Jan Feb or March? What are the best months to sell your car

There are certain times in a year, month or week when you should purchase certain goods. Car is also one of them. Usually companies when selling new cars give some promotional offer during the weekend. Another time when there is high sale of cars is during festivals. In India usually the companies provide some kind of discount and in those two or three days there is huge rush. The same goes for used cars but here the dealers are even smarter. They do not advertise the offers but one has to negotiate well with them for the used car prices.

For buying used car, one should not go to the dealers in the weekend, in the beginning or mid month and also in the beginning or mid of the year.

Similarly if you go to the dealer in the month end to buy a used car you will be able to better bargain with the used car prices. These dealers have a deadline that in one month the will be selling a particular number of cars and usually the number is high and they cannot meet it always. So if you go in the month end days then you can get a better deal as he will be willing to sell the used car at your price then or at the least close to your price. If you go to the dealer around the end of the year, like around the months October, November and December you will be able to better negotiate with the price than the other months. Just like before the dealers have the deadline to meet, the number of sales they do in a year and they will be more willing to sell the car at a negotiable price than the other months. They are also willing to clear out the stock and get new stock in the beginning of the year.

If you go to a dealer during the weekend for buying a used car, then there is quite a lot of rush for buying. Statistics have shown that in India used cars are sold more than new cars and thus the time when you go  to buy the car and there is quite a lot of rush then the dealer will bargain much and will stick to his price. It is considered that Monday is a slow day for business because whatever sale they have on the weekend days like Friday, Saturday and also Sunday they calculate them on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday are the perfect days to go to a dealer to buy used car. Business is considered to be slow on the beginning of the week and especially on those two days and if you go to the dealer for buying the used car you will be able to get a better bargain.

Thus the time to go to a dealer for buying used car is the beginning of the week, end of the month and end of the year. Instead of January one should go around March April then one cans trike a better deal with the dealer. 

HOW TO BUY A USED CAR

An ever increasing demand for new cars makes an obvious surge in the market for old cars as well. Buying a used car is not the end of the world. In fact, sometimes it is the more logical option. Albeit, there are a few lowdowns of buying a used car of which mental satisfaction and chances of getting duped during the purchase, ace the list.

So the first thing to cross off your plan list when buying a car is – Homework. You need to plan ahead of time all the pre-requisites in your car of choice – what kind of model you want to buy, what is your budget regarding it, what are the features that you wish to incorporate in your dream car and also make sure you are well informed about the source of your second hand car. Deciding on the car model and the desired features probably comprise of the easiest decision. The effort and diligence comes your way when finalizing on the finance part of your plan.Since car purchasing can prove to be a rather emotional event, one may feel carried away and spend more than they plan to. Also the source of the used car should be a reliable one otherwise chances of the car breaking down after a few months of use becomes a common feature.

The next step in the process would include knowing the car history in a proper certified manner. Also to know about the complete accident history of the car of your purchase is very important. For that, contacting the seller’s regular service station or insurance company is the best way out. Also one should be well aware of the warranties on the car and getting to know about them helps one avail the warranty coverage if any.

It is important to know about the car model that one wishes to buy. Discontinued cars should not be bought and prior knowledge about discontinued cars rids one of opportunities to be duped by the seller.

The third step would be to check out the car of choice. Existing problems about the car of purchase can be discovered by checking it out properly. And after that one should verify a number of documents pertaining to the car such as –

·         RTO tax receipt

·         Car registration certificate

·         Insurance

·         Original invoice

·         Finance NOC

One should always remember that when purchasing, negotiations are always entertained and one can easily hassle to get the price he/she wants for the car.

Certain points to remember when purchasing a car –

·         Duplicate keys must be received with the car

·         Brokerage fees should be bargained upon

·         During delivery of the car, a delivery note must be present recording the exact time, date and odometer reading.

·         The car must be received completely services with complete replenishment of fluids with changed filters and belts (as necessary).

·         The insurance of the car should be transferred to the buyer’s name at the time of delivery.

·         Many unpopular cars that may prove to be quite reliable in the long run have high demand in the resale markets and these often become the centre of attention for potential used car buyers.

How Much Is My Car Worth? Probably More Than You Think

When you think of selling your car, a lot of questions creep up in your mind about a lot of things. Questions regarding the condition of the car, the various factors which will influence the price of the car, deciding about the correct price of the car and many more. So, when you decide to sell your car to people who are buying a car it is always advisable to consult an expert. An expert, who follows a scientific process to derive the value of your car so that you get a fair deal. You can sell your car in any condition at the best price to people who are buying a car.

