Just because one is buying a pre-owned vehicle does not mean that one need not do some background checking. In fact, one has to do more research while buying a pre-owned vehicle. There are some tips given below, which one may consider before buying a pre-owned vehicle:

Research: Research is of utmost important in this case. The buyer should check the resale value of the vehicle before buying. He should compare the prices also. There are a lot of websites available where one can compare the prices of vehicles.

Certification:One has to make sure that the certificate is provided by the manufacturer and not just the vehicle dealer.  If the certificate is given by the manufacturer, the vehicle can be serviced at all the service centres of the company. Usually the certificate provided by the manufacturer is more reliable and they go through more severe testing. Sometimes manufacturer certificate comes with equal benefits to those offered with new cars.

History: The history of the vehicle should be checked to see if the car has been in any accidents in the past, or how many times it has been repaired. It will give an overall concept about the car that one is going to buy.

Budget: The buyer should have a clear idea about how much he wants to spend. He can use the help of the internet also. There are many websites available, from where he can get clear knowledge about the price of vehicles.

Warranty: One should check the warranty card before buying a pre-used car.

Test drive: The buyer should take a test drive and check the car from top to bottom. He should make sure that there is no issue with any part of the vehicle.

Understanding of the certificate: The buyer should have a clear understanding of what the manufacture’s certificate means and what it covers.

Spread the news: Let the buyer’s friends, colleagues and relatives know that he wants to buy a pre-owned or second hand vehicle. He might luckily find some elderly person who wants to sell their vehicle. The seller may not know the exact market price of the vehicle they want to sell. In this kind of a case, the buyer can actually negotiate the best deals.

Take up with a technician: After deciding on which car to buy, the buyer can befriend a technician. There are garages that do only inspections and not repairs. These inspections are done by experienced technicians. They can effortlessly understand if the vehicle has been repaired before.

 So these are the points that a buyer should keep in mind while buying a pre-owned vehicle.