Follow These Steps Before Buying a Used Car

Planning to purchase a used car but you are confused and cannot decide from where to start. It happens with everybody, because owning a car is not a child’s play rather you have to very sure where you are putting off your investment. But you don't need to have the knowledge of a mechanic to find a good used car. The two most vital qualities you need are patience and common sense, combined they will help you know, how to purchase a used car. Purchasing a used car is still a much better financial decision than buying a new one, but only if you are willing to devote your time and effort to do it properly. Follow the guide to own the best suitable car for you:

Research 

It is important to obtain the history about maintenance, in regard to the type of the car you choose. Select the vehicles that have the best maintenance records, so that you don’t have to pay more money on repairs in the over the years. Another thing to consider is fuel mileage. If you purchase a vehicle which is going to cost you a lot in case of fuel, you need to reconsider buying a car. Also, try to steer clear of a vehicle's first year of production. There are usually more mechanical problems with the vehicles in its first year. Once you have narrowed your list down, you can begin your search for a specific vehicle.

Ownership

Buying a used car from the trusted person owner will help you to eliminate some of the unknowns you might encounter. The exception to this is if there are full maintenance records from the previous owner you will have a complete story. The most important part of the story are the records, which will prove whether the oil was changed on the regular basis or not. With regard to maintenance history, oil change frequency is absolutely critical.

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Any Involvement in Car Accident By Previous Owner

This is a critical question. Don’t purchase a used car that has been involved in anything but the most minor incident. If you know or have any idea that the vehicle has been in an accident, walk away.. Is the frame bent or dented? Does everything look fine? Was it repaired properly or not? Is there any damage you can't see? Don’t take a chance if you have a minor doubt.

Regular Maintenance Records

If there are no maintenance records, don’t take the deal forward don’t take the owner's word. You need to have a proof. Make it clear to the owner that you want to review the records before you make the trip to see the car.

If you are looking to buy used cars in India, you can visit Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL), the leader of the used vehicle industry. Purchasing a pre-owned vehicle is easy and convenient now by accessing SAMIL’s unique Physical and Online Platforms. SAMIL also provides its customers with a range of integrated services which are aimed towards customer satisfaction.

Top 5 Fuel Efficient Automatic Cars in India


In India, where traffic & population never stand still, it just grows. Meanwhile the only thing we can do is to concentrate on the concern of traffic that’s the reason of high fuel wastage causing frustration. Automatic cars are in for quite some time now as they consists higher comfort feature, however people shy away from buying these cars due to their less efficiency in terms of fuel.  Now days, fuel efficiency becomes a hot topic among car buyers in Indian automotive market, here’s a look at India’s top 5 most fuel efficient petrol automatics.

Tata GenX Nano

The new GenX Nano is a vast enhancement over the earlier model in diverse aspects. One such area is the addition of an AMT unit which comes mated to the 624cc, twin-cylinder petrol motor that produce 38PS and 51 Nm of torque. The engine returns an ARAI certified fuel economy of 21.9 km/l.


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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

One of the most fuel efficient petrol automatic cars in the country, Alto K10’s is popular in India and has further increased thanks to the AMT unit that returns an remarkable 24.07 km/l, which is the same as the manual variation. Also, the entry-level hatchback is powered by a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine the produces 68PS and 90 Nm of torque.


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Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Maruti Suzuki Celerio, The first car in Indian automotive market to feature the now famous AMT unit, Celerio is also one of the very successful products in the country from Indian car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki. It is driven by the same 1.0-litre K10 engine that also powers the Alto K10. Outputting 68PS of power and 90 Nm of torque, the Celerio AMT also returns an ARAI certified mileage of 23.1 km/l, which is similar to the manual variants.


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Honda Jazz

Newest vehicle in the list, the Honda Jazz got off to a flying launch in the nation. Although, its sales have are now dropping, the Jazz comes with the option of a petrol automatic (CVT) unlike any of its rivals in this segment. Under its hood is a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol motor that gives out 90PS of power and 109 Nm of torque, which is able of returning an impressive fuel economy of 19 km/l.

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Nissan Micra X-Shift

Launched in July 2015, the latest variant of the Micra hatchback thereby making the automatic variation of the vehicle more inexpensive. Nissan Micra X-Shift Limited to just 750 units and powered by a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine that churns out 75PS of power and 104 Nm of torque. The engine comes mated to a CVT gearbox that returns an impressive 19.34 km/l (ARAI certified). The front-wheel drive automatic is a very good option to consider in the hatchback space.

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Although, these are amazing fuel efficient cars, but if these are going out of budget you can always buy second hand cars in India with automatic functionality by visit Shriram Automall the country’s finest place for the exchange of used vehicles & equipment at fair price. 

Small cars are losing its ground gradually

According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), domestic car sales rose 3.62% to 2,125,551 units in the first 10 months of the FY15; of this, the entry-level small cars accounted for 430,609 units. Overall, the share of all small cars in the passenger vehicle market has fallen from 68% in FY11 to 52% so far in FY15, while the share of higher-priced segments (sedans and utility, sport and multi-purpose vehicles) has risen from 24% in FY11 to 41% in FY15 so far. Even within the small car segment, demand has moved from entry-level small cars to premium small cars. 



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It’s time for an amazing ride in Honda Amaze, CNG variant

Honda’s compact sedan Amaze is now available in a CNG variant at Rs. 5.99,585. Customer will be entitled to a 2-year warranty on the purchase of this car. Honda Amaze had been a great success for the company after its launch in 2013. This new variant has a bi-fuel option of Petrol/CNG, which has been added to meet customer demand.  
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How to buy a pre-owned car from Shriram Automall?


Indian streets are filled with the footprints of several people who aspire to have a car of their own. With money being a big constraint, they often hesitate to purchase their dream car due to the risk of getting acquainted to unreliable trade practices. Keeping those millions of dreams in mind, Shriram Automall introduced a unique bidding platform from where people can acquire a pre-owned car of their own choice. The Company has established numerous well-structured Automalls, across the nation, where regular bidding events are organised. After a quick registration formality, anyone can participate in these bidding events and get a wide variety of pre-owned cars to choose from. Take a look at steps of participation in a physical bidding event of SAMIL.

1. Visit any of your nearest Shriram Automall and fill registration form at the registration counter.
2.    Collect your bidder book and submit an RSD amount of Rs. 20,000. The bidder book contains necessary information on all the pre-owned cars and other vehicles available for disposal in that particular bidding event.
3.   Make your choice from a wide variety of pre-owned cars available for disposal.
4.  Then physically inspect all your chosen options in the parking area. A Samilian will assist you in making the correct decision through his expert opinion. 
5.   After inspection, visit inside the bidding hall to participate in the bidding event.
6.    Bid on your chosen pre-owned car when it walks the ramp.
7.    To win your dream car, make sure that you become the highest bidder.


“Physical bidding is a new concept in India and has earned immense prominence in a short span of time. In order to attract Indians and their dreams, we have made it an extremely exciting and trustworthy platform through which people can acquire and dispose a wide variety of pre-owned vehicles and equipment.” – Mr. Sameer Malhotra, CEO of SAMIL

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