Used Cars in Chennai

Introduction

The share of Chennai in the production of automobiles in India is very much significant. The four-wheeler market in Chennai is the base of 30% of India’s total automobile industry. Automobile industry plays a crucial role in the growth of Chennai towards becoming a stronghold of Industries among the south Indian states. The industry contributes about 8% to the GDP of the state and is also a key driver in the state’s industrial growth.
These are the facts which depict the people’s mood in this region and their will to opt for new cars. Similarly, the used car market in this region has also found a great leap in the past decade, which attributes to the interest of the people in going for fresh choice of new cars within a short duration. As a result of this practice, those cars which the people opt out in choice of new cars then become available to the used car market.
A study conducted by our expert team at Used Car Fleet has concluded that there has been a sharp rise in the number of buyers for cars older than two years. This is due to the fact that the buyer market is majorly occupied by customers who require a car for family or personal purposes which comprises of 91% of the used car market rather than for commercial purposes which points out to a meager 9%. In such cases, Maruti and Hyundai are the front runners in the used car market for hatchback whereas Ford and Honda cars are the most preferred used cars in the sedan segment.

Various Used Car Trade Practices

These are the means by which used cars come into the trade practice of the used car market. They can be identified as follows

Individual Sellers

An individual seller is a person who sells his car directly without any middlemen involvement in the trade by advertising in newspapers, internet and other communication media. Usually, individual sellers or buyers with little knowledge about cars are dragged into the used car market by dealers and brokers and are hence badly exploited. Another problem with individual sellers is that it can take more time to sell his/her car.

Used Car Dealers

A dealer identifies prospective sellers and fixes a price which is appropriate according to the market conditions. The usual metrics are brand value, age of the car, mileage (kilometers on odo) among other minor factors. Thereafter he identifies problems, repairs and touchups, and then carries out the needful so as to make it attractive for a buyer’s choice of used cars. The main advantage of this type of trade is that the seller can sell his car in no time and also the buyer has a wide range of cars to make a better selection.

Used Car Dealers on Commission basis

In commission basis, the dealer gets to have an individual’s car under his control for the sake of sale. He acts as a person who is responsible for the car to the buyer but doesn’t pay any sum to the seller of the car actually. The seller fixes his expected price. He quotes the same price demanded by the seller and if the buyer is persuaded in buying the car, then deal is struck between the buyer and seller. After the completion of the trade, the dealer is entitled for a commission from the seller which is a certain percentage agreed well before the deal. The main advantage in this trade is for the buyer as he gets the deal in a pretty cheap rate than procuring a car directly from a dealer as in the previous case.

Freelance Agents (Brokers)

Now coming to brokers, they just act as an interface between sellers and buyers. Brokers are usually people who don’t have real business entity on used cars; instead they are just mechanics or knowledgeable persons about the used car market. They identify potential sellers and buyers and match the buyer’s requirements with the seller’s availability. After negotiations, if proper deal is struck between the seller and buyer, then the broker is entitled for brokerage from both seller and buyer. But, the main disadvantage in this type of trade is that there is possibility of broker exploiting either the seller or the buyer whoever has a poor knowledge about the market.

Authorized Dealers-Exchange of cars

Authorized dealers are those who are involved in sale of new cars and also have a separate section in their showroom for used cars. The used cars with these dealers are a result of their exchanging scheme for new cars of the same brand which they sell. The main advantage of this trade is that the seller sells his car at a fair price and also gets a particular sum of down payment for the new car as exchange offer which weighs down the burden of buying a new car for the seller. The merit for the buyer is that he gets a car valued at an appropriate scale and hence avoids any future disappointments.

A Better solution for everyone

Besides the above mentioned trade practices, the internet serves as an interface between all the five trade people mentioned above (Individuals, dealers, brokers, agents and authorized dealers).
The main advantages of using internet for used car trade are as follows
• Direct view of the records of the car by means of photos and its intricate details through internet.
• No need for any research with outside sources as the internet is the best source for analysis of a car in various scales.
• All trades can take place in a single interface.
• Time consumption is very much less.
• If deal is struck, then purchase can take place directly from the concerned party in a single meeting.

Swift Used Cars

Today in Indian Market, the Swift used car is one of the bestselling car with great look and good performing car. The Maruti Swift VDi used car comes with more comfortable interior and youthful exterior. This trendy look and catchy model is more attract by many buyers. Swift VDi used car is one of the top selling car in India.

Tata Indica

Tata Indica is a very good choice for people who enjoy driving and want to drive more and more in a day. Both Petrol and Diesel fuel type are available in Indica used car model. Tata Indica used car is more spacious and comfortable inside. This reliable diesel vehicle is liked by many buyers because drive more kilometers without spending much on fuel cost.

Innova

Toyota Innova is a family car. It has large space and up to eight passengers can comfortably travel for long distance. Innova used car is a good choice for driving inside the city. Its comfortable inside and elegant rich look outside. Driving in worst Indian roads and in good highways are both comfortable in Innova.

Honda City

Honda cars are with good-looking exterior and comfortable interior. The comfort and fantastic exterior attract buyers towards Honda used car . The only concern about Honda City used car is the ground clearance. However, in 2012 updated look and features appear good. The ground clearance increased from 160mm to 165mm and reduced price attracted most buyers.

