A country like India places quite a lot of emphasis on an individual owning a car, mainly for reasons related to social status. While a car does add to the same, it offers many more luxuries and comforts that make everyday life much easier. Any financially independent adult should invest in a car of their own as soon as possible due to the many benefits like convenience, easy commute, savings in the long run and more. However, as a car can be quite a financial strain even for those with a good amount of savings, opting for second hand cars is the smarter option, any day. 

If you find yourself at a loss of how to go about this process, here is an easy checklist to tick off before buying second hand cars to make sure you get the best deal:

• Choose the Right Seller: When trying to purchase a second hand car, you will be faced with many options, mainly car dealerships and private sellers. While both have their pros and cons, opting for a dealership is always the better choice. Car dealerships will offer you a great deal, options, assume responsibility, and will overall be very helpful in the whole process.

• Check Exteriors and Underbody: The overall condition of your car is the main thing you should check properly. Check the exteriors for any scratches, dents, rust and such. Any major defects to the exteriors of the car will cost you high maintenance costs in the future so it is best to check thoroughly to avoid any such scenario.

• Inspect the Interiors: The interiors of any car also require very thorough inspection as any defects in the system will cause you a lot of inconvenience in the future. Check whether the seating area is comfortable and not worn out, the upholstery, the seats for any tears, the air conditioning, the windows, push a few buttons on the infotainment system to ensure everything is working just right. 

• Take a Test Drive: There is no better way to tell the condition of a car than to take it out on the road so make sure you take a long test drive. Check the gears, take a few turns to see the clutch control, the braking system and also try out different speeds. If the engine is making too much noise, make sure you get that checked out. A test drive will make it easy to point out any defects you may have previously missed out on.

• Transfer of Ownership: Full ownership of any car you choose must be transferred over to you. Both the buyer and seller have to sign RTO forms 29 and 30 along with the transfer of the RC book, PUC (Pollution Under Control certificate) is necessary to avoid future inconvenience in case of resale, any unfortunate accidents and such. Also, make sure the insurance papers are in order before finalising any deal.

After this easy checklist, just double check the paperwork and you’re good to go! Check out the second hand cars offered by Spinny, one of India’s best online used car dealerships and take advantage of all their policies, such as 5-Day Money Back Policy, 200 Point Inspection, 1 Year Warranty, etc!