When we plan to buy
something, the name of the companies do not come to our mind instantly. Same
happens when plan to buy cars. With over 700 variants on sale in the Indian
market, it becomes very confusing and difficult for a buyer to shortlist the
best cars in his budget. My one of the intentions is that to put forward the
best companies as ready reference to my readers.
Some of the car websites in India are as mentioned below
may be useful:
www.ashokleyland.com
www.Volvocars.com/in
www.mercedes-benz.co.in
www.audi.in
www.bmw.in
www.datsun.co.in
www.fiat-india.com
www.india.ford.com
www.marutisuzuki.com
www.nissan.in/
www.skoda-auto.co.in
www.hindmotor.com
www.jaguar.in
Following
car websites will be very useful to check out the best cars.
http://bsmotoring.com
http://overdrive.in
http://www.autocarindia.com
http://auto.in
http://www.team-bhp.com
http://www.zigwheels.com
http://www.motorbeam.com
http://www.carsindia.in
http://www.autocarindia.com
http://www.carwale.com
http://www.cartrade.com
http://www.gaadi.com/best
- The first and the foremost benefit of buying a new car is in being the first owner of the car, which helps you keep a distance with its shady past, frequent visits to the garage and all other mechanical and paper hassles.
- A new vehicle won’t need maintenance for the first several thousand miles, and then only an oil change and tuneup are required, leaving you with low maintenance cost and ample amount of peace.
- With manufacturer warranties available till three extended years, if something goes wrong it becomes the responsibility of the dealer and manufacturer to fix it.
- In addition to a comprehensive warranty, all major carmakers offer free roadside assistance on just a call.
- Above all, the new car comes packed with the latest gadgets, accessories and equipments.
Drawback
- The cost at which you are buying is much higher than what you will pay for a used car. Also the moment the car comes out of the showroom, it gets deprecated at least 20-30 per cent.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Buying Second Hand
Cars (Courtesy: http://www.carsdirect.com)
Should
you buy a used car, and if so, how? Get 10 tips for buying second hand cars,
and a look at the pros and cons of buying a second hand car.
There are a number of advantages to buying
second hand cars, and there are also disadvantages. When making the
decision to buy a second hand car is important to do your research and
carefully consider both the pluses and minuses.
Advantages
- Depreciation.A new car starts to lose value as soon as you drive it off the lot. Unless you are dealing in very high end collector cars, every car you ever purchase will lose value pretty quickly. Some statistics suggest that by the fifth year of ownership your vehicle has lost 65 percent of its value. Certain cars depreciate even faster. When you buy a second hand car, quite a bit of that depreciation has already taken place so you are buying an asset. While it will still depreciate, it will lose value at a slower rate
- Upfront costs.A new car is generally more expensive then a used one. You will be spending less of your money upfront and may also be able to pay cash to avoid financing the vehicle
- Cheaper insurance. Used cars are usually cheaper to insure. You will also often save money on registration and tags. However, if you live in a state that requires an emissions test you will probably have to get one for a used car. This expense would be avoided with a new car
Disadvantages
- Buying a problem.Whenever you buy a used car you are taking a risk that you may be buying someone else's problem. While it is not unheard of for new cars to have a large number of breakdowns or problems, you can be assured that the dealer or manufacturer will make every effort to make you happy. If you encounter problems with a used car you are often on your own.
- No warranty.A brand new car will come with a pretty extensive warranty. A used car will not offer the same protection. Depending on how old the car is there may be an original factory warranty remaining. If that is not the case it is often a good idea to purchase an extended warranty. If possible, shop for a certified pre-owned car. These cars are checked out extensively by the dealer and usually come with some type of warranty.
- Choice. While their selection of used cars is huge you may not get the exact car you are looking for. When buying new, you can choose all the options and colors
Tips
for Buying Second Hand Cars
When buying a second hand car, you
have to be careful and vigilant.
- You don't have to be a mechanic to find damage done to the car. Make sure that you check the car inside, outside and below
- Start with the exterior and check it for possible problems like ripped lines, gaps in the car panels, rusty spots, corrosion, accidents and trailer hitches
- Check the engine for oil or coolant leaks. Check the engine for dirt. Is the oil level low and is the dipstick too dark? Make sure that the engine shows that proper maintenance work has been done regularly. There should be no smoke, warning lights, steam or sounds when you run the engine
- Check the transmission for problems like time between shifting the gears. Is there any trouble between shifting like a shudder or shiver?
- Check the manual transmission to make sure that the car has no leaks, noises, trouble while changing gears, while moving the clutch etc.
- Inquire about the reason for the sale. Most private owners will sell the car when they have a second, better model or when the car has been in an accident. This means that the car might be pretty good or really bad. As a private owner, you are buying the car "as-is". That means you cannot object if there are problems with the car later on
- Check the car for the Vehicle Identification Number to find out car's history like failed emissions tests, rolled back odometers, flooding, number of owners of the car and more
- If you like the car, bring an independent car mechanic with you to check out the car on a second day. If required, you can pay a small amount to the owner to show that you are interested in the car
- If the mechanic is satisfied with the car, take the car for a test drive. Make sure that the engine starts properly and that there are no vibrations and sounds. Apply the brakes and then start and stop the car. Check the speedometer and the odometer to make sure that all is working properly
- Second hand car dealers are more likely to sell you good cars but they might try to cheat you in the form of processing fees and warranties
I
put forward the recent ads published in India, Ahmedabad Edition in this regards and keep on
updating about the new companies, new models, new offers (I regret that offers
may expire due to late posting), etc.
RENAULT DUSTER
MAHINDRA REXTON, XUV500
MARUTI EON,SANTRO,I10,SONATA,GRAND
VOLVO XC60, C60
ASHOK LEYLAND STILE
MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS,B-CLASS, E-CLASS,GL-CLASS
JAGUAR XJ
[Update: 15.05.2014]
Update [30.05.14] Audi A8 L
The BMW 7 Series
Update [05.09.14] Innova
Update [06.09.14] Volvo S60
BMW 1 series
