USED CARS / Second hand car buying tips consider while buying used car know key details

Zoom News : Dec 21, 2021, 10:36 PM
New Delhi: Many things should be kept in mind before buying a second hand car. If you are planning to buy a second hand car, then you have to be careful about some things. Before buying a car, it is very important to check the complete history of the car properly. In view of the increasing interest in second hand cars in the country, most of the automobile companies have opened showrooms of used cars as well. Before buying a second hand car, just a test drive is not enough. Let us tell you what precautions should be taken while buying a used car...

short not long test drive

While buying a second hand car, it must be kept in mind that when you are taking a test drive, do not take a short distance test drive at all. The test drive should be at least 30 kms. To know the exact condition of the vehicle, a test drive of such a distance is very important.

Please check the temperature of the car

Before taking a test drive, it is very important to check the temperature of the car. To check the temperature, place your hand on the bonnet of the car, it will be known whether someone has driven the car before you or not. Take a test drive only if the temperature of the car is normal. This is important because if someone has done a test drive of the car before you, then you will not be able to know about its temperature. That is, for how long is the car heating up. This is very important to know the correct heating condition of the car.

Listen carefully to all the sounds coming from the car

By examining the sounds coming from the car, you can easily know about the car shortage. For this, start the car and put it in neutral. After this, sit inside the car and pay attention to the sound and vibration. After this, listen to the sound coming by opening and closing the window while lowering or lowering the accelerator. If you feel any kind of extra noise or vibration, then inform the car dealer about it.

Emergency brake test is very important

Emergency brake testing of the car is very important in terms of safety. For this, you should also go to an empty ground while doing the test drive. You can do an emergency brake test by hitting the brakes at high speed. Along with this, definitely test the hand brake as well. The handbrake can be tested well on slopes or on uphill roads.

Test drive on both good and bad roads

Test drive should be done on both bad and good roads. With this, you will be able to know the sound of the car as well as its condition. With this, you will be able to test things like suspension, hill area, torque, power and pickup of the car. Along with this, the sound coming from the engine, heating, gear box and gear response will be able to know the exact condition.

Don't forget to check car smoke

Pay attention to the smoke coming out of the silencer of the vehicle. If black or blue smoke is coming from the silencer, then there may be a problem with the engine. The problem of oil leakage in the engine can also cause the smoke to turn black or blue. At the time of test drive, it would be better that you must keep a knowledgeable mechanic with you.

How to do a steering check

The steering is also a must to be checked during the test drive. If there is vibration in the steering, then it indicates a defect. If the car is not going straight and going either to the right or to the left, even then it indicates a problem in the steering.

Don't forget to check the electrical parts

Check window up-down switch, music system, mirror folding switch, wiper, horn several times. Also, check switches, buttons, brakes, clutches, gears, accelerators several times during test driving.

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