| While buying a used car, the important things you | | | | and cabin lights. These are some of the things you |
| should consider are: the model of the car, the payment | | | | should keep in mind before you buy a used car. |
| options, etc. After everything is finalised, there are still | | | | Selecting the Model: - The first thing is to consider your |
| some of the things that need to be checked. They are | | | | need, driving habits and the most important your |
| as follows: | | | | budget. Go through different car models, their technical |
| - Check the year when the car was registered. 3-5 | | | | specifications, and the price. It is also important to |
| year old models are considered prime buys with 15,000 | | | | check to which year the car belongs. |
| to 18,000 km of running. | | | | Payment Options: - If you need to take some loan, |
| - Odometer reading of the car is helpful in calculating | | | | search some good finance companies, their interest |
| the year of its manufacturing. Sometimes the | | | | rates, EMI, time limit of loan etc. |
| Odometers are also tempered with, irrespective of an | | | | Buying Location: - There are many outlets from where |
| electronic or mechanical Odometer. | | | | one can buy used cars such as pre-owned car |
| - The engine should start smoothly. Also check if the | | | | showrooms, car dealers, who deal both in new and old |
| exhaust is emitting oil. | | | | cars or direct from the owner. Dealers systematically |
| - The tyres of the car should be in good condition. | | | | check the cars; provide maintenance warranty and |
| Check springs, bushings and the bearings. Bearings | | | | service, so they are always the best option to buy a |
| should not make noise and moreover if it is wheel | | | | used car. Verifying dealer's authenticity is must. |
| bearing, you may shell good money. | | | | Test Drive: - Test-drive is necessary while buying a |
| - Bonnet also needs to be checked and it is also | | | | car. Drive the car at least for 4-5km before buying it. |
| important to see the paint of the car. The battery of | | | | The engine must start comfortably, steering should not |
| the car should be cleaned without any acid leakage | | | | vibrate, and the breaks must be in good working |
| around it. | | | | condition. |
| - The audio system of the car, if any, should be in | | | | These are some of the tips; you can keep in mind |
| working condition. | | | | while looking for Des Moines used cars. |
| Check the lighting and dippers, hind lights, reverse lights, | | | | |