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A step by step guide to sell your used car

Second hand used car market is rapidly growing in India. More than 50% of the people across the nation prefer second-hand car instead of a brand new model. If you purchase or sell your used car from a trusted person or dealership, it can help you crack the best deal of your life. Nowadays, the selling and purchasing procedure of a second-hand car is very simplified and not much of a hassle for the owners. We have prepared a detailed step by step guide for the people who are interested in selling their second hand used car. These steps will be beneficial and can help you crack the greatest deal.

Choose where to sell your car

First of all, you need to decide where and to whom you want to sell your car. Self your vehicle to your personal or private contact, or you can contact your nearest local dealership or online dealers, or you can trade your old used car for a brand new model from the dealers. All the methods have their pros and cons. Hence, we will recom…

Sanitize and Disinfect your car during COVID19 lockdown

Due to the rapid increase of the patients affected with coronavirus, most of the nations are under lockdown situation. A lockdown is only a proven and effective way to prevent the spreading of the coronavirus. In this crucial time, most of the people are spending their time in their homes; therefore, cleaning and sanitizing your surroundings is essential. Apart from our homes, most of us own a vehicle, and we must sanitize and disinfect the car during this pandemic period. It is rightly said that prevention is always better than cure. Hence we must take care of hygiene and cleanliness of our surroundings. Here are some of the steps you can follow to sanitize and disinfect your car.

Sanitize and disinfect the exterior surface

Start with cleaning the exterior of your vehicle. We recommend you wash your motor-vehicle with soap and water. It is beneficial in fighting harmful germs and viruses. You can also wipe the car on alternate days and wash it once a week.…

How to apply for e-Pass during the lockdown in India

The Indian Government decided to extend the lockdown in the country till 3rd May to control the spread of coronavirus pandemic. Many nations lost their citizens due to the spread of the COVID19 virus. We thank our Government for taking such preventive measures to keep the country safe. The Government has initiated some rules and regulations during the lockdown period to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The force is punishing the ones not respecting the laws. Only shops selling essential items are open, and the movement of vehicles carrying essential goods is allowed. But in an emergency, you can apply for the e-pass to commute.

What is an e-pass?

An e-pass is a digital pass that proves your allowance to commute within or inter cities or states. The State Government issues e-passes only for people with specific jobs or in emergencies. The duties include people involved in the movement of essential goods and medicines, police, courier services, journalists, an…

Finance your second hand used car

Second hand used cars are becoming very popular in today's market. Customers want to utilize their money wisely, and hence going for a well- maintained second-hand vehicle. You can easily purchase a better variant of the same model if you choose to buy a second hand used car. Since this market is enormous, you must be careful while taking any big step. You must look for trusted dealerships like Maruti Suzuki True Value and buy the certified second hand models. These dealers will also help in arranging loan and financing your purchase. Here we have listed some of the ways to arrange loans and finance options for buying a second hand used car.

Banks will give loans for your second hand car

Yes, you heard it right. It is a misconception that banks give loans only for buying a brand new car. Since the used car market is rapidly growing, the banks nowadays show interest in providing loans to the customers for purchasing a second hand car. The banks are only con…

How to take care of the car during coronavirus lockdown

The Coronavirus pandemic is now spreading rapidly across the country. The 21-day lockdown to suppress the spread of COVID-19 is one of the best decisions the Indian government took in the past few days. Since the government can also increase the lockdown period, the movement of the people will still be limited to only specific people. Nowadays, transportation is on halt, and hence our cars and motorcycles are not in use for such a long time. Taking care of our vehicles is our responsibility. So, here are some of the ways you can take care of your car during coronavirus lockdown.

Take care of the exterior of the car

First of all, during lockdown, try to clean your vehicle at least twice a week. It will be exposed to the outer atmosphere and will get covered with dust and dirt. The accumulation of the dust and direct exposure to sunlight may cause damage to the body paint of the car. Hence, it is advisable to keep the car under shade or cover your 4-wheeler.…

Benefits of buying a second hand car

Every person wants to buy their dream car. It can be a new model directly from the showroom or a refurbished used second hand car. Many people hesitate to buy a pre-owned car. According to the data, almost 50% of the buyers land up in buying a second car hand, which is correct. Others believe that they might gamble if they go for an old used car, and land up in wasting their money. Through the medium of our website, we intend to make people aware. We want to tell you that cracking an excellent deal for a second hand car from a trusted dealer is the best purchase you can make. There are many benefits of buying a second hand car over a new one. Hence taking care of these benefits and doing in-depth research before buying can help you in making one of the best decisions of your life.

