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 TIPS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING A USED CAR

Buying a used car could save you a fortune over the equivalent brand new model but there are risk involved.

A great amount of care needs to be taken to ensure that you make the right purchase. 

You can buy a used car or a pre-owned car from an individual seller,a broker or a company, there are a lot of options but thus make sure to consider the below mentioned points as a checklist for buying a second-hand car.

1. CHECK THE CARS CONDITION

Once you have made up your mind on purchasing the car,it is important to get into minor details to arrive at the purchase decision. If you have good knowledge about the technical aspect of a car,you can examine the vehicle yourself or else seek help from a trusted mechanic because thing's might seem normal from the outside,however a skilled mechanic will be able to point out if there was a cover up regarding the exterior and if the engine along with other parts is worth the price.

PARTS TO CHECK

a). THE INTERIOR-


The interior comprising of he front and back seat must be checked for any trear or stain. If the vehicle has electronic items such as a music system, monitor etc then try using it to ascertain it's functionality.

b). THE EXTERIOR- 

Watch the vehicle from all angles. watch out for rusting and paint damage.

c). FRAMING-

Inspecting the cars framing can also tell a lot about the vehicle. Check if the car is placed evenly and confirm that there's nothing wrong with the under carriage.

d). TYRES-

Check if the tyres are in good shape. 

e). ENGINE-


It is suggested to inspect the engine thoroughly. Check for leaks corrosion and cracked tubes. Also look at the oil and transmission fluid using a dipstick.

f). MILEAGE- 

If the car is not too old but has major mileage issues then it can also be a. result of a deeper problem. Discuss this with the seller in details as it is difficult to inspect in one go.

g). TEST DRIVE



Test driving the car will give you a lot of insight related to it's performance. Make it a point to drive the car on highway,in narrow streets,take U- turns, give special attention to the brakes etc.  Driving the car for a considerable amount of time will tell you about it's acceleration and suspension along with it's ability to manoeuver.

2. CHECK REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

Verify the authenticity of the vehicles registration certificate. It will have the owners name and the car details, engine number etc.

The certificate should be original. If it is a duplicate one, it will be marked as DRC, speak to the seller about the DRC status and check in which country it was registered. If you want to move to another state, the car needs to be registered with that states Regional Transport Office (RTO). Your name should appear on the vehicles registration certificate after the purchase. 

Original purchase invoice, insurance,road tax receipt and pollution certificate are other documents that are needed to be checked whole buying a used car  


3). CAR INSURANCE:


When buying a second-hand car, the old car insurance needs to be transferred to the new owner’s name. If the seller doesn’t do it proactively, it is the buyer’s responsibility to get it transferred. There might be legal issues if the car insurance is not transferred in the new owner’s name and the vehicle is involved in an accident or other such unfortunate events.

 4) TRANSFER OF NO CLAIM BONUS:

This point is related to car insurance. NCB is a bonus. It is a reward for not filing a claim during the policy period. Therefore, it is known as a No Claim Bonus (NCB). This bonus can fetch you a discount while renewing your car’s Comprehensive insurance policy. Such a bonus is associated with the car’s owner and not the car. Transfer of No Claim Bonus can take place from the owner’s old car to the same owner’s new car but not from a seller to a buyer. Therefore, it can be taken into consideration when the owner sells the previously-owned car and shifts to a new car.

5). MAINTENANCE RECORDS

Some car owners meticulously maintain the servicing records. They have the receipts filed and dates noted. On the other hand, some owners do not give too much thought towards maintaining records. They keep a mental note of the number of visits to the service centre in a year and the type of service performed.

Have a detailed conversation with the seller regarding the car’s maintenance history. If you get the well-maintained records, you can follow the same based on your usage. If you get a verbal history, you can analyse the extent to which the car needs servicing.


Comments

Yabatech automobile updates said…
I must say this is very helpful bcos as a lady trying to get a used car I only consider outer part and nothing more not even the tyre
June 30, 2023 at 1:27 AM
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