Supreme Court considering lifting the ban on sale of diesel vehicles

The bench said it is open for registration of diesel vehicles subject to charging some kind of one time environmental cess.

Yesterday come as breath of relief for aspiring owners of diesel cars above 2000 CC as the Supreme Court said it is open to lift the ban on sale of diesel vehicles subject to charging one time environment compensation cess. The bench has asked the lawyers representing the automobile manufacturers to come out with a proper plan on how much the cess should be charged while registering such vehicles.

Unveiling a slew of measures to curb alarming pollution level in Delhi and NCR, the apex court had on December 16 last year banned registration of diesel-run sports utility vehicles and high-end private cars with engine capacity of 2000 CC and above till March 31.

Later, the ban on registration was extended till further orders.

Now with the decision coming in we are hopeful that the save of high end SUVs and other sedans will likely increase. Through customers have to pay for the same but they can also reap the maximum benefit out of the diesel option in Delhi and NCR.

Meanwhile for buying used cars with diesel engine of less than 2000 CC you can visit Shriram Automall. The company offers widest range of used cars with petrol, diesel & CNG engines at optimal price.

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Car Care Tips for Monsoon

As we all know that monsoon is just about to arrive in a month’s time. We bring you the tips & tricks to take care of your car during monsoon season.

 “Monsoon is regarded as one of the most loved season however on the flipside it is a season where majority of car accidents takes place as the risk factor increases substantially. Cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Delhi which receives good amount of rainfall are affected most. Where rain control is not in your hand but taking good care of your car is.” Sameer Malhotra, CEO Shriram Automall India Limited

There are several factors during rainy season which makes driving unsafe & make us extra cautious.

Shriram Automall, India’s leading service provider for buying & selling used commercial vehicles & equipment exclusively brings you useful car maintenance tips.

Most important parts of car which should be checked regularly are:

TYRES – Tyres are one of the most important parts of your car. Make sure the tyres are in excellent condition before monsoon. The tread depth should be good to ride easily on slippery surface avoiding any chances of skid. The tire tread depth should not be less than 2 mm. Rubber has a tendency to soften when coming in contact with water so one should check the tyre pressure regularly and inflate it to the pressure recommended by the manufacturer.

BRAKES – Brake pads are the parts that should be taken extra care of, they should be cleaned & replaced in a regular interval to make them dirt free. Brakes should not be too tight or too loose and you should keep using them frequently as water will most likely wet the brake drums, therefore reducing braking efficiency.

 WIPERS & WASHERS – The blades used in wipers have a tendency to wear out very fast. Make sure you change the rubber before monsoons begin. One should ensure that the rubber is not hard and does not have cracks as they will scratch the windscreen.

ELECTRICALS – Electricals is a department that can cause major accidents during monsoon. Make sure to patch a weak or loose electrical connection; don’t forget to carry extra fuses. Check all the lights, it is advisable to keep your parking light and brake light on while driving during rain.

CAR BODY – Rain water is generally acidic in nature and can damage the cars body if exposed directly for long time. Protect the body of your car by applying a good quality wax polish before monsoon. The wax will not only protect the paint but will also allow water to roll off easily.

ANTI RUST COATING ON CHASSIS – Chassis is the most important part of your car on which it moves. During monsoon the chassis of your car is directly exposed to a lot of water. It is advisable to coat your chassis with anti rust coating to protect it from rusting & give your car a longer run.

With the above tips we hope you enjoy a happy upcoming monsoon with a safe ride with your loved ones. 

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Used Passenger Vehicles Online Bidding Tips

As a passenger, you would have travelled through various types of passenger vehicles. But, now you want to buy one for yourself and transform yourself from a passenger to the owner. Also, instead of wasting your time on streets while hunting for dealers door to door, you can sit at home and scroll through different bidding websites that offer a wide variety of pre-owned passenger vehicles. Here are some tips on used passenger vehicles online bidding.

·         Know the value

You would definitely not want to buy a used passenger vehicle at a cost higher than the market value. In that case, it is a wise option to conduct market research properly. It will help you quoting an appropriate amount in your bid. 

·         Chose Wisely

The online space is flooded with various bidding websites catering to pre-owned passenger vehicles. But, you should visit the one that suits your requirement the most and incorporate all the brands that you are looking for at a reasonable price range.

• Read terms and conditions

We understand that it is quite a tedious task to read the entire terms and conditions but it is always a wise option to read it properly. After all, you don’t want to get caught in a trouble in future.  

With these bidding tips in your mind, visit bids.samil.in, where you will get the widest range of pre-owned passenger vehicles to bid on. India’s one-stop destination for pre-owned vehicles and equipment in India, Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) brings you an ultimate bidding website with regular online and physical bidding events, every month to get participate.

