Used Car Buying Tips

Buying a used car isn’t easy. After all, looks can’t tell all. It cannot tell you of the

engine problems and the condition of the brake pads. It cannot tell you about

the number of times it has been to servicing. It cannot tell you about the age of

the car. You need to carry out a proper research before you decide to pay.

If the budget has forced to go for a second hand four-wheeler, here are some

imperative tips for you to ensure you land up with a better used car.

What you should know?

If you know the kind of car that you want to buy and what you need from it,

consider half of the job done. You should ensure that you ask as many questions

as possible to the private seller to confirm the condition of the car. The answers

to the questions should satiate these queries:

The age of the car

The reason for selling

If the car ever met with a crash

How much the car covered (in kilometers)?

Does the car have a complete service history?

Check out if the car functions as well as it should going by the age of the car.

Look for the servicing records and the issues found. The answers will help you to

assess the potential problems of the car and also make you aware of its history.

Do no buy a car that has a persistent problem.

Thumb rule for buying a used car

The golden rule to buy a second hand four-wheeler says that always trust the

newest one with the least number of kilometers travelled. In another way, the

more a car travels, the lesser is its cost. However, do avoid a car that has been

garaged due to a crash or a sudden break down.

Deciding wisely

There is a vehicle inspection report available for every car and that will let you

know most of the details of the used car. You should also make sure that the car

you intent to buy have a roadworthy certificate which is no more than 30 days

old.

If you are purchasing a used car from a licensed dealer, they will definitely oblige

you with a roadworthy certificate. But, if you are buying it from an individual,

make sure you check with the state transport authority for any potential reports

of Stolen, Written off by an insurance company, any withstanding money or any

reports of unpaid fines.

Final Check

Once you have decided to buy a new car, make sure you have a checklist to

satisfy. Checking with the seller's license to match names on the registration

papers, organizing insurance before buying the car and notifying the appropriate

authorities fall under this checklist.

You are going to enjoy the ride only if you have a peace of mind and a healthy

four wheeler beneath your seat. These tips and suggestions will come in aid

when you plan to buy a used car. Enjoy your ride!