Tips on Secondhand Car Buying

1. Engine:

The best is an untouched engine. If you do not get this, buy a car with a single reboring and a clean Rs.-10,000 - 20,000 lowers the value of the car.

2. Chassis:

It is very important to check the undercarriage. The bodyline will tell you if the car has been in an accident or not. Open the bonnet and look at the paintwork. Here you can actually make out if the car has been repainted or not.

3. Tyres:

If you don't get a good set of radial tyres, try to decrease the price by Rs.2, 500/- per bald tyre. Look at the wear and tear. If it is not even then keep a Rs1000/- aside for the alignment that needs to be done.

4. Battery:

If the battery is not new, decrease the price of the car by Rs.2,500/- for a new battery, which you will have to buy to run the car. Check to see if the battery is reconditioned or not.

5.Check the following papers:

Blue book - Registration Certificate. Check if it is a duplicate. Check with the RTO for further authentication.
Insurance certificate - Costs Rs. 500-600. For minimum 3rd party liability insurance.

Pollution Under Control certificate. - This is a must for transfer of name. It usually costs Rs. 50/ to get it, provided the car meets the norms. A must nowadays.
BMC or Municipality certificate, if applicable. This is absolutely necessary if the car is registered in a municipal area.