BENEFIT OF BUYING A CERTIFIED USED CAR FROM A DEALER-2015.

The used car segment in India is increasing becoming competative,both in terms of it's potential to generate sales volumes and higher margins, is evident from the surge in the number of car manufacturers who have entered the pre-owned cars business.This business has recently taken a huge leap with the arrival of  'Certified' Pre-Owned car gaints. By "Certified used" or "Certified Pre-Owned", we mean used cars that are offered for sale by your local dealer. Gone are days when your idea of purchasing a used car in India was limited to a workshop or a private seller.Today,the era of the manufacturer certified pre-owned vehicle is in full swing.The buyers these days have access to Certified used cars, Good post Sale Service, Special financing  and much more.Times have changed when used cars were  ill kept at workshop or even showrooms. From private seller, to certified used car dealers, nowadays you have many choices when it comes to where you purchase your vehicle, but buying a car from a certified Pre owned dealer has many good reasons and  benefits:

1. Certified Pre-owned vehicle with a manufacture's warranty generally have to meet higher mechanical standards.Well that's exactly what you get when you purchase a certified used car. Not all used cars can qualify for Certified Pre-Owned programs, and terms vary from one brand to the next, but any True certified Pre-owned program will include atleast a 100-point inspection of the car..If problems are found, the factory-trained technicians will fix it or disqualify the car from the program.The Certified warranty protection takes effect when the original warranty exprires and like a new car warranty, offers coverage for a certain number of years or kms,whichever comes first.Here expert engineers will do certain technical checks on the car and assure you of the reliability and quality of the used car that you are about to buy
2. By buying a certified pre-owned vehicle from big dealers, you get ample selection of used cars to choose from.You can buy a higher model in your budget.Would you not like  having all the extra benefits of higher models including Mp3/Cd player,Power windows,Good Upholsttery,etc. Here you can Test drive as many vehicles you want too.
3. The dealer helps you complete the Loan Finance deals then and there with the finance company and is motivated to get you instant loan approval.
4. Pre-owned used car sales dealers also offer great post-sale services.For example, Hyundai Advantage offers two free services on your purchase of a used car in India.While, Ford Assured offers 3 free services when you buy a certified used car.No longer do you have to fight with the mechanic over a the replacment of a broken part.
5. The dealer helps you complete all the car transfer paper works with the RTO office.

Buying a certified used car from a dealer can be more expensive than buying one from a private seller or a workshop, but you have more Legal Protection if things go wrong.Buying a car from a dealer is the safest way to buy as you get the maximum legal protection. But you need to buy from a reliable dealer.Look for  an established good reputation dealer.Before you buy,make sure you are happy with the quality of the car taking into account the following points:

• its age and make.
• its past history and mileage.
• the price you intend to pay.
• what you intend to use the car for.

BUYING A USED CAR FROM CERTIFIED USED CAR DEALER- PROS AND CONS:

PROS-

• Dealers provides only Certified cars-this means you are less likely to be cheated.
• Dealers provide you with ample of selection of used cars in one location.
• Dealers provides warranties on used vehicles.
• Dealers offers Financing options.
• Vehicles are inspected by certified trained technicians.
• Dealers can be easily contacted should a problem arise.
• Dealers helps you with car registration process at the RTO office.
• Some car manufactuer dealers provides you Free after sale services too.
• Too much problem cars are repaired or disqualified from the list.

CONS-

• Pricing of certified used cars will always be higher than that from a private seller.
• There is very less room for negotiations with regards to price.
• It is easy to get caught up with Sales promotion incentives like season/festival special discounts.

LAST MINUTE "DIY"  CHECKLIST-

Just before you take delivery of your certified used car from the dealer,there are certain last minute 'Do It Yourself' checklist by which even a layman can determine if the a car has any problems:

1. Check engine Vibrations when the engine is at idle.
2. Check any leak for the Coolant bottle.
3. Check for any Fuel leakages by driving away from the parked spot to another spot.
4. Check the battery conditions by oning the headlights,etc.
5. Check the wiper works at all speed.
6. Switch on all lights and check including the indicators,headlights,cabin roof lamps,etc.
7. Check if the power windows work properly.
8. Check the Central Locking systems.
9. Check the wear and tear of the clutch pedal rubber.
10. Check the handbrake lever operations.
11. Check the front and rear bumpers for any scratches.
12. Check if the Tool box and Jacky with lever is there.
13. make sure you are given 2 Keys of the car.
14. Keep an eye out for the warning lights on the Instrument Cluster during the test drives.
15. Ensure the A/C works fine and cools the cabin quickly enough.

After reading this, if you need to look at CERTIFIED Pre-Owned Dealers in India,Here are some of the Dealers:

1- MARUTI  TRUE  VALUE-

In 2001,Maruti Suzuki's "True Value", selling and buying used cars was launched in Bangalore and Delhi and elsewhere.Today Maruti True Value is India's Larest certified used car dealer network with around 867 outlets spreading across 648 Indian cities.It provides:

• Two-Year warranty.
• 120 Quality checks
• 3- free services.

2- MAHINDRA FIRST CHOICE-

Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd, has a network of 364 outlets spreading across 208 locations in the country.First look provides: 

• Warranty of 1 year.
• 118 Quality checks.
• 24 x 7 Roadside Assistance.

3- HYUNDAI    ADVANTAGE-

Hyundai  Advantage, has a network of 340 outlets spreading across 224 Indian cities.

It  Provides: 

• Warranty of 1 year.
• 147 points quality checks.
• 2-Free Services.
• Verified Vehicle history.

4- TOYOTA U TRUST-

Toyota U Trust has over 50 outlets in India and is vastly increasing. It provides:

• Warranty of 2 years.
• 124 point quality Inspection.
• 3-Free Services.
• Verified Vehicle history.

5- TATA MOTORS- ASSURED-

• Warranty of 1 year.
• Assurance of Quality of vehicle.
• 24 x 7 Roadside Assistance.
• 3-Free Services.

6- GM CERTIFIED-

• Warranty of 2 years.
• 172 point quality Inspection.
• 3-DAY/ 150 KMS Customer satisfaction guarantee.
• 24 x 7 Roadside Assistance.

7- AUDI APPROVED PLUS-

• Warranty of 2 years.
• 300+ point quality Inspection.
• 3-DAY/ 150 KMS Customer satisfaction guarantee.
• 12 MONTHS Roadside Assistance.
• 30 days exchange policy.

                                           

8- HONDA AUTO TERRACE-

• Warranty of 1 year.
• Assurance of Quality of vehicle.

9- FORD ASSURED-

• Warranty of 1 year.
• 124 point quality Inspection.

10- BMW  PREMIUM-

• Warranty of 2 years.
• 70  point quality Inspection.

Complete Service: We recommend that, upon delivery, you must get the car entirely serviced and all fluids / filters / belts changed (as necessary).

Good luck with your search!

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