Tips and Steps to Buy a Used Car


by Amit Kothiyal - Date: 2008-08-22 - Word Count: 483 Share This!

 

As per the modern trends, every now and then a new car is launched with the latest features, attractive looks, intensifying standards and the newest technologies to tempt the customers! From the customers' prospective, overlooking the glamour of a new car is pretty tough but buying a used car will surely save your coins. Nowadays, most of the Used Cars are available in every makes, models, designs and most importantly offered at relatively lower costs! Preferring a used car deal is really a sensible tact but one should not ignore the risks involved with the used cars!

Keeping in mind of the various aspects while buying a used car, we have configured few steps that will lead you to the best deals for the used cars.

Step 1. Research on Prices

Used cars are all about the prices then why not have a thorough research about it! Check out the different prices available at all the possible dealers, websites and classifieds. It is recommended to have a deep research on the prices and comparisons between the models available! Plentiful options for the deal rates and ideas offered by the market are pretty helpful in avoiding any chances of getting overcharged!

Step 2. Check out the Book value

Standard Booking Value of the car must be taken into the consideration. Automotive manuals, websites and other media sources can help you in deciding the best cars prices, based on model, make, year of manufacture and mileage.

Step 3. Vehicle Check up

If you want to have a good value of your investments, then must get an inspection and approval from a third party mechanic or technician! If you already have a good knowledge of the business, then it's a plus point otherwise a professional mechanic's inspection will be pretty helpful in buying and comparing the models available. You must explore options like Car Dealers, and Car Yards as they usually have a statutory warranty and may have a higher standard of quality.

Step 4. Running Cost

With Petrol prices soaring up, it's essential to check the mileage of the car; after all you do not want all your hard earned money to be smoked out of the car's exhaust pipe.

Step 5. Car's History

Inquire if the car had any accident or it came under flood damage or experienced any kind of mishap. Look out for the oxidation and water stains, in order to check that if the car had come in flood contact or not! Also do complete the inspection of every nook and corner of the car.

Step 6. Ask for Proper Paper work

Inquire for all the papers and documents related with the car. Vehicle history report maintained by the insurance company can show you if the vehicle was involved in any accident or was damaged in past.

Steps mentioned above should be accompanied by a well researched analysis partly based on the comments and ideas of the specialists and experts in the auto market industry.


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