How To Buy A Used Car

How To Buy A Used Car

6.Check the car: Once you have chosen some cars to have a look at, fix an appointment with the seller and have a look at the car. Talk to the owner about if the car had any issues and repairs. Find out if there had been any accidents and parts issues. See the paint work to see if any reworking has been done. Ask the selling price and compare it with your budget and the price that you know as per your research.

7.Test drive The Car: Take the car for a test drive along with a mechanic that you know. Do not drive the car for a short duration. Rather take it for a slightly longer run so that you can understand how the car performs in long journeys. See if the gear shift is smooth and brakes are working fine. Also check the switches and knobs to see if they are functioning well

8.Check Documentation: Make sure you check all the documentation of the vehicle. Ensure you see the identity of the seller to see if the car is really owned by him. Beware of touts who sell stolen cars. You might end up losing the money you pay for the car as well as the car. Also check the car"s history properly. See the service records and ensure the car has been serviced regularly and only approved spares have been used.

9. Keep Choices: Do not make an offer to buy a car immediately. Follow the above process again and find another car. Now compare between the two and then make a fair choice.

10.Bargain: Used cars do not have an MRP! You can make an offer of price that you feel is right for the car. Always start with a price that is lower than your initial budget. Even if the seller asks a higher price, you will have the much needed flexibility. If the offer price is too steep, you still have another car to choose. If the offer price is just over what you proposed then you can sit and bargain. Do not bargain too hard as the seller might end up canceling the deal. If the seller does not agree with the price, give him your phone number and ask him to call if there is a change of mind.

11.Make The deal: Once the price of the car is fixed make the y payment through a cheque or DD. This will ensure transparency in the transaction and you will not have any issues with the sale in the future.

Article Published On: Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 16:58 [IST]
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