What do you check before buying a car?
By georgegijo
@georgegijo (241)
India
October 30, 2012 9:45am CST
Buying a car these days need a good research. With various brands available with features that are very advanced, choosing a car has become a matter of thoughtful decision making.
It's good to read auto reviews before buying a car. Test drive experience give you a good idea about what you can expect from a particular brand of car and how it compares with the rest of the models. In these days of rising oil prices, another important consideration is the mileage. Running cost per mile has now become a serious consideration for many auto buyers. Technology is very advanced and cars with GPS enabled systems and other infotainment systems makes your driving hassle free. What do you expect from the car you are going to buy? What are your considerations?
8 responses
@GemmaR (8517)
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30 Oct 12
I think that it is very important that you check a car properly before you buy it, because it is a large purchase and one that you have to be incredibly careful about. The first thing that I check is that there aren't any types of visible damage that weren't mentioned on the advert. Then I will look inside the car and will finally have a look at the engine. I will also make sure that all of the documents are right as this would mean that it would be easier to get problems sorted out if I should ever have them in the future.
@srjac0902 (1169)
• Italy
30 Oct 12
Very important to read the reviews on a particular model and the company's warrenty pattern. An expert mechanic should test by driving, and must check the mileage too. It is good to do the scanning.Must check the availability of spareparts. Must cke the running cost
It is very important to decide whether you want to buy a brand new car or the refurbished car. If it is a second hand car then must do the scanning and know the past history of the car.
@succeednow (1633)
• Singapore
30 Oct 12
Hi georgegijo,
I'm not too particular about the brand of car that I buy. I'm not the type who buys flashy car to show off to their friends and relatives. As long as it gets me from point A to point B safely and efficiently it will suffice. When buying a car I would look for proven reliability, safety and fuel consumption.
@DaReaper (2)
• India
30 Oct 12
The first and foremost thing i'd do if it were to be a second hand car, i'd check for various damages both internal and external. Make sure that the parts are affordable to replace if repairable for a cheap rate. Also for the long time survival of the automobile, i would make a list of parts for the vehicle that would require servicing. When it comes to rising costs of gas prices, it's better to go with the most least consumption vehicle by keeping records of the past mileage and performance records.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
30 Oct 12
For buying a car first you need money or loan. Then drive the vehicle and see that the comfort level is good. Ascertain mileage it gives. then buy.
@beamer88 (4259)
• Philippines
30 Oct 12
One of my primary considerations is the availability of spare parts. Let's face it, if we plan on using our car for a very long time, eventually some parts would wear out and would need to be replaced. If there are only a few parts dealers, chances are the prices are steep. Basic law of supply and demand 
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