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When a person decides to buy a car, the first question he faces is used or new? Before deciding on this a person must take into account several factors such as his budget, needs, long term use or short term etc. A used car is ideal for people who plan to buy one for short term and for people with low budget. A used car will save you a lot of money in terms of initial cost, tax, insurance etc. But at the same time keep in mind that the maintenance cost associated with a used car will be high, especially if its reliability factor is low. A new car on the other hand comes with added costs initial costs like price of vehicle, tax and insurance will all remain high. Here I am adding some important tips to keep in mind while buying used cars.
1. Most car manufacturers provide 3 years/36000 miles warranty (which ever comes earlier). When you buy a used car, try to get one that is still in warranty period. Advantage in this case is that, even if you go wrong with your selection and unfortunately something bad happened, then you can get it corrected with your warranty.
2. Check for accident cases registered with the vehicle you are planning to buy. Online services like CarFax provide entire history associated with a vehicle. Make sure you are buying a car that has never undergone any serious crashes. Minor accidents cases can be neglected.
3. Even though safety test and emission test are legal stuffs, you car still has to go through both. A pass certificate should be obtained from both tests. So make sure that car you buy will satisfy this.
4. Check your car s service records. A good car should be one that is well maintained through periodical service. So make sure the car is well taken care of.
5. Odometer fraud is the next big thing. I hope you are aware of this unethical practice some used car dealers and private parties make. It is the practice of manipulating odometer record to display reduced mileage. Odometer frauds objective is to artificially boost market value. You may ask assistance from an experienced auto mechanic professional to rule out such bad instances occurring to you.
6. Check other physical aspects of your car like tire conditions, battery life, light bulbs and other accessories. Do check all parts that may undergo wear and tear.
7. Finance is another aspect. Do consider quotes from different finance companies before you go on with any. Also keep in mind, any EMI you commit should not exceed 20% your total monthly income.
8. Try buying from a used car dealer instead of a private party. A used car dealer will give you lots of choices and offers. Chances are high that you will get a good bargain from a use car dealer than a private party.
These are some important tips that you should keep in mind before buying used cars.
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