Guide to buy an Used Car

Here are some useful points to consider while buying an Used Car.

- Decide the model of the car. to buy based on your requirements and also decide the price range based on the availability of money.

Type of Car Engine, Car Life

- If you are taking car to use daily and for a long distances, then go for a car with diesel engine.

- If you wish to use it occasionally on week ends or for smaller distances, then go for Petrol.

- For a diesel engine car don't go for a car older than 5 years. because, diesel engine have maintenance issues after 5 years. And also the kilometers clocked should be considered for this type of car, cars having less KM's clocked can be considered.

- Prefer cars not older than 3 years and kilometers not run above 30,000.

- Beware of kilometers tampering technique. This is done to decrease the kilometers clocked.

Condition of the Car

- You have to ensure that engine should be in good condition. A thumb rule for this is if A/C system is functioning well and it getting cool properly then you can consider that engine is good.

- Cars manufacturing year is known by looking its mirrors. Manufacturing year of that mirror is printed on bottom-right portion of mirror just below the manufacturer's name.

- You should also consider the condition of Tyres and battery. As it would become additional expenditure on top of your budget if u replace them after you purchase. Have proper negotiations before commiting to the deal. Apart from above the exteriors and interiors should be checked.

- Get details of all accessories that would be given with the car.

- Get all the original documents and verify it properly.

- Check for any noise coming from engine. If possible get the car checked by any third party mechanic.

An expert's verification should always be done.

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