October 17, 2006

When is it better to go for a used car? I suppose it is when you have just learnt to drive. This way you can master your skills and get some confidence before going on the road in a Lamborghini or a Rolls Royce. Here are a couple of features for which used cars are better than new ones:

  • Less money
  • Lower depreciation
  • Financing rates for used cars have fallen down significantly

But of course buying a used car has lots of disadvantages. They are much more expensive to maintain than new ones. Moreover they are more frequent to break down.

But in case you have decided to buy a used car these tips are here to help you make the right chioce:

Think about money. Before buying a car decide how much many you can allow to spend and also remember about insurance and other extra expenses.

Choosing the car. While buying a new car you can be certain what you want and search for a certain colour and model. As for used cars you can’t always be sure the dealers possess what you want so you might have to fe flexible. If you can consider some variety of cars, the process of finding the right one can become much easier.

Negotiate with the seller. You can buy a car from either a dealer or an individual seller. An individual seller is preferrable. You’d better ask for a permission to take the car to the mechanic to scan it thoroughly.

Thoroughly examine the car. Here is advice what to keep in mind while examining the car:

  • The engine should run smoothly without surging and sputtering
  • Examine the chassis. Inspect the bodyline to see whether the car was in an accident
  • Inspect the wheel alignment of the car
  • Examine the condition of the car’s battery
  • Inspect the proper work of heallights and rare lights

Take a test drive. This can help you feel the car and decide if it is right for you.

Be sure the paperwork is in order. Check everything very carefully. Don’t get into ambush with a sloten car. The list of a normal paperwork should be like this:

  • Registration Book (Registration Certificate / RC Book)
  • Taxation Book (Tax Certificate / TC Book)
  • Insurance
  • Invoice
  • PUC Certificate

Negotiate the price. If the car needs some immediate repairs try to lower thr price. In general try to negotiate the price according to the condition of the car.

Ownersheep. When the car is saled, the ownership changes as well. The original owner must inform RTO with info about the new owner of the vehicle.

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