Ten Common Mistakes People Make at the Car Dealership

When a buyer is buying a used car or new car, there are several mistakes that a buyer commits while he is dealing with the dealership.

1.       One should know exactly what you want

Before one goes to the dealer, the buyer should have a clear perception of what they want. The type of car they require, the car, the model etc. One should do an extensive homework first before going to the car dealership. Walking inside the store with no idea of their actual wants can lead to a real bad buy.

2.       One should take a test drive

There are many buyers who do not believe in taking the test drive. This is a must step that one should not skip. In a test drive, there are several things that one gets to know about the vehicle.

3.       One should negotiate on the basis of the ex showroom price of the vehicle and not the sticker price.

The buyer should first investigate about the vehicle, its manufacturing price and then see how much the dealer is charging for the vehicle. In this way the buyer will be able to strike a better deal.

4.       Do your own financing

Do not rely on the dealer to fix the financing of your vehicle. Usually a dealer proposes to fix because he will get a percentage from it. The buyer will land up spending more money than the actual amount.

5.       Do not pay in a monthly basis

Often we are attracted towards this monthly basis scheme, thinking that we can pay for the amount over a long time slowly and steadily. The dealer also proposes this idea to the buyer because in this way the buyer pays much more money than the actual amount. Hence it is advisable to pay the amount at one go or maximum in two instalments.

6.       If you feel the deal is not good enough then do walk away.

There are dealers who offer attractive proposals on the vehicles. The deals last for 24 to maximum 72 hours. See the deal and if you feel something is fishy do walk away. These are often loops created by the dealer to sell of a vehicle where maybe there is slight or major damage or some other thing. Usually the dealer will put such offers up only when they want to get rid of the material as soon as possible.

7.       One should not discuss trade in too early.

There are times when a buyer wants to sell old vehicle at a better price than the dealer.

8.       One should go to different dealers

There are many buyers who go to just one dealer and finalise the deal and purchase from there. This often leads to a loss. One should visit at least 3 to 4 dealers and see the ex showroom price and then consider the lowest one and negotiate accordingly.

9.       One should always insure

Insurance of the vehicle is very important.

1.   One should always question the dealer well on the extras.

When you are buying a vehicle and you have decided to sign the dotted lines, the dealer often forces upon the extras and charges a hefty amount. The buyer should say no as these extras or add ons he can easily get from the market at a much cheaper rate. 

3 Indicators For Market Smart Used Pricing Decisions

There are certain factors which affect the used car pricing decisions. The probable factors which affect pricing are depreciation factor, location of the seller and checking out other dealers in his locality. But the seller before setting the price should visit websites like indianbluebook.com or carwale.com, zigwheels.com from where he can know the exact condition of his car. You need to fill up the basic queries like the model number, when did you buy and such things and the website will immediately let you know the depreciation rate and the present condition of the car. Accordingly you can set the price keeping a percentage of profit, if you have repaired or repainted the car or changed the tyres just include the price of it in the whole price and give the buyer a reasonable price and also a room for negotiation. In this way the seller can sell his or her vehicle in a stress free manner and does not has to worry about whether he will gain from the transaction or not.

·         The depreciation factor ---The car when it is being used from day 1 it starts depreciating and the depreciation rate varies from vehicle to vehicle. This one important factor which affects the pricing of the car as the buyer will always find out how much the vehicle has depreciated.

·         Location of the seller – This is important because the ex showroom prices vary from state and also the price. The price for used car will also vary according to the ex showroom rates. One can consult the showroom from where they have bought the car and ask them to help them to price it for you.

·         Keeping eyes open and see the other dealers selling similar models – This is another point which the seller should see that in his locality nearby is there any other seller who is selling the same model or similar one. If so then the seller should enquire about the price to know where he stands. By chance if the other seller is offering comparatively lesser price then it is probable that he will get more buyers.

Thus these are the three factors which the seller needs to keep in mind while deciding upon the price of the used car. 

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. 

