Buying Tips
Is the used car good enough for you? How do you decide that? We offer you the following tips to select the best car.
You should drive the car around in order to assess its':
- Gear shift
- Clutch play
- Smoothness
Is the car free of errors? Check the car for:
- Dents and damages
- Condition of the tyre
- Repainting- The car could have been repainted to cover up an accident
- Speedometer reading- Check if the car has a tampered speedometer
Are you satisfied that the car is free of defects? If you are not, why don't you show it to an automobile mechanic who would make a thorough assessment of the car?
After you are completely satisfied, check for the following documents:
- Original insurance- is it valid till date?
- Original registration certificate for number of owners
- Check if the transfer forms are duly signed
Does the car have a record of repairs? Check it out and also go through the maintenance costs. Is the car safe enough for you? Get the maintenance record from the owner or dealer. The local consumer protection officials will help you check out the reputation of the dealer. See the mileage ratings in consumer magazines. And don't miss the chance to negotiate the price.
Why don't you see the copy of the dealer's warranty before purchasing the car? Note that warranties are included in the price of the product. Service contracts are more expensive and are sold separately. So, the car is smooth enough for highways? Is it smooth on hills, too? Test drive to ensure that. Note that a mechanic should thoroughly inspect your car. Also remember that the used car rule does not apply to private sales.