The manufacturer company plays an important role to determine the value of a second hand car. There are certain companies for whom their cars fetch a higher resale value than the others. Then there is the car segment which also plays a major role. Higher the segment lesser will be the resale value. You should know this rule before quoting your price to people who are buying a car.

The car which makes a good first impression will always fetch you a higher value from people who are buying a car. The first impression that a car makes is influenced by a number of factors. The exterior and the interior of the car mostly decide about its first impression. The maintenance which has been carried out under the hood also plays an important role. The speed lag, the suspension, the underneath and the cornering are the drive-abilities. The noise of the engine also an important as it generally tells us a lot about the health of the engine. A well maintained car with clean interiors having a good neat and clean seat cover, clean floor mats, a covered steering wheel, a well maintained AC and glitch free windows is surely going to make a great impression. A perfume is a very good idea to deck up the aesthetic factor as well.

Like the interiors, the exterior also plays an important role for people who are buying a car. A fresh coat of paint, dents and bruises well taken care of and a rust free body is surely going to make an impact. Various car functions like the AC functions, the central-locking system, the power windows, Lights, indicators, steering, door-locks, and the braking abilities – all of these highly influence the price factor.

Age of the car is a very important aspect which decides the resale value. With increasing age the resale value of the car undergoes depreciation. Like age, the number of previous owners that a car has also influences the price of a second hand car. It is inversely proportional which means the increase in the number of previous owners decreases the price of the car. The distance travelled by the car is another important parameter which decides the price factor for people who are buying a car from you. The value of a second hand car decreases with the increase in the number of kilometers travelled.

Keeping the papers ready and clean also helps in getting a fairdeal. Various factors like the insurance details, the banking details for any outstanding loans, the pollution checks, the chassis number registration details and the ownership details, the maintenance logbook details impact the price factor.

So, whatever may be the condition of your car, if you seek an expert help you can always get a fair price from people who looking for buying a car.

2017 Hyundai Eon Facelift Launch in Mid-2017

Starting from hatch backs to sedans and SUVs, Hyundai has given quite a variety to the Indian car lovers to choose from.  Hyundai is an automobile company in India which has car of almost each and every segment plying on the roads. Hyundai’s portfolio has cars like i10, Eon, Tucson, Xcent, Verna, Creta and many more.

The Hyundai Eon has the signature fluidic design of Hyundai as far exterior styling and designs are concerned. The Hyundai Eon has both petrol and LPG variants. The car is very well suited for Indian roads. The entry level car of the Hyundai lineup is available in five different colors. 2017 is going to see a new facelift make model of the car. The company has planned to launch it in mid- 2017.

The dual tone chrome radiator grill and the large air intake render a very sporty and trendy look to the front of the new make model. This also maximizes the radiator cooling and the engine efficiency. The headlamps have a swept back style and provide a very good illumination. The fog lamps are trendy as well. From the sides the sloping roof makes the side of the car look like an arch. The door handles have a boy color and the outside rear view mirrors have a dual tone to deck up the style statement. The spoiler is also sporty with a high mounted LED stop lamp. Overall the car is 3495 mm in length, 1550 mm in width and 1500mm in height with roof rails. These dimensions help to make its presence felt on the roads. It has also got a reasonable wheel base of 2380 mm as well. The suspension system is also good with Mc person Strut suspension at the front and Torsion Beam Axle suspension at the rear of the make model.  

The interiors of the make model have got a stylish overview and there are a number of different driving indicators on the dash board. The entertainment system consists of an integrated audio system with 2 DIN Radio plus MP3 and has USB and Aux-in as well. Other features include a tilt steering, air conditioning, power steering and power windows. The ORVMs are internally adjustable and remote key less entry ensure convenience to the maximum.

Under the hood the petrol make model has two types of variants. One variant with a 0.8 L MPi engine which throws back a power of 56 Ps and a torque of 7.6 Kgm. The another one has a 1.0L Kappa engine which throws back a power of 69 Ps and a torque of 9.6 Kgm. It has got a fuel tank capacity of 32 Litres. There is a 5 speed manual gear box which takes care of the transmission. As far as mileage is concerned the 0.8 L version gives 21.1 kmpl while the 1.0 L Kappa version throws back 20.3 kmpl.

Hyundai has also taken care of the safety and security features. The Eon make model has both the driver airbags. The reinforced body structure and the engine immobilizer ensure safety during the emergencies. Apart from these there is central locking facility and child safety rear door locks have also been installed. Overall the Hyundai Eon is a good purchase as far buying a hatchback in India is concerned.