All you need to know about the Maruti Alto 800

Launched in India in 2012 the Maruti Alto 800 is among the choice cars in India. This compact hatchback car hugely improved over the older version of Alto and is a great contender in the small car segment. Here are a few facts that one should know about this great buy-

·         Engine- The Alto 800 comes with only one 796 cc engine that delivers 47.3bhp at 6000rpm and 69Nm at 3500rpm powered by a 5-speed manual transmission. The Alto is available in petrol as well as CNG variants. Cable Type Gear Shift Mechanism and Detect Pin Technology (DPT) is installed for smooth and precise gear shifting. Diagonal Shift Assist (DSA) adds to the comfort by assisting in effortless shifting and a flat torque curve prevents frequent gear shifts.

·         Mileage- A mileage 22.74kmpl on highways and 17.0kmpl in the city is offered by Alto 800 petrol variants. The CNG variants claim to give an astonishing mileage of 33.44 km per kg.

·         Design- The new aerodynamic and edgy design of the Alto 800 brings a fresh sporty appeal to the car. Its sleek design packs a punch with bold new bumper grille and trendy headlamps. Addition of the front fog lamp profile enhances the sharp features. The new designer seat, door trim fabrics, ergonomically designed rear-headrest and spacious interiors make this budget car a favorite. Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 is available in a wide range of spunky colors including Silky Silver, Superior White, Granite Grey, Blazing Red, Cerulean Blue and Mojito Green.

·         Features- This stylish car is fitted with a wide range of modern gizmos which attracts the masses. Features like air conditioner with heater, power steering, power windows, rear spoiler, rear parcel tray, DIN-1 music system with two speakers in front, USB port, body side moulding and accessory sockets are an eye catcher. The increased length of the car ensures optimum comfort while on road.

·         Safety Features- Maruti Alto 800 uses disc brakes at front and drum brakes at rear. Features like central locking, keyless entry, power door locks, driver airbag, rear seat belts, engine immobilizer, child safety locks and anti-theft device are installed ensuring a safe ride for you and your family.

The Maruti Alto 800 on road price ranges from Rs 2.98 lakh for lower STD variant and goes as high as Rs 4.31 lakh for the high end LXI CNG variant.

Here is a list of Maruti Alto 800 price for all available variants-

STD (Petrol)	Rs 2.66 lakh
STD (O) (Petrol)	Rs 2.73 lakh
LX (Petrol)	Rs 3.01 lakh
LX (O) (Petrol)	Rs 3.08 lakh
LXI (Petrol)	Rs 3.28 lakh
LXI (O) (Petrol)	Rs 3.34 lakh
VXI (Petrol)	Rs 3.48 lakh
VXI (O) (Petrol)	Rs 3.54 lakh
LXI CNG	Rs 3.91 lakh
LXI CNG (O)	Rs 3.97 lakh

Know more about Mahindra TUV 300

The Mahindra TUV 300 was launched in the year 2015. This is one of the important launches of Mahindra as this was highly successful. After its launch and different versions of it are coming soon.  It is available in three trims: T4, T6 and T8. The ex showroom price in Delhi for the different variants are as follows:

·         T4: Rs 7.36 lakh

·         T4+ : Rs 7.72 lakh

·         T6 : Rs 8.03 lakh

·         T6+ : Rs 8.29 lakh

·         T6+ AMT : Rs 9.02 lakh

·         T8 : Rs 8.90 lakh

·         T8 AMT : Rs 9.64 lakh

The Mahindra KUV 300 comes in six different colours: Verve Blue, Glacier White, Dynamo Red, Majestic Silver, Bold Black, Molten Orange.

The car looks stylish and classy. It has a rough look in it too. The length of the car is 3995mm, the width is 1835mm and the height is 1839 mm. The wheel base is 2680 mm with a ground clearance of 184mm. It is a 7 seater car with a fuel tank capacity of 60 litre. The interior of the car is well updated technologically wise and is also comfortable and spacious.

The diesel engine is of 1.5 litre mHawk 80 diesel with 2 stage turbo charger. The maximum power produced is 84bhp against 3750rpm and the maximum torque is 230 Nm at 1500rpm to 2200rpm. The transmission speed for both manual and auto shift AMT is 5. The average mileage covered is 18.49 km/l.

