| A car represents our style and taste, economic status | | | | would be overused. One should find out all the facts |
| and character. There may be various reasons for | | | | about the parts that have been replaced namely the |
| people opting for used cars, some of them being | | | | "service history" of the used car should be studied |
| saving money and choosing a certain car model which | | | | carefully so as to avoid troubles after the purchase. |
| they would not afford to buy. Whether we buy a new | | | | After selecting the car, a routine check of its papers is |
| or an old one, proper investigation is essential in the | | | | essential. Registration details, its previous owners, |
| process. | | | | insurance papers and available of warranty period |
| There are certain pros and cons in buying used cars. | | | | should be crosschecked. Then the buying process can |
| The main advantage is the price factor because for | | | | be initiated. |
| the price of a very small new car, we can afford to | | | | We should never buy a used car without test-driving it, |
| buy a much bigger second hand model. The | | | | and should not view the car under artificial light or car |
| disadvantages are that if we are not fully | | | | parked at a public place or pub. |
| knowledgeable, we could be misguided by the dealer, | | | | A good car should start at one go. The most important |
| legal protection is limited and we may pay more than | | | | aspects to check at are the conditions of the engine, |
| its worth. | | | | pedals (for brakes, accelerator and clutch) gearbox |
| One-way of selecting the car would be first to identify | | | | and the steering wheel. As broken down engine or a |
| the size and model of the car that we need and plan | | | | healthy engine can be easily detected. |
| to purchase. Then we can hunt for a person who | | | | A noisy gearshift indicates extensive wear and tear |
| wants to dispose of his or her car. If this fails to work, | | | | and may require expensive repairs. Diesel engines are |
| a used car dealer would be a good choice. In this way, | | | | lethargic compared to their petrol counterparts. The |
| we may also choose a reconditioned car even if it is | | | | quality of the clutch and brakes should be checked |
| slightly more expensive than the existing price a used | | | | upon. |
| care of the same model. Six months or one-year | | | | If the price of the car is satisfactory the paper work is |
| guarantee is offered as an incentive in this case. | | | | to be completed by the seller because the transfer is |
| It is better to avoid taxis and rally cars and cars | | | | the seller's responsibility. |
| owned by government organizations because they | | | | |