How to sell your vehicle

It can get very tricky at times and you can face a lot of dilemmas while you sell your car. Deciding about the right price of the car is one such dilemma, Then there are brokers and there charges, then there is the hassle of negotiation and all that. The valuation of the car is one very important step which needs to be done before you sell your car. Getting your car valuated by experts fetches you the optimum value for your vehicle so that you don’t end up underselling. The valuation of the car is carried out on a number of factors.

Clear and upto date paper works also ensure a high value if you want to sell your car. The insurance, the banking updates for any sort of loans, the pollution control checks, the chassis number registration and the ownership details, the maintenance details are very important for fetching higher value while you sell your car.

Age of the car is a very important aspect which decides the value for used cars. With increasing age the selling value also undergo depreciation. Every other day the automobile companies are coming up with new models. So the older the car becomes, the more outdated it becomes. Moreover, many a time older models face a problem with the spare parts availability as companies stop their production. The age of the car also influences its drive quality as well. The speed lag, the suspension, the underneath and the cornering are the drive-abilities. The noise of the engine also an important as it generally tells us a lot about the health of the engine. Various car functions like the AC functions, the central-locking system, the power windows, Lights, indicators, steering, door-locks, and the braking abilities – all of these highly influence the value for which you sell your car. Like the interiors, the exterior can also be checked for painting, dents and rusts etc. A car with a good first impression will always garner a higher resale value.

The distance travelled by the car is another important parameter which is judged for used car valuation. The used car prices decrease with the increase in the number of kilometers travelled. Fuel efficiency is a very important factor and as the mileage goes down the price goes down as well when you sell your car.

The maintenance under the hood influences the drive abilities and the overall condition of the car to a large extent. A well maintained car with clean interiors having a good neat and clean seat cover, clean floor mats, a covered steering wheel, a well maintained AC and glitch free windows is surely going to make a great impression. A perfume is a very good idea to deck up the aesthetic factor as well.

If you sell your car to an individual owner, it is surely going to fetch you more than selling it to a used car dealer.  Do not be in a hurry to sell your car; you may end up underselling your vehicle. The location factor also plays an important role in the valuation of second hand cars. Cars have their own set geographical range like certain cities or towns in which they are more popular. There are certain models which are famous in a particular area but they may not be the favorites in the other areas. A car sold in its favorite area will fetch a higher price naturally.

New generation Santro to be replacement for i10

The first edition of the Hyundai Santro was very famous in India. It was a hot cake for its slightly odd proportions, till it was discontinued in 2014. The i10 filled in the gap. But now, the company is planning to launch an upgraded version of the model- the new generation Santro which is likely to replace the i10. The next generation Santro is most likely to make it to the markets in 2017. Once launched this new version of the Santro will give a stiff competition to likes of Chevrolet Beat, Maruti Wagon R and the top models of Renault Kwid.

The Hyundai Santro which operated in India had an engine of 1.0L which was later upgraded to 1.1L and this same upgraded version powers the i10. This upgraded version of the new generation Santro is expected to have a more efficient engine in terms of power generation as well as fuel efficiency. It is expected to have a petrol variant only with the transmission being taken care of by a 5-speed manual gearbox. The CNG variant and the AMT versions are also expected.

As per reports the tall boy design of the original version of Santro is going to be dropped and a crossover look is going to be rendered to make it more stylish. As this car is likely to replace hyundai grand i10 it is expected to have exteriors and interiors which are almost similar. The radiator grille at the front of the car gives a distinct look to the i10. It has an electric sunroof, which can be made to slide forward or backward by a button. The front bumper and the fog lights render a sporty look to the car. The headlamps are long and slating which further adds up to the style quotient of the exterior front.  The rear view mirrors have turn indicators fitted in them and they can also be heated electronically to remove the mist. The tail lamp and the bumper at the rear give elegance to the car.

As the new generation Santro is being designed to suit the younger population, it is expected to have great interiors.  The dashboard, the infotainment system, the upholstery, the seats and the overall tone of the cabin are expected to be of classy standards. Presently the i10 has a dual tone light brown and beige interior. The dashboard has the audio system in it and the audio and the Bluetooth controls are placed on the steering wheel for the comfort of the driver.

