys have shown that this is not desired, says dacia.

A lot can go wrong during a test drive. What is the legal situation? © rh – attorney search service

For sellers and buyers of a car, a private test drive raises a number of legal questions: who is liable in the event of an accident?? How to protect against theft and hidden defects?

Again and again, accidents occur during test drives with vehicles for sale. This is not surprising: after all, the prospective buyer is driving a car whose dimensions and controls he is not yet used to and whose braking and acceleration behavior he does not yet know. On top of that, the test driver is often more focused on the vehicle than on the traffic. If, despite all precautions, an accident does occur, who pays for the damage?? And what if the prospective buyer drives off alone – and does not come back with the car? What should buyers look for to learn as much as possible about the vehicle??

Accident during the test drive: what does the insurance pay?

In the case of a private car sale, a test drive on public roads may only be carried out if the vehicle is still regularly registered. It must therefore be registered and necessarily have liability insurance. Driving without insurance is a criminal offense. The liability insurance covers the third-party damage, for example if the test driver hits another car. It does not bear the damage to the own vehicle.

The accident damage to the test vehicle is paid at most by fully comprehensive insurance. If the seller has taken out such a policy, its insurance conditions are decisive. Some insurance policies exclude coverage for all drivers except the vehicle owner, or for all drivers under 25 years of age. There is also often a deductible. In the case of fully comprehensive insurance, the premium increases after an accident. Deductibles and premium increases are also part of the damage to be borne by the person who caused the accident.

Gross negligence is, for example, driving under the influence of alcohol or a red light violation, but also driving without glasses required by the driver’s license. In such cases, fully comprehensive insurance will only pay to a very limited extent. This also applies if it turns out that the test driver does not have a driver’s license or a driving license. Did not have a driving license.

What the insurance does not pay, the test driver must pay, if he has caused the accident.

What applies when buying from a dealer?

If the seller is a dealer, he usually mounts red dealer plates on the car for the test drive. The dealer may use these for various vehicles, even if they are not registered. Liability insurance is also obligatory for the dealer.

it is often written that dealers usually have fully comprehensive insurance for test drives. Many customers rely on this. the reality is different: fully comprehensive insurance may be common at dealerships or larger car dealerships, but not at the many small "flag" dealers with small used car lots. Dealers are not required by law to carry comprehensive insurance.

The courts generally assume that there is a "tacit release from liability" on the part of the test-driving customer during a test drive at the dealership. This means that both parties tacitly agree that the customer is not liable in the event of an accident. But: dealers can waive this exemption from liability by pointing out to the customer that the car is not covered by comprehensive insurance. Then the customer must pay for the damage after an accident.

What do the courts say about the dealer’s duty of disclosure??

According to a ruling by the koblenz Higher Regional Court, customers of a car dealer can rely on the fact that the test vehicle has fully comprehensive insurance. This basic idea originates from the German Federal Supreme Court, which ruled in this way as early as the 1970s. There are no recent BGH rulings on this subject.

According to the Higher Regional Court of Koblenz, this means that if the car does not have fully comprehensive insurance, the dealer must inform the customer of this before the test drive. If the customer then drives anyway, he is liable for accidental damage himself. If the dealer has not informed the customer about the lack of fully comprehensive insurance, the dealer is liable (OLG koblenz, judgment of 13.1.2003, az. 12 U 1360/01).

Conclusion insurance

Prospective buyers should find out from private and commercial sellers what insurance cover is available before the test drive. Negotiations can also be broken off if there is any uncertainty. Incidentally, several insurance companies now offer test drive insurance for less than 10 euros, which is valid for one day and can be taken out at short notice by prospective buyers. This is another way to insure yourself.

What are test drive agreements?

Both private and commercial sellers and buyers can reach a written agreement on liability during a test drive. Forms for this are available online. In most cases, it is agreed which person may drive the vehicle (with driver’s license data), how long the test drive may last, what condition the car was in before the test drive (previous damage) and, last but not least, of course, who is liable for what and how it is insured. A deposit can also be agreed. This is common practice with car dealers nowadays, especially for higher-value vehicles.
However, in practice it is highly questionable whether the seller will agree to an agreement that excludes the prospective buyer’s liability in the event of an accident. By the way: there is no exclusion of liability for damage caused by intent or gross negligence.

