Are you thinking of buying a car. More than the number of people who buy a new car in India, there are more number of such customers who buy second hand cars. Buying an old car is much cheaper, at the same time its price also falls less than the new car. We have already told you about the advantages of buying an old car. In such a situation, if you have made up your mind to buy a second hand car, then today we are going to tell you some important things. Here we will tell you about 5 things that you have to keep in mind while buying an old car (5 tips for buying a used car).

1. What kind of car to take?
If you go to get a car without deciding anything, then you may have brought a car that does not meet your needs. So it is important that you first decide what kind of car you want to take. Some customers just want to get a hatchback car, some want a family car and some want to buy an SUV.

2. How much is the budget?
The second most important thing is your budget. Before researching the car, decide a budget according to your needs and pocket. You can choose the wrong option by taking the car without fixing the budget. An advantage of second hand cars is that you get a car in almost every budget.

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3. Car check the car thoroughly
When you like a car, do not finalize the deal immediately. First of all do a thorough investigation of the car. Maybe the car is looking good from outside, but its engine is not so good. Car must be at least 10 km. Try it out. If there is a mechanic of your acquaintance, then take it with you.

4. Pay attention also to these technical details
Checked the car engine? Now check its Odometer, Speedometer and other details. Also check if there was any tampering with the odometer? The price of the car also depends on how many kilometers it drove. Check the body scratch of the car as well.

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5. Find the history of the car
Not checking the history of the car is also a mistake that you should avoid. If you are buying the car from an authorized seller like Maruti Suzuki True Value or Mahindra First Choice, you will usually be shown the car records. But if you are buying a car from an individual seller / owner, ask about the car history and check all the documents, especially how many honors are there. You can also check the car’s accident claim and other records through the insurance number of the car.