Buying a new car is not as difficult as buying used cars as the later one takes more effort than buying a new car as the condition of the car depends as well as the usage details are impoortant to know before buying. Another important thing that needs consideration is fuel efficiency. Here are some tips to help you in purchasing used car in India. Basic factors that needs to be considered Even before shortlisting the car you wish to buy there are some basic factors that needs consideration. First of all decide on the budget and check out only those used cars that fall into your pre-estimated budget. At times the price quoted may be a few thousand higher than what the seller is expecting and this will help you can select accordingly. In case you are looking for EMI options, then use online resources that help you calculate your monthly EMI based on the amount of loan you can afford. The next important thing is that you should be very clear about your requirements. This includes type, the basic needs that you want your four-wheeler to fulfill whether you want a family sedan that fits 4 to 5 easily, a sporty SUV to commute long distances or travel a lot, a small car that fits 4 and gives great mileage and is best for city-driving, and so on. Whatever it may be, it is important to decide whether you want a diesel car or a petrol car. Last but not the least basic factor is the fuel efficiency. Carry out a proper research Before buying and deciding to spend a good amount of your income on a vehicle, carry out a proper research. Get the valuation of the car done from a bank's valuator as well as give yourself sometime to evaluate and examine the car properly. One of the important thing that you should do before buying a car is getting it checked by a automobile mechanic, especially the underside of the car. Get detailed history of the car Before purchasing a used car, get the full details of the car you wish to buy. Some essentail aspects that you need to inquire after finalising on the cars you want to buy is to check car history. The factors that you need to consider include the distance travelled by the car. A petrol car should average a distance of 12,000 km/year, while a diesel car should average about 15,000 km/year. You can relax these figures by 10% based on the condition and maintenance of the car or the price of the car as quoted. However, if a car has travelled more than these indicated distances on a yearly basis, then it is advisable that you not buy the car. If a car has covered more than 50,000 km in 3 years, then do not purchase the car, unless of course it is available at extremely cheap rate. Secondly, consider the age of the car and if it has crossed more than 3 years, do not buy that car as it will create difficulties for you. Thirdly, make sure that the car has single ownership history. If a car has multiple owners, do not consider buying the car as it will be low on mileage. Lastly, check the original papers of the car before buying. Evaluate the condition of the car Make sure that you evaluate the car properly, after you are satisfied with the car history. Check that there is no scratches, dents and nicks on the exteriors. Check if there are any obvious signs of re-painting or rusting, the condition of the tyre as well as check the date of manufacturing on the car tyres. After properly checking the exteriors, check the interiors of the car. Make sure that the engine is in working condition and there is no serious accident marks on the engine. Ckeck the fittings inside the car and compare it with the price. In addition, look for water lines marks on the engine and the radiator, check for presence of moisture on the metal rust under the car seat and check if the air filters are soaked with debris. Test Drive is Extremely Important Once you are satisfied with the other factors, go on a test drive as it will help you to check the efficiency and ignition system. Pay attention to the synchronisation and smoothness of the steering wheel, brake pedals, clutch, and the gear shifts. Check if there is any kind of unwanted noises or vibrations coming from the car engine or other parts while driving the car at different speeds, verify whether you get the promised mileage or not also check for efficiency of acceleration and deceleration. Buy the car only after you are satisfied with the condition of the car and try negotiating the price before finalising the deal.