Car theft during the test drive

For the seller, an important precaution is to ask the prospective buyer to present his or her identity card before the test drive. He can also ask for the ID card or something else as a deposit or simply ride along with the test drive. The reason: it is not uncommon for alleged test drivers to disappear with the vehicle.
Although partial coverage insurance covers theft. Partial cover is included in comprehensive insurance. But: nevertheless, insurance coverage can be voided for two reasons:

First of all, legally this is not theft, but embezzlement. The perpetrator did not steal the vehicle from the owner against his will, but the owner entrusted it to him voluntarily for the test drive. However, misappropriation is not covered by most partially comprehensive insurance policies. It depends on the contract.

Secondly, the insurance cover can also lapse or be considerably reduced if the seller has made it too easy for the perpetrator. For example, the coburg regional court did not grant insurance coverage to a man whose motorcycle had been misappropriated during a test drive (az. 13 O 717/08). The man had entrusted the bike to the interested party without ascertaining his personal details. As a deposit, he had accepted a backpack that was supposed to contain identification papers, but was actually empty.

What should be considered when making a deposit?

The deposit left behind should of course not be in a closed backpack. It should correspond to the value of the offered vehicle. Above all, it should not be stolen. It is a popular scam of tricksters to offer a stolen vehicle as collateral. According to press reports, this is what happened in kassel in 2014: the test driver left a stolen motorcycle as collateral, went on a test drive in a VW passat and never returned. Here the seller could have first asked for the vehicle registration document of the bike.

What to check during the test drive?

You should look out for visible safety defects even before you start your journey. For example, worn tires or defective lighting can lead not only to a fine for the driver, but also to an accident. warning lights with symbols for engine or brake system should not be ignored.

For many types of cars, you can obtain information on the internet beforehand: you can often find reports on critical points of the vehicle in question, for example on typical defects, wear parts or rust spots, under the search terms "test report", "buyer’s guide" or "checklist".

During the test drive, it is advisable to make a stop for a close inspection of the vehicle, including the underbody. A flashlight is helpful. Check the exhaust, chassis and underbody for rust and look for oil dripping from the engine and transmission. You should also operate all doors and check all electrical and electronic functions and switches – for example, air conditioning, seat adjustment, electric outside mirrors and sunroof. A look into the engine compartment is also essential. Here should be a note from the workshop with the date of the last oil change. Are the levels of the fluids (coolant, brake fluid, hydraulic oil) as far as visible in the "green area"?? If there is any leakage of oil or any other liquid?

When driving, you can also check if the steering is spongy, the gearshift works cleanly and the brakes work well. When braking fully, you should always pay attention to the traffic behind the vehicle! Unusual noises can be an indication of damage. Drive slowly over smaller roads, then you will hear them better. It is also helpful to have the used car checked by the ADAC or a garage.

No test drive without valid license plates!

under no circumstances should you test drive a car without a license plate and registration or with a license plate that has been quickly attached to it from another car. Then there is no insurance coverage. Driving without insurance is a criminal offense. According to § 6 of the compulsory insurance law, you risk a fine or up to one year’s imprisonment. Misuse of license plates is also a punishable offense. According to § 22 of the road traffic act, a fine or imprisonment of up to one year is also threatened here.

When it comes to a new watch, budget and looks have to be right. But buying the right one – that can be difficult. quartz watch or mechanical movement? New or used? Watch professional frank miquel explains what really matters. see current quartz and automatic watches in our photo show .

Fine quartz and automatic watches

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Quartz or automatic watch?

"If you are looking for an inexpensive, uncomplicated watch, a quartz watch is often the best choice," says miquel. "But for anyone who wants to wear mechanical precision on their arm, without a battery and running for decades only through the movement of their hand and body, an automatic watch is the right choice."that’s where the differences start: "a quartz movement requires far fewer components than a mechanical movement. Therefore, the models can also be manufactured in unusual designs. Due to their design, automatic watches cannot be made particularly flat."