According to the trim the features vary slightly. The features of the trim T4 are: HVAC, power steering, power windows, steering that can be tilted, digital immobilizer and ECO mode with optional ABS and dual airbags. The T6 features are: Anti lock braking system, with electronic brake force distribution, keyless entry, voice messaging system, 2 DIN audio with Bluetooth, body coloured bumpers and handles, side and rear footsteps and stylish ski racks with optional dual airbags and AMT. The features of T8 trim are: Dual airbags, alloy wheels, static bending head lamps, electric ORVMs, micro hybrid technology, steering mounted controls, driver seat height adjuster, lumber support, intelli park reverse assist and fabric upholstery with optional AMT.

The Mahindra group offers a number of accessories as paid options for this SUV. The exclusive and premium enhancers are like: Chrome ORVM, License Plate Chrome Steel, Fog Lamp Chrome Steel, Stylish Upper Grill Chrome Inserters etc. The tough enhancers are like: sturdy roof carrier, black machined alloy wheels etc. There is armour body kit and several other interior accessories too. 

Know more about Mahindra KUV 100 and its price

The Mahindra KUV 100 was launched in India on 15^th January 2016. The exterior of the car looks stylish and classy. The interiors are also comfortable and spacious. The length of the car is 3675mm, the height is 1655mm and the width is 1715mm. The ground clearance is 170mm with a wheel base of 2385mm. The mileage of the car is 22.25kmpl/ 25.32kmpl. The fuel type is diesel. The engine displacement is 1198cc. The maximum power produced is 77bhp at 3750rpm and torque of 190Nm at 1750 to 2250rpm.

The interior of the car is quite spacious. The number of seats is 5 and the technology inside the car is quite updated. The car is available in 7 different colours: Fiery Orange, flamboyant Red, Dazzling Silver, Aquamarine, Pearl White, Designer Grey, Midnight Black. The ex showroom price in Delhi starts from Rs 6.37 lakh. 

Top 10 Used Cars in India

As far as the used car category is concerned, India is one of the favorite markets for this segment. This makes the customers to consider the used car prices into account while making a purchase of their vehicles. There are certain cars which are among the top models of used car category in India.

The Honda City is probably the most famed sedan in India, with its third generation plying on the roads. It is one of the hot favorites in the used car category as well. The aerodynamic fluidic design looks very stylish and trendy. With its huge space in the interiors and range of features which include adjustable seats, air quality control, day and night rear view mirror, power windows etc.

The Hyundai Verna is another model in the used car category which is favorite and has a fluidic design, good classy engines and cabin packed with a wide variety of features such as the touchscreen infotainment system with rearview camera.



 

The Vitara Brezza looks stylish from outside with a high bonnet and has a rectangular grille. The car also has stylish looks from the sides as well as the rear. The interior of the Vitara Brezza is much like the other Maruti cars. The top model has a start-stop function, climate control system, leather seats and OVRMs which can be electronically folded. If you are looking for used cars, this car can be a very good option as well.


 

The Scorpio is one of the most favorite SUVs from Mahindra. An all terrain car, it has got a macho and stylish look with robust engines. The exteriors and interiors of the car were upgraded in 2014. This car is also a very good option if you are looking to buy a used SUV.

The Maruti Suzuki Alto with its magical mileage, serviceability and reliability is a hot favorite. The quality of engine is very well suited for Indian roads. Used car prices for this vehicle are naturally on the higher side.

The Hyundai i20 with its styling and quality of engine makes it to the list. As far as the exteriors are concerned, the hatchback has got stylish bonnet, headlight and rear. There is a range of different features inside which make the car all the more attractive. Used car prices for this one from Hyundai are also higher.

The Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire is another car which makes it to the list of top ten used cars which have a higher used car prices. It is one of the entry sedans from Maruti which has the quality and trust factor of Maruti coupled with it.




i10 is a hatchback from Hyundai with stylish looks and good features and can be identified as a good purchase. As far as the exteriors are concerned, the hatchback has got stylish bonnet, headlight and rear. There is a range of different features inside which make the car all the more attractive. It is one of the favorites of the used car category.

Toyota has a car in the list of cars which are hot favorites in the used car category – the Toyota Innova. Bold and stylish looks along with premium features makes this MPV from Toyota a hot favorite among the car lovers. The macho and bold design of the exterior body is the signature of the Innova.

The XUV 500 is another premier SUV from Mahindra which makes it to the list of the top ten cars in the used car category.