| Hear are some
more handy tips that you need to remember when you look for buying used cars: |
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Check the car for physical defects. |
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Check the car preferably during day time.
This will help you find the defects like denting, paint job done on the vehicle etc. |
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Check the flooring, bodyline, dash board, tyre condition, functioning of wipers, lights, hand brakes, bumpers for any defects/rusting/abnormalities. |
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Ask a mechanic or expert to prepare a check list on the finer points like suspension performance, clutch plate setting, wheel balancing. |
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Check the speedometer - make sure that the speedometer is not tampered with. |
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Test drive the
car
This is the best way to put your anxieties to rest by driving the car over different terrains. |
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Check performance of air conditioner, braking system and other accessories. |
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Check the documents of the car you intend to buy. |
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| Check for: |
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Transfer of ownership documents. |
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RTO tax receipt. |
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Registration documents to check if there is no lien on the car. |
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You can get your agent to ascertain the authenticity of these documents. |
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Check the insurance documents. |
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This document is needed at the time of transfer of the vehicle in your name. |