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      Tips on Buying a Used Car At An Auction

      CarTrade Editorial Team

      CarTrade Editorial Team

      Buying a car is always among the first priorities of an individual after he/she has settled into life. The Indian automotive market is an expansive organisation, which deals in all the aspects related to a vehicle. Be it purchasing a car, accessorising it or selling it, everything can be done through this auto network in no time. Everyday thousands of cars, from domestic and global car makers, are sold in the nation to the concerned buyers. This huge number is equally contributed by new cars as well as the used ones, which are bought through local dealers or renowned pre-owned car brands. A considerable figure suggests that India has a vast market of used and pre-owned cars. Along with the used car dealer network, these automobiles can also be purchased through a number of auctions conducted by various authorities. These auctions are held online as well as at a live venue where the audience can select from a large variety of used cars.

      Tips on buying a used car at an auction
      Tips on buying a used car at an auction
       

      People tending to buy used cars can contact these auction organisers and get a detailed information about their procedure. However, there is a big concern among prospective buyers as to how reliable these auctions are and if the cars exhibited are genuine or not. To measure how trustworthy these events are, one can go through certain tips on used cars at auction.

      1. People should do thorough research about the type of auction they are about to attend, as few of these are only open to the car dealers and not the entire public.

      2. If the kind of auctions is confirmed, one needs to arrive there early so that he/she might find the best cars from the lot and not the weary ones, which are left in at the end.

      3. It is also advised to bring along a car expert, a mechanic or someone who is experienced, at these auctions. A normal human might not identify the flaws with a car even after hours of scrutinising but an auto lover will point the same out with naked eyes.

      4. If possible, have a conversation with few dealers available on site or prior to the venue so that all the doubts are cleared regarding an automobile. Do not select a car based on its outer looks but do a full inspection of it under the hood and at interiors.

      5. Thereafter selecting a model of choice, examine all the documents of the car and if anything seems inaccurate then contact the authorities.

      Keeping in mind these points will help in choosing the right car within the budget of a buyer. Apart from these auction venues, the cars can also be bought or sold through a number of portals also. These portals carry safe transactions and are generally much reliable; however, a background check for the concerned websites must be done. People can auction used cars or buy one from these portals after registering themselves properly. It must also be noted that a second hand car online must not be as good looking in reality as it looks in the uploaded photograph. Therefore, one should be aware of all the points and then only do the calculations for buying a used car.