Factors to be considered for buying a used car
1) Tyres: the condition of tyres its life and nature of wear must be noted.
2) Body: The condition of the body and paint must be checked.
3) Battery: The condition of battery is also essential before valuation because its cost is also high.
4) Rattling noise: Check noise level and its origin or source.
5) Engine: Starting qualities, good pick up, low fuel combustion, power output must be checked on road test. Check also engine oil pressure. Exhaust smoke will also indicate the condition of cylinder and working parts.
6) Running Condition: On the road test it is possible to know drive the mechanism such as clutch, gear box, universal joint, differential. The wear and tear can be seen on road test.
7) Registration and Tax payment: The vehicle R.C. book must be checked. This will indicate the model and year of manufacture and number of owners; the tax paid to the insurance, expiry date can also be seen.
8) Make and Model, Year: This can be seen from R.C. book but with experience it is possible to indicate the number of years of service of vehicle.
9) Number of Owners: From R.C. book it is possible to know the number of owners and type of persons who owned.
10) Popularity of the make depending upon the public opinion market rates of the vehicles goes up and down