Used SUV Car buying guide IV

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  • Start making your calls and schedule an appointment with the official SUV car owners.

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    • It may be a good idea to take the time to make phone calls and enquire to confirm all vehicle information that is important to you: mileage, color, transmission, Air conditioning, ABS or for any other options that may be in your interest.
    •  Additionally, if you can establish a rapport with the Internet salesperson, it will boost your confidence before you visit the lot.
    • Ask your dealer agent to directly set-up a meeting with the original owners and be sure to ask the following questions.

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      •  When did you buy the SUV car? How many previous owners? Current mileage?
      •  Any previous accidents in the SUV car? Major repairs? Any repair needed now?
      •  What's the mechanical condition of the SUV car? Any concerns?
      •  General condition of the SUV car? Interior? Exterior?
      •  Any rust? Scratches? Any other damages in the SUV car?
      •  Where the SUV car has been serviced? Are the service records available?
      •  What is the reason for selling the SUV car?
      •  Any liens?

 

  • You can request for original SUV car papers and certificates keeping in mind all the legal aspects? Also evaluate the SUV car’s conditions
    • Check the SUV car insurance papers and vehicle history report. These documents reveal details related to the corresponding SUV car and its road history, such as if the SUV car has been in any accidents or if it has seen any recurring technical faults.
    • Also ensure that the SUV car owner has the original Registration Certificate (RC).
    • An original copy of the vehicle warranty and maintenance certificate is also an essential component that the seller should be able to show you while selling the SUV car.
    • Exterior Checks

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      • Inspect the exterior of the SUV car to ensure that it is well-maintained and that any blemishes on the exterior has been considered by the seller while quoting the SUV car price
      • Check for dents, scratches, and nicks on the SUV car exterior.
      • Check if there are any obvious signs of re-painting or rusting.
      • You also need to check the condition of the tire. If in case you find any wear and tear on the tire, check for reasons.
      • Also check the date of manufacturing on the SUV car tires. If in case the date on the SUV tire does not match the date of SUV car purchase, inquire about the specific reasons as to why the SUV tires were replaced.
      • Check if there is any oil leakage in the place where the SUV car is parked. Black or brown stains indicate an oil or transmission fluid leak and purple stain indicates leakage of the transmission fluid.
      • Check the condition of the bonnet. If the SUV car has met with any frontal type of accidents, then there may be some visible signs on the bonnet that indicates a paint job or replacement of parts.

 

    • Interior Checks

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      • Inspect the following interior aspects of the SUV car:
      • Check the condition of the engine. Any serious frontal accidents usually leave a mark on the engine. If the engine is not the same as indicated in the SUV car documents, then inquire into the reasons for engine change.
      • Check the quality of the steering wheel, brake pedals, and the dashboard.
      • See if the cockpit and instrumentation appeals to you.
      • Check for the quality and look of other SUV car electronics and technologies that the SUV car interiors are equipped with.
      • Check how many new and advanced features the SUV car owner has fitted in the interiors of the SUV car. You can evaluate the SUV car price depending on the same.
      • Check under the rubber lining on the interior of the SUV car door. If the SUV car has received a paint job due to an accident, the owner may not have re-painted the invisible portions of the SUV car.
      • Also check the quality of the SUV car seat covers and other upholstery.

 

  • General SUV Car Checks: Apart from the exterior and interior check you also need to check whether the SUV car has been a victim of floods or water logging. In cities like Mumbai where there is heavy rain fall, most of the SUV cars get damaged during monsoon.

 

  • Look for marks of water lines on the engine and the radiator.
  • Check for presence of moisture on the metal rust under the SUV car seat.
  • Check if the air filters are soaked with debris.

 

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