Few useful tips which would help you when buying a new/old car.
- Follow the recommended service schedules to keep your automobile in a good shape.
- Go for regular repairs and services.
- Don't ignore the warning signals like unusual sounds, odors, drips, leaks, smoke, warning lights and gauge readings.
- If an engine underperforms or there are changes in
acceleration, gas mileage and fluid levels then it indicates there’s
problem in your automobile.
- Check if the speedometer and mileage recorder is working properly.
- Clutch should be smooth and when releasing it, the car should not give uneven jerks.
- See if the car jumps with each gear.
- Inspect the oil leaks from the engine or gearbox.
- Replace worn tires and belts.
- Take your vehicle to a garage if you are facing problem in handling, braking, steering and vibrations.
Car Buying Tips for a secondhand car:
- Study extensively about different car models and prices.
- The age of the car is very important.
- Always take the used car for 3-4 hours of test drive.
- Do a good research on a finance company payment and look at their interest,
- If you are depending on a finance company for payment, do
search for good finance companies, their interest, monthly payment
options, duration of loan etc and evaluate with your budget.
- If the car tyres are in bad condition, and the battery is not new then you can ask for a heavy bargaining.
- See if our second hand car’s electrical components like
dippers, cabin lights, hind lights, reverse lights and AC are working
in a good condition.
NOTE:
Here’s an interesting fact, try to buy a car at the end of the
month, during a holiday season, at the beginning of the week or a rainy
day as the sales manager knocks down the car prices. There are high
chances that the buyers can get a heavy bargaining.
Courtesy: automobileindia.com
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napster 30th May 2009, 10:17 pm
