There are a number of ways you can buy a used car in the best way. They are:

Knowing your requirement for car and its price

Before buying a car, it is necessary to know the model type you want to purchase and the price range they come under. This helps in actually forming a budget which will help you in making the best choice.

Proper scrutiny of the car

Once you have decided a model best suited for you. You should check out the parts and equipment of the car that you’re planning to buy. Checking its safety aspects and proper functioning will help you make a good investment.

Checking the documents that comes with car

It is very important to know if the car you’re purchasing is certified or not. You must check if the car has registration papers, insurance papers, PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate, no objection certificate (to show that your car has properly cleared all the past due of loans and liabilities). Not just this, checking if the road tax is cleared or not, helps to get a space for negotiation.

Checking & Comparing payment options

Once you have checked the above factors, you must look for the best payment option with appropriate rate of interest. There are banks which provide good rates of interest. Choosing from them the one option that is easy on your pocket will help in convenient purchase. In addition to this, there are a number of sites which are dedicated to comparing the best interest rate, you can always double check on them.

The process of transformation of ownership

Firstly, the original Registration Certificate must be submitted to the RTO. If the car was purchased with a loan, then a form no. 35 along with NOC is to be submitted to RTO to confirm that the seller (here the person who first bought it) has no authority over the car. Sales transfer form nos. 29 and 30 is to be signed by both parties and a photocopy must be maintained. Imprint the vehicle chassis number. It is also important to have notarised insurance papers along with addresses of both buyer and seller and notarised PAN CARD or form 60.

The best age to buy a used car is around 5 years since it reduces depreciation and loses almost 60% of its value in the market.

It could be difficult to trust a used car, so you can always check for some factors which are as follows: The History of the car The mileage it provides Checking the same with a test drive Checking with the previous owner about its features and use history. Double check it with an experienced mechanic Checking the car title and other important documents such as original registration document, insurance papers, Puc.

It could be worth buying if you’re still learning to drive and don’t want to risk getting the car damaged. Otherwise, it won’t be worth much since the life tax for petrol car and diesel car is 30 years and 15 years respectively. After the car is scrapped. Not forgetting the maintenance cost of the old model which will be far more expensive than a new model.

There are a number to be checked before buying a used car: How old is it? Availability of the necessary papers Condition and functioning of the car Transfer of insurance of the car Checking Written contract is provided or not

The cars usually last for a period of 8-12 years if it’s a standard car and if its electric car, the life span ranges from 8-15 years.

You can always take a walk around the vehicle and give it a brief but detailed examination before test-driving. It’s good practice to have an idea of a particular make and model’s value before negotiating.

You should think around certain important points as Range / Budget category, Vehicle use specially distance travelled, Various models from similar category, Use of car, Brand preference, Style preference.

Purchasing a pre-owned auto is a great way of upgrading the vehicle you presently drive to one of a advanced class at apre-defined lower budget. New vehicle suffer a significantly high rate of deprecation in the first many times, irrespective of operation. This chance reduces latterly, which justifies the decision to choose a habituated auto. It also explains why a low- runpre-owned auto is significantly cheaper than the" new" interpretation of the same auto.

Following parameters should be checked critically: Engine block, cylinder heads, all internal lubricated parts, valve covers, oil sending unit, oil pan, oil pump, camshaft, drive belts, intake manifold, flywheel, motor mounts, seals and gaskets, turbocharger assembly and fuel injection system.

The answer depends on what is their requirements: For a Midsize Car for Family, Honda Accord is the best choice. For Large Cars for Families, Toyota Avalon is considered the best choice. If we are talking about Electric cars, the Toyota Avalon Hybrid is considered the best.

No, both are equally important.

These are some of the signs of a bad engine: There is smoke coming out either of blue, white or black color The engine makes unusual sound The engine light starts popping up The fuel consumption is more than usual Inefficient running of engine Oil/Fuel spillage It is necessary to note the same and get the engine repaired.

A car is good to buy when it is in good condition, has all valid papers and records, chassis no and title with good mileage.

Renault Kwid, Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, Tata Tigor, Datsun redi Go are some of the best cars on a low budget.

Some of the bad driving habits such as increasing RPM of the engine as soon as car starts, riding the clutch, sudden breaks, speeding up constantly, keeping low levels of oil in engine, bringing sudden stop to turbo engine and not going for necessary maintenances.

Insurance value is directly commensurable to the age of the auto, that means a newer one will have a advanced insurance decoration than compared to an aged one. When a auto is new it's of advanced value, hence advanced the insurance but once it starts geriatric its value starts to come down, due to a myriad of factors, which is why the insurance decoration also comes down. For more details you can visit our Car insurance section

The eligibility for a used car loan includes: Salaried individuals Self-employed individuals Partnership firms HUFs and trusts For more details you can visit our Car loan section

Documents required for Used Car loan are as follows: Photo identity card Address proof Proof of income documents Latest bank account statements Photographs

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