Second hand car are cheaper than a new one

According to the records, the depreciation value of cars is very high. The cost of the branded vehicle gets reduced by almost 10% as s…

Steps to take care before buying second hand cars

Second hand car market in India is rapidly growing and improving day by day. People usually prefer to buy a pre owned car as compared to the new one. It saves a huge amount of money and makes it possible to buy the dream car you want in that tight budget. The second hand car market is now more organized, fluent, and can get you the best experience possible. But still, you must know some important things to take care before buying for a pre owned vehicle. Hence to make your work easier, we have make a guide and listed down the essential things to take care before making your purchase.

Know Your Budget

The first and the primary point to think upon is your budget. Decide a rough budget that you can spend on the purchase. Also, make your mind clear on how much you can stretch your budget. Today's dealers are very sharp and can easily convince you to extend your budget. Also, today's pre owned car market is such evolved that you can purchase your car through …

Best Second hand car dealers in Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Buying second hand or used cars is not an easy task to do. And it becomes more complicated when there are many options available in a small price bracket range. Therefore to find the best car dealers to whom you can trust and expect the best experience plays a significant role in any customer's journey of buying a second hand car. Hence we bring you some of the best second hand Car Dealers in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. These are the trusted places to buy a well furbished used car.

Honey Car Bazar

Honey Car Bazar is one of the top dealers of second hand vehicles. The dealership has an experience of over 30 plus years and hence have gained the trust of their clients. They believe that customer satisfaction is equally crucial to the products and services offered. The company deals in various companies like Hyundai, Maruti Suzuki, Chevrolet, Ford, etc. Anyone who is looking for refurbished cars can check them out for unique models and best prices.Address: Shop No …

Value of a second hand Skoda Octavia

The new Skoda Octavia has been recently introduced in October 2013. Due to this launch, Skoda Auto India would be phasing out the current Laura over a period of time. What this also means that prices of the older Octavia in the used car market may just go down further. At present, a 2007 model of the old Octavia, available from 2001-2010, with 55,000 kms on the odo, can be purchased at about Rs. 4.50 lakhs.

As a comparison, the build quality of the older Octavia appears stronger than the current one. Space inside this vehicle is good enough for 5 adults to sit comfortably. Upholstery is mostly made of leather. A special edition of this vehicle, called Lauren& Klement (L&K) also comes with panoramic sunroof. Though the car is not great looking, Skoda has managed to keep the design simple and functional.

For a car that was priced close to Rs. 12 lakhs, it also has …

Sedans that were discontinued in India

Sedans are three box vehicles that have separate areas for boot, sitting and engine. The first sedan that came to India was the Hindustan Motors (HM) Contessa, which was launched in 1983. Similarly, other vehicles introduced in the country that were discontinued later were the Maruti Esteem, Maruti Baleno, Hyundai Accent, Ford Ikon and Ford Escort.

1. HM Contessa- This luxurious 4-door family sedan was originally based on the design of the 1979 Vauxhall Victor. It was originally fitted with a 1.5 litre BMC B-series engine which developed only 50 bhp of power, but it got a 1.8 litre 4ZB1 Isuzu engine in a few years and a 2.0 litre Isuzu 4FC1 diesel engine during the 90s. Its interiors were surprisingly quiet and very comfortable. This is the only Indian vehicle that is reminiscent of the American muscle cars built in the 1960s and 70s. Just like the Ambassador, this vehicle was also built like a tank. However, it…

Some guidelines for getting used car loans in India

A lot of information about loans for new cars is easily available over the Internet. However, there are few sites providing accurate information on second hand car loans and adequate details are also not available. The following article tried to throw some light on the general rules for used vehicle loans, but in no particular order.

1) It is always better to apply for a bigger bank rather than considering offerings from small lenders. This helps get a better idea of the competition.

2) Interest rates on loans for used cars are higher than those for new cars. The interest rates are calculated on the basis of age of the vehicle, model and customer profile. Loans cannot be availed for cars more than 4-5 years old. If a new car is financed at 11-14%, a used car would cost 14-16%.

3) At best, 75% of the vehicle’s value can be financed b…

Type of fuel that best suits your car in India

Almost every buyer today has a hard time deciding whether to purchase a petrol, diesel or a CNG vehicle, looking at the current fuel inflation rate. Sample this: diesel is priced at Rs. 51.97/ litre, petrol at Rs. 74.10/ litre and CNG at Rs. 41.9/ kg in New Delhi. There is also a decision to be taken whether to install a CNG kit or to purchase a factory fitted CNG vehicle. We try to look at all these issues as per our experience in the field.

Factors influencing the buyer decision

a) Environment friendly: CNG is known to produce lower levels of carbon monoxide as against petrol and diesel. Overall emissions are 20% lower on an average. Interestingly, even diesel produces emissions that are 15% lesser than petrol, which is due to new technology.

b) Cost of purchase: A petrol vehicle would be Rs. 4000-8000 cheaper than a correspondi…