What should I do if the seller does not let me check the car?

Do not buy the car at any cost. If a seller does not allow inspection, they are likely hiding a major fault in the vehicle.

How to buy a Second Hand Car in India

Q: Does a second-hand car have a warranty?

No, a second-hand car does not come with a warranty. However, you can opt for personal car insurance through third-party apps by paying a monthly premium.

Q: What are the signs of misconduct when buying a second-hand car?

If the seller does not allow you to inspect the car or tries to give misleading answers to your questions, it is best to either get the vehicle checked by a mechanic or avoid buying it altogether.

Q: Are second-hand cars negotiable?

Yes, second-hand cars are usually negotiable, with a small margin for discount, especially when paying in cash.

Q: Will you handle RC transfer if I buy a vehicle?

Yes, we handle all documentation procedures, including RC transfer, when you buy a vehicle from us.

How to buy a Second-hand car in India– A Complete Guide.

When you compare a new car and a second hand car, you are clearly visible to the tangible differences of each model and what condition they were kept in, but when you are going to buy a second hand car, the story is different. Here, if you make a mistake, you might have to either experience a wrong seller or a bad car, which would be regretful both ways. So here’s all that you need to know before buying a second-hand car in India.

Let us learn the full process in the easiest way possible. Before learning how to buy a second-hand car in India, make sure you remember these points:

Find a Genuine Seller
Set a Perfect Budget
Select a Car & Research
Visit & Check Thoroughly
Check the engine
Inspect the Meters inside the Car
Take a test drive
Don’t hesitate to ask queries
Get the car checked by an experienced mechanic
Ask about all methods of payment & documentation processing time
Validate the price by checking online
Prepare your finances
Take a decision

Just by remembering these points, you might make a more mindful decision than before. Here’s how you need to understand these points briefly so that impulsivity does not take over.

Step 1: Find a Genuine Seller

Finding a genuine seller is not a difficult task these days, considering how many car marketplaces are available, such as carstudiomohali and more. A genuine second-hand car seller will always make sure to keep the cars in good condition and not indulge in misconduct.

Step 2: Set a Perfect Budget

When we talk about a perfect budget, it shouldn’t be very high nor too low. It should fit perfectly under your financial budget so that you don’t have to worry about paying off the car price. The budget should include the amount of money for the seller commission, taxes, insurance, registration & modifications (if any). It should not be too much for a second-hand car unless you think the vehicle is really worth that amount of money.

Step 3: Select a Car & Research

After setting the budget, select a nice car which lands under your budget. When you are done selecting the car, make sure to research the car on its brand’s website or any other car informational website. Before visiting, you need to know everything about the car (the newer models also), which includes features, safety, interior & exterior, dimensions, model year, variant, kilometers driven etc.

Step 4: Visit & Check the Car Thoroughly.

When you visit, make sure to get more information out of them or their company to verify the seller. Check the car thoroughly by sitting inside, checking all the storage compartments, windshield wipers, infotainment screen, air conditioner, interactive buttons, all the doors and boot space.

Step 5: Check the Engine

After the interior & exterior, make sure to check the engine of the car (battery if EV vehicle). Check if there are any unfamiliar sounds, leakages, parts opened, a different engine than what is provided by the car company, all the hinges, etc. Also, check if it is responding well to the accelerator.

Step 6: Inspect the Meters inside the Car

After checking the engine. Do not forget to check the meters inside the car, such as the speedometer, odometer & the trip meter, which are present behind the steering wheel. Check if there has been any wrongdoing with the trip meter, as some sellers reverse it in order to show that the car has driven fewer kilometres than actual.

Step 7: Take a Test Drive

After all the inspection, make sure to take a test drive of the car and ensure that all of the gears work properly, the brakes work properly, the steering wheel should not be restricted, the accelerator & clutch should work properly, the handbrake should be working, the suspension should be nice and more. Make sure to use all of the features present in your car to enhance your experience.

Step 8: Don’t Hesitate to Ask Queries

Do not fear or feel intimidated to ask your doubts or queries about the car & its features. It is your right to know about the product you’re about to buy. Feel free to explore with other choices.

Step 9: Get the Car checked by an Experienced Mechanic

You should always consider getting the car checked by an experienced mechanic when you are buying a second-hand car. The mechanic can tell you the pros & cons about the car after his inspection better than anybody else.

Step 10: Ask about all Payment Methods & Documentation Processing time

This step is important to take place as it unlocks many payment options to process the car further. If you want to opt for a loan. You should know what estimated monthly instalment you are going to get after your desired down payment for the car. But if you are opting to get the car for cash, you should talk to the seller or a dealer to give a good amount of cash discount on the car price. Moreover, ask about the required documents and what documents will you will have to take care of & how much time it takes to proceed (registration certificate, chassis, other necessary documents).

Step 11: Validate the Car Price by checking online

Out of all the mandatory steps listed here. This one is very important to remember while buying a second-hand car in India. As many people list their car for a higher price than it’s worth, you need to calculate the estimated value of the car after filling in all of the required fields. You can use a car value calculator online, which could help you get an estimate of what you are buying & if it’s actually worth the money you’re giving.

Step 12: Prepare your finances

It is important to know whether you can really afford that car or not; you need to prepare your finances beforehand and come up with the final decision of how you are going to pay for it, whether it could be a loan, cash, or other methods provided by the dealer.

Step 13: Take the Final Decision

After all these steps. You should know if you really like the car or not, and how well you can afford it. You can finally think & take your final decision of either buying it or not. Though you can always explore other options.

Conclusion

Buying a car is an achievement. No matter if it’s second-hand or new, no matter how much you earn. It shows you are capable of having a four-wheeler. If you aren’t able to buy it right now, you can always do it later. With many more options available in the market.

(FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions-

1) How to buy a car from Car Studio Mohali?

Ans- You can either visit our showroom or send an enquiry online through our website carstudiomohali.com.

2) Is a first-hand car better than a second-hand car?

Ans- Yes, a first-hand car is always better than a second-hand car in terms of touch with the car company, warranty, newer & updated models.

3) What to do when the seller does not let you check the car?

Ans- Do not buy that car at any cost, if any seller does not let you check the car, they are probably hiding a huge fault in the vehicle.

4) Does a second-hand car have a warranty?

Ans- No, a second-hand car does not come with any warranty. You can opt for personal car insurance through third-party apps by paying a monthly premium.

5) What are the signs of misconduct when buying a second-hand car?

Ans- If the seller does not let you check the car or if he tries to make up things when you ask him queries about something, better get it checked by a mechanic or just leave & don’t buy that car.

6) Are second-hand cars negotiable?

Ans- Yes, second-hand cars are negotiable to a minimal amount of discount & with cash payment.

7) Will you handle RC transfer if I buy a vehicle?

Ans- Yes, we handle all the documentation procedures when you buy a vehicle.

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