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MAGNET TEST
A magnet can help you find corroded and rusted parts of the car body which have been repaired or find out any body work which has been done to fill up holes.
If you move a magnet around the car body and see that it does not stick to any particular spot, it means that a touch-up job has been done at that spot.
If you find too many such spots,the car is best avoided.
DOCUMENTS
A No Claim Bonus(NCB) certificate from the insurer,present among the documents is a sure shot way of knowing that the car has not been involved in a serious accident.
If the bonus for a year is zero,it means that the car was involved in an accident big enough for the owner to make a claim.
ODOMETER
Check the odometer reading with the service records,if available.
Odometer tampering is one of the most common ways in which car dealers inflate the price of a used car.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Electrical parts such as headlights are expensive to repair or replace.
Have a mechanic test each and every electrical component of the car to make sure that it is in working order.
OIL
If the oil level is below normal and /or the oil contains impurities or sludge,it means that the owner has not taken good care of the car.
Stay away from such cars.
RUBBER LINING
check the rubber lining on the insides of the doors for slits.Too many cuts is a sign that the body has been cut open to carry out repairs underneath the rubber lining.You also need to ensure that the quality of the new lining is proper.
Paint JOB
Don’t judge a car by the quality of its paint job.Experts say that while there was a time when this was a good indicator,advances in painting technology mean that it’s now easy to replicate the look of a company paint job.
SUSPENSION
Check the suspension.The suspension is mounted on metal plates calledaprons.The company seal missing from the area indicates that the car has been in an accident.
TYRES
You can check the wheel alignment by looking at the edges of the tyres.Any uneven wear and tear suggests the wheels are not properly aligned.
Misaligned wheels can put you at a risk of accidents in the future.
REAR CHASSIS
If you get the car on a ramp,you can observe the rear right and left chassis.If you see a rough welding,different from a smooth company job,it is an indication of an accident.Again ,avoid such a car.
DOCUMENTATION
Not just the condition, you also need to make sure that the car is well-documented. You must keep a look out for the following:
Registration Certificate book
Pollution Under Control Certificate
Insurance Papers(The insurance will be transferred to your name,So, make sure that all the premiums have been paid)
No Objection Certificate from the financier(this is needed if the car was originally bought on finance)
No Claim Bonus Certificate from the insurer(This certificate is a sure shot way of knowing the car you are considering buying was involved in a major accident).
Where to buy cars
ONLINE CAR PORTALS
www.cardekho.com/usedcars
www.cartradeindia.com
www.carwale.com
www.bharathautomobiles.com
www.carazoo.com/usedcars.
You also have the option of buying second-hand cars from dealers such as Maruti true value,Hyundai Advantage,Mahindra first choice,Carnation and Dr.CAR.