As far as the security features are concerned, the new Santro is expected to have ABS which prevents wheels from getting locked during emergencies. Apart from this the model is also expected to have dual airbags at the front which is presently there in i10. Seatbelts with pretensioners, reverse parking sensors and camera, multi reflector fog lamps and warning lamps in the instrument cluster are all expected to be there in the new version of Santro. Overall with all the features and the previous reputation and popularity it had, the next generation Hyundai Santro is definitely going to be a car to watch out for.

Best used cars in Mumbai

Mumbai being a metropolitan city is always crowded. The crowd and the entire population of Mumbai depend upon the public transportation for its daily travel purposes. It is often seen that the public transports get so packed up that even people lose their lives in the rush. Travelling by convenient transportation can also be an issue sometimes as the cost of travelling is very high. To curb all these circumstances there is a huge demand for second hand cars in the city of Mumbai.  You can never get enough of the vehicles that are in demand in the city.

Always buying a new car is not an appropriate option for each and everybody. People tend to have low income and to manage the cost they often go for second hand or used cars. The only reason why used cars are in demand is that the cost of buying a used car is much less than that of a new one.  Not only is the cost but there many other factors that add up to the cost when you decide to buy a new car. The insurance policies, the different tax issues are the extra added expenses that you need to pay when you are buying a new car.

But the moment you switch to a used car issue all you expenses are dropped by more than 80 percent of the original dime. And in a city with crowded functions often carrying out a new car is difficult. You have to take good care of the car and keep it well maintained all the time. This is a very difficult situation when you have to travel each and every day. So when you are buying a used car this particular stress of yours is mutilated by the fact that there are already few scratches on the car and you have nothing to worry about if you get a few more.

There are a variety of car models which have attained the height of popularity in the city of Mumbai. Small families opt for the Maruti Alto which can be seen in plenty in and around the city. Then you have the Maruti Suzuki Swift which is another very popular car of Mumbai and is very much seen driven by the youth basically. Other cars like the Skoda Fabia, Chevrolet Beat, Honda Civic are also among the popular models in Mumbai.

You can also get your hands on certified used cars if you are willing to pay a little more than the required. Certified used cars can assure you of the warranty of the car and other mechanisms. Your car is in a first class working condition if you have a certified one. Many dealerships participate in this certification to make sure you get the value of your money and do not end up investing in a dead machine. So if you are looking for used cars in Mumbai then all these above options are very convenient for you. 

How to decide the right sale price for your used car

Finalizing the decision to sell a used car is influenced by a number of factors. The most important confusion which creeps up in mind is to decide the right price of the car. There is a risk associated while deciding the price. If you overprice the car it is very difficult to find a prospective buyer for the car. On the other hand there is the fear of monetary loss if you undersell your vehicle. The best way to decide the right price is to evaluate the used car on a number of parameters.

The price of the car when it was newly purchased is a very important factor which influences the price for used cars. The usage, the distance travelled by the car or in other word the number of kilometres the car has travelled and the condition of the car. With increasing age the increase in the usage and the distance travelled is quite natural. And so the price decreases.

Another very important factor which determines the price is the fuel efficiency it provides. The quality of the fuel used, the maintenance of the engine oils which affect the brakes, the clutch, and the overall drive-abilities are very important. used cars having higher fuel efficiency are going to have a higher value.

Age of the car is a very important aspect which decides the resale value. With increasing age the resale value of the car undergoes depreciation. Day after day the automobile companies are coming up with new models. So the older the car becomes, the more outdated becomes the model. The age of the car also influences its drive-abilities.

Age of the car is a very important aspect which decides the resale value. With increasing age the resale value of the car undergoes depreciation. Day after day the automobile companies are coming up with new models. So the older the car becomes, the more outdated becomes the model. The age of the Used Car also influences its drive-abilities.

The car which makes a good first impression will always garner a higher value. The first impression that a car makes is influenced by a number of factors. The exterior and the interior of the car mostly decide about its first impression. The maintenance which has been carried out under the hood also plays an important role. The speed lag, the suspension, the underneath and the cornering are the drive-abilities. The noise of the engine also an important as it generally tells us a lot about the health of the engine. A well maintained car with clean interiors having a good neat and clean seat cover, clean floor mats, a covered steering wheel, a well maintained AC and glitch free windows is surely going to make a great impression. A perfume is a very good idea to deck up the aesthetic factor as well.

Like the interiors, the exterior also plays an important role. A fresh coat of paint, dents and bruises well taken care of and a rust free body is surely going to make an impact. Various car functions like the AC functions, the central-locking system, the power windows, Lights, indicators, steering, door-locks, and the braking abilities – all of these highly influence the price factor for used cars.