What features should you look for in a used car?

CAR BUYING CHECKLIST

• Engine Check. When taking the used car for a test drive, you’ll want to make sure that the engine runs smoothly (and quietly) when driving and when idling.
• Tyre Check.
• Lights Check.
• Radiator Coolant and Fluid Check.
• Exhaust Check.
• Equipment Check.
• Seat Belt Check.
• Body Check.

What should a first time car buyer look for?

10 Things First-Time Car Buyers Need to Know

• Know Your Budget.
• Do Your Research.
• Explore Your Financing and Purchasing Options.
• Improve Your Credit Score.
• Save for a Down Payment.
• Consider Buying Used.
• Get the Car Inspected.
• Negotiate the Price.

What is a good mileage for a used car?

As a general rule, you should assume that the average car owner puts 12,000 miles on a car each year. To determine whether a car has reasonable mileage, you can simply multiply 12,000 by its age. That means good mileage for a car that’s 5 years old is 60,000.

What should I look for in an automatic car?

Buying a Used Car: How to Spot Automatic Transmission Issues

• Slipping Gears. One of the major signs that an automatic transmission is starting to fail is if the transmission begins slipping gears.
• Rough Shifts.
• Delayed Gear Engagement.
• Fluid Leaks.

What questions should a first-time car buyer ask?

10 questions to ask the seller when buying a used car

• Can I see the car?
• Can the car be legally sold?
• Why are you selling the car?
• Can I see the paperwork?
• How many previous owners has it had?
• Has the car been in an accident?
• Are you the registered keeper?
• Is the car ‘as described’?

What mileage is too high for a used car?

There’s no absolute number of miles that is too many for a used car. But consider 200,000 as an upper limit, a threshold where even modern cars begin to succumb to the years of wear and tear.

What does the B stand for in an automatic transmission?

The “B” position favors lower gears, too, but for a totally different purpose. Just as you might shift a conventional transmission to Low on a long downhill grade; you can shift into the “B” position to increase engine drag and help slow the Corolla while coasting down a hill.

What do you say when negotiating a car price?

Simply say, “John, this price is too high.” Then be quiet and see how far the seller will talk himself down on the price. When you talk too much, you might end up giving away more than you bargained for, so let the seller do most of the talking.

What should I look for when buying a second hand car?

(Details in the next section) Check form 32 & 35 to ensure that there are no pre-existing pending loans on the second hand car you are buying. If buying a second hand car bought by the previous owner on finance, ensure that you get the original invoice of the car.

How big is the market for second hand cars in India?

The market for second hand cars in India is massive. So much so, that a Frost and Sullivan report from last year actually pegs second hand car purchase number to be as high as being equal to new car sales in the year! Used car or not – first car is a pretty big deal.

What documents do you need to check when buying a car?

We’ve put together a list of the documents you need to check and verify before parting with your hard-earned cash. This is the most important document you need to check. It’s sometimes called the registration document or log book. The V5C holds details of the car and the person it’s registered to.

How do you check the brakes of a second hand car?

Check the brakes of the second hand car. Drive the car at 40-50 kmph in an area that has little to no traffic. Be sure to look for any vibration, or any strange and squealing noise from the brake pedal. Brakes that pulsate could also mean that the rotors need replacement.