Automatic watches are completely reliable in normal everyday office use, but not as robust as quartz watches. "Violent impact-stopping movements, such as when working with a hammer or spade, playing golf or tennis, can trigger defects in the watch rotor or the ‘unruh’ oscillating system," says the collector and dealer. "You can easily repair such damage, but it takes a few days."quartz watches with a good movement do not get out of sync in this way. "For those who do manual work or daily sports, I recommend a quartz watch."

the main reason to wear an automatic: pure mechanics instead of batteries. Precision instead of plastic. the cheapest models start at about 200 euro. Important: not all watches in this price range can be wound by hand – and that is important. to get them just by moving them on the arm through rest periods like at night is very difficult. you should have 36 to 42 hours of running time, so that you don’t have to reset the watch all the time.

It depends on the right movement inside

According to miquel, if you want a piece of precision craftsmanship, you have to spend a little more money: "with a watch of about 500 euros, you’re wearing quality on your arm. However, the upper limits are open." important is a swiss movement, which the buyer should ask for in the store: "if it is from the manufacturers ETA or selitta, you are not wrong at all. Even their cheap movements run and run, they can be repaired even after years of service. However, i recommend maintenance every five years to maintain precision."

But even with quartz watches, it can be worth asking about the clock: "if the movement comes from the swiss manufacturer ronda, for example, that’s a good sign." the cliche that a cheap quartz watch can only be thrown away if it is damaged is not true: "you can often have a new movement installed by a specialist for little money. sometimes you can pay 50 or 60 euro for it." movements from ronda can also be repaired without problems.

The glass has to be hard – really hard

There are also significant differences in the quality of the glass: "the most expensive and best glass is sapphire crystal. It’s extremely hard, and it takes a lot of pressure to scratch it," says miquel, who knows from experience. A 30-euro watch, on the other hand, usually comes with a cover made of hardened mineral glass and is much more sensitive. Plastic lenses are currently the lowest category and the most sensitive in everyday use. But in the meantime, some watches are even equipped with sapphire crystal for less than 100 euros.

Which functions are important?

Date display, stopwatch, perpetual calendar, time zone display or moon phases are part of the repertoire of many manufacturers. "Mostly such watches are bought because of the optics. Only very few wearers know how to use them," reveals the expert.

Often the watch categories chronograph and chronometer are confused: the chronograph is a watch with additional stop function. The stopped time is displayed on a maximum of three integrated dials in seconds, minutes and hours since the start of the watch. But in frank miquel’s experience, such functions are more susceptible to failure than watches without extras: "every additional function requires gears, springs, axles and discs. This increases the risk that a part fails its service."

The chronometer on the other hand has nothing to do with it. It refers to a particularly precise running clock, as they once needed ships and aircraft for navigation. Watches manufactured in switzerland may only bear the designation after acceptance of an official quality test. They are from about 1.500 to 2.000 euro.

How water resistant is the watch?

People wear watches – whether they are cleaning, watering the garden, riding their bikes in the rain or going swimming. But statements like "water resistant 30 meters" are "completely misleading, warns frank miquel. This is due to today’s testing procedures far away from everyday life. "If the watch says ‘water resistant 30m’, the watch is protected against sweat and splash water. Nothing more." at "50m" or "5 ATM" are you allowed to water the garden or wash the car?. Only at "100m" you can go swimming – but not jumping or diving. This is only the case with high-priced watches in the "200m" category," warns frank miquel possible.

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Buying watches used

If you fall in love with a watch but don’t have the budget, you can always buy a used watch from a good dealer. But when it comes to making a choice, it’s first a question of seriousness and then of price, emphasizes miquel. "A good dealer has very good advice, a business address in germany with a landline telephone number, a store with fixed opening hours and a contact person for questions after the purchase." to find the right piece, precision in many details is important – not just price and appearance.

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