Mahindra Scorpio

Mahindra Scorpio is more stable vehicle even at high speed. The ABS in new model Scorpio works perfect and the ride is very smooth. The next important about scorpio is its engine. scorpio used car normally comes with powerful engine. It can pull you out from anywhere. The interior is more spacious and comfortable. This is one of the low maintenance vehicles in the long run.

Maruti Suzuki Alto

If you are looking a car in low budget, then Maruti Suzuki Alto is the best choice in Chennai used car market. One can really thing of Alto used car for low budget, low maintenance cost and low running cost. This is one of the top selling cars in used car market. It is easy to drive in city traffic and parking even in small lots.

Skoda

This European make is well known for its quality and durability. Even few years old Skoda used car looks sleek, corrosion free and good look. Skoda Octavia Diesel used car is an environment friendly car with good mileage. Spacious inside and elegant exterior gives the complete look for the buyer. Used Skoda Octavia is like a hot cake in used car circle.

Hyundai Santro

Hyundai is one of the leading sellers in Indian car market. Buyers are more interested on even many years old Hyundai    Santro used car, because of its durability and quality of the make.   i10 used car  is one of the more comfortable and spacious model with reliable appearance. Hyundai is well known for its automatic hatchbacks. People prefer hyundai  Automatic used car  .

Tata Safari

Though Tata Safari is too big for running around city and parking, it is best vehicle for off road driving with lot of adventure. It is much cheaper when compare with other SUV but need to compromise with look and style. Tata Safari Used Car are very stable with good road grip. It is more secure and easy to drive in any bumps in road.

BMW

BMW is a luxurious sporty car maker with very good interior, exterior, comfortable, good high-speed stability and great performance. BMW used cars are more attractive because of fiercer looks and sporty handling. Its unique headlight design and famous makes the car stands out from the cround. It is the car, which can enhance your pride, luxury and new image in society. BMW offers great comfort and rich look at great price.

Lancer

Lancer is the car with great gear transmission. You can feel power of the car when you push it on the second and third gear. It is one of the safest cars in Indian road. Even Lancer used cars have good suspension and the passenger feels very comfortable inside. You do not feel the bumps on the road. You can feel the power and comfort of the car when you drive the car.

Ford Ikon

The unique qualities of Ford Ikon are the seating position and the small steering wheel. It makes the Ford Ikon as an excellent car to drive. It is a good-looking car with enough boot space.  Ford Ikon used cars comes with good pricing, smooth suspension and very good for city driving. It offers comfort and a sturdy ride for the driver and the passenger.

Tavera

Tavera is a car well known for its comfort and large interior space. Tavera used car is a good choice for long trip as well as a city drive. It has good visibility and handling of Tavera is very easy for the driver. It has good suspension and more economic SUV for Indian road. If you are not bothered about a high pickup then Tavera suits you very well.

Renault Logan

Renault Logan is a car with spacious interior and very big boot. It is very comfortable and convenient for long journey. However, it does not look rich but it is very comfortable for the back seat passengers. Renault Logan used car is really value for the money. Though the car is big in size, it is easy to drive in city.

Introduction

It is very interesting and joyful moment when we drive our own car. Used cars are less expensive when compare to new but buying used car is not an easy job as buying the new one. You should look into many things such as old paper work, insurance, engine etc., before choosing the right one. Now what do you do after buying the used cars? However, used cars are cheaper, still there are many things need to be done before take it to your friends. Let us discuss few important things to be done after buying used car and before the road trip.

Complete Car Checkups

It is very important to check few things immediately after purchase the used car. If you car skilled in examine the cars, then it is easy for you to check the following things by yourself. Otherwise, it is advisable to call for a mechanic to check the car for you. First thing is to check the condition of wheel and tyre. Check for any damage or worn out in the tyres. Next check the engine oil.

If it is necessary, replace the engine oil before start using the car. Next check the air filter in the car, because used car sometime comes with lot of dust in air filter, which blocks the air filter, in such condition, replace the air filters. Lastly, it is important to check the battery life and engine condition. If the engine got any damage or bad condition, it is advisable to replace the engine before you use it.

Looking into the Paper Work

The most important things to do after purchase are getting the car insurance. Let your auto insurance company to know your purchase date, make and model of the vehicle. Be smart while choosing the insurance company. There are lot of insurance companies offering best rate for car insurance. After insure the vehicle next thing to consider is service and repair records. If possible, collect the record of car services and repairs done by the previous owner. It helps you to find the next service date and history of repairs done to the car. Also, collect the upcoming service records safely for future maintenance.

External and Internal Cleaning

Many pre-owned cars bought from the dealers are mostly clean and tidy, so there is no need to clean the car initially. However, some cars bought from direct owners and even from some dealers need to be groom first before using it. The first step in cleaning process is washing the car completely using car-washing soap. Then dry the exterior and allow it to dry completely.

If you see, any small scratches then use rubbing compound or scratch remover to remove the scratches. Now re apply wax to the car and polish the car exterior. Small portable vacuum cleaner is enough to set out the dust inside the car. Next use the all-purpose wet tissue to clean the dashboard, door, seats and the steering wheel. Now your car looks clean and tidy and you feel great to drive your car.

Conclusion

Buying pre-owned cars is non-expensive and pleasurable job. However, it is important to check the car condition before purchasing it. Being a used car, it is necessary to spend some additional money after purchasing the vehicle to make up it to the perfect condition. Some cars need complete oil checkups and service for engine before take a drive. Most of the cars from dealers do not have any complaints. Therefore, it is advisable to allow a mechanic to check the car completely and replace any parts if needed.