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How to buy a used ( Second hand ) car ?

This question "How to buy a used ( Second hand ) car ?" is very confusing . Many people ask someone how to buy a used car ( Second hand car). What are the tips to buy a used car ? What are the major checkup you should do at the time of buying a used car?

These question are quite confusing .

 So in this blog se i will tell about these questions.

First we should know that what are the advantage and disadvantages of used car or second hand car?

Advantage

* Proper value of money - If you know how to buy a used car then, used car provides more value of your money.In just a year a car loses almost 10% of its original value. This is probably the biggest pro of having a used vehicle, you get it for a lesser price. 

Example - The one year old maruti ciaz is easily available in Second hand market in 900000 rupees and the new one cost for 10-11 lakh rupees.

* Not lose more money at the of sale - Generally, if you sell a used car it will not lose you more .

Example- If you sell the above ciaz after using four year, it can easily sell in 5-6 lakh rupees.

This will not provide more loss to you at the time of selling.

Disadvantages

* Must have some repair work - It is very true that a used car must needs some repair work. Sometimes this repairs work can spend your much more money.

* Lack of choice - Second hand car does not match with you choices like colour , top model etc.

* Over used car - sometimes, there is chance that you got a much more driven car as compared to speedometer.

How to inspect a used car?

ENGINE - It is the most important part of car . Make sure that the engine is producing any other and extraordinary sounds. Also check that the exhaust is not throwing more smoke. 

Always hire a mechanic while buying a used car.
Follow these steps :

1. Open bonnet / hood
2. Check how clean it is, dirty is good too clean means the owner is trying to hide something
3. Check for oil leaks
4. Remove the oil filler cap, "mayonnaise" stuck to the underside is a sign of a failing head gasket
5. Check the oil dipstick, level should be good, oil shouldn't be brand new, black is fine, smell it (fuel smell is bad), rub it in your fingers is should be super slick more like "lube" than vegetable oil
6. Check the coolant, it should be bright green or bright pink, if it's rust coloured that's a sign of neglect
7. Go round the back and ask the owner to start the car, watch the exhaust, a puff of smoke is fine but too much blue smoke is a sign the piston rings are on their way out.
8. Listen to the engine on idle, it should idle evenly, with no rattling
9. Allow the engine to idle for as long as you can (good time to chat to the owner) 15-20 mins is fine. Check the temp gauge, should be bang in the middle not a smidge over.
10. Go for a drive and full revs the throttle.

PAINT - see the paint condition of car. IF the car is repainted then ask owner to low the price.

*Colour Test

This is the most obvious sign of after market paintwork on a used car. Take a complete walk around the vehicle and see if any of the panels appear to be a different colour than others. If, for example, a door had been repainted, it is not uncommon for that door to be a slightly different colour than its adjoining panels.

The aftermarket paint process is different than that of the factory and oftentimes, that newly painted panel will fade slightly. The mix that the body shop made up from the paint code on the car can sometimes be slightly off when applied to the car. Be careful with plastic bumpers though, because the factory paint on a plastic bumper can appear slightly off from the same factory paint on a metal fender.

*Finger Test

After doing a quick visual inspection, the next thing I do is to walk closely around the car and run my finger along the edges of doors, windows and also the back edge of the hood . These edges should be smooth if painted at the factory.

Often with after market paint, the person applying the paint will concentrate on the panel finish and the lip of the panel will be left slightly rough or bumpy. This never happens at the factory because the paint is applied before anything else, so it goes on smooth and even. A rough edge normally indicates a panel that has been painted and you should examine it further.

Drive and car running condition- There is no tips for these points . This will depend on your experience. I suggest you to hire a mechanic.

Registration documents

Is the seller the real owner of the car? Is this the first or the second time it is being resold? The Owner Serial Number in the RC book or smart card indicates the number of times the car has been sold till date. Has the owner paid all dues, including road tax? Ensure the seller provides you with other papers that need to be verified, including the original invoice, NOC from the car loan provider, and road tax receipt.


Written contract

Don't finalise your car's sale on the basis of an oral agreement. Have a written contract detailing the condition of the car, the sale price, and the effective date of transfer of ownership to the buyer, along with registration and insurance details.

Irrespective of possession, legal ownership is determined by the car's registration papers. Make sure all formalities are completed at the earliest once the sale has been concluded. This can help in future disputes.

 Car maintenance records

Having detailed records of repairs and maintenance performed on the car can help you negotiate a better price. Not only will you come across as a very responsible owner, the records will prove that your car was indeed maintained properly at all times.

Some tips:

* Ensure that you carry out a thorough check when you go to take the delivery of your vehicle as well. This is important because a dealer might replace some of the components from your seeing of the vehicle to the delivery of the vehicle- for example- he might replace new tyres with old tyres.

* Never pay full amount in cash. If there is need to pay full amount then pay via cheque , net banking etc. This will help you in a future disputes 

*Try to buy a car from individuals or owner. Avoid dealers.

* Check the car in morning time because at this time the car engine is not hot . This will help you in knowing any engine repair works.

* Never buy a accidental car.