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What To Look For When Buying A Used Car

If you are thinking about purchasing a used car, you know how confusing it can be. There are so many things to consider that it can be a daunting experience. This is even truer if you are considering buying a car for the first time. There are many things to look for. Read here to check out these things.

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What To Look For When Buying A Used Car

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  1. WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A USED CAR W W W . A D S C T . C O M . A U

  2. THE ENGINE Start with the obvious. Checking the car's engine is first and foremost. Take a mechanic along when you look at the available options. The number on the odometer, by itself, might not indicate the extend of wear and tear to an engine.

  3. TEST DRIVE If you're an experienced driver, this will help detect any obvious problems. Pay attention to suspension, ease of driving, noises from the engine, apart from the obvious such as steering, brakes and gears. A test drive will help in making sure that a car meets your requirements. Again, it's advisable to let your mechanic tag along on the test drive as it never hurts to get a second opinion.

  4. MAINTENANCE With a bit of luck, you can find a car that has been well maintained. Even if you have to spend a little effort and time, hunt around for a vehicle that has been treated well. It is a safer bet to go for a car from a manufacturer with established service networks and dealers. In the long run, it will be easier, and cheaper, to get the car serviced and buy spare parts.

  5. SERVICE HISTORY Do go through the car's service log. This will tell you whether the car has been serviced at regular intervals and, more importantly, if it has been involved in accidents or has had a major mechanical fault. A thorough service log indicates how well the car has been maintained.

  6. DOCUMENTATION After you have done your research, it's time to check the documents. These include the original registration papers (RC book), a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, insurance papers and tax tokens. You should not buy a car unless all of the above can be provided by the previous owner.

  7. NEGOTIATING THE DEAL Once you've established that everything is to your satisfaction, negotiate a deal. Be confident of the price of the car when bargaining with the dealership. Negotiate hard for a discount in the used car market. Of course, do have an idea about a fair price that you are willing to pay.

  8. BUYER'S CHECKLIST Identify the models with the best resale history Get the engine checked by your mechanic Test drive the car, do not buy unless you've driven it Scrutinise the car's service log Ensure that the car has all original documentation Buy from authorised dealer

  9. THIS IS A LONG-TERM BUY, SO CHOOSE CAREFULLY AND COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION ONLY AFTER YOU ARE COMPLETELY SATISFIED.

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