“With internet becoming the most crowded space, we at SAMIL are working relentlessly towards adding value to this space with our innovative bidding solutions for pre-owned passenger vehicles.” – Mr. Sameer Malhotra, CEO, SAMIL

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My first ever experience of owning a used car from Shriram Automall

I had been living with my wife in South Delhi from last two years. We both are fond of food and travel. Our weekends are usually occupied with exciting ride on our bike. Recently, my parents shifted to our place. We were all very happy but our weekend outings somehow ended because a bike was not that spacious to make space for all four of us. So, I decided to buy a used car. I came to know about Shriram Automall through a friend, who was already associated with the company. The best part was, I could not just own a second hand car from there but could also sell my used bike through them. I found it extremely beneficial and simply visited Shriram Automall Manesar.

I was mesmerized to see a huge variety of pre-owned cars parked for disposal. They conduct this exciting bidding event in which different pre-owned vehicles are displayed on the ramp. I inspected all the second-hand cars and chose one for myself. After registration, I stepped into their bidding hall which was so huge and lively with numerous participants. While I looked for a seat, one of their customer service person guided me through my bidder book.

The bidding event started and there were not just the used cars on ramp, but second commercial vehicles, two-wheelers, three-wheelers and many more were also displayed. I waited for my chosen pre-owned car and the moment it arrived on ramp, I started bidding. I was supposed to be active as I wanted to be the highest bidder. Let me tell you, it was not that easy to actually grab that pre-owned car because there were several bidders bidding on it. But, eventually my passion won and I got that used car.

Well, my first ever experience of owning a pre-owned car from Shriram Automall Manesar was extremely great. I have come to know that they have various Automalls across the country. So, if you wish to own or dispose any used vehicle or equipment, this is a perfect place that suits both your needs.

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5 Useful Tips for Purchasing a Pre-Owned Car at Your Place

When it comes to buy a pre-owned car, every person has some different perspective to consider. In Today’s world, buying a used car can save your money a lot and ensures you that this choice will not cost you extra money. We know that your main concern about selecting a right car and at a best price. With that in mind, here is five beneficial tips that would definitely help you for choosing a pre-owned car.

1. The visual experience:

•             The foremost tip is to check the condition of the pre-owned car. You must make sure that both inside and outside look of the car is good. 
•               Outside of the car: Check for mismatched paint, scratches, dings & other imperfections that reduce the value.
•                Inside of the car: Check the condition of the upholstery, scuff marks on leather, stains on cloth, or anything else that mars the interior.
•                Also look at the visible parts under the hood.
•                Dirty or rusty parts can show that the car was not well maintained, and you might have issues later.

2. The Mileage

The mileage on used cars is the most important factor to decide the value of the car. The average mileage for a quality pre-owned car is not more than 85,000 for up to six years for old cars. Always do your research and find out the mileage of the ideal car you want.

3. The Leak Test

While purchasing a car you must check the car leakages. Leaks are a general indicator that a vehicle needs repairs. The best way to check it by taking it for a test drive.

How to check it?

Just find a space where you can park the vehicle and then let the engine run for 30 seconds till 1 minute. Move the vehicle and check for fluid on the ground.

4. The Performance

On the test drive, notice how responsive is the brakes? Does the steering wheel turn smoothly? Are there any jerks during acceleration? Check the air conditioner or heater effect during the test drive. You should also check the working condition of the ignition, headlights, emergency lights, and all dashboard components.

5. The Mechanic Inspection

Are you ready to buy a used car? If yes, then you should have it inspected by a mechanic. Although visually inspected the vehicle the experienced mechanic can better tell you if there were any hidden or transmission problems and about the functioning of the engine.

You must note these following tips that can definitely help you and feel confident and comfortable with your pre-owned vehicle.

Last but not least, to make a proper buying decision, you must ensure that the used car you buy its best suited to your financial situation.

If you are looking to acquire or dispose of pre-owned cars in India then Shriram Automall India Limited is the right place for you. Visit http://www.samil.in/

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How to purchase a pre-owned car from Shriram Online Bidding Events?

Now your dream car has an all new address! It’s bids.samil.in, an online bidding web-portal which conducts regular bidding events, every month. Exclusively dedicated to pre-owned vehicles and equipment, these bidding events offer a wide variety of used cars. They also present you the most exciting and convenient way to bid on pre-owned cars. To participate, you just have to visit bids.samil.in and follow these simple steps.

• To register, simply click on the Register Now tab and fill up the Registration Form to create your User ID and password.  
• For a successful registration, you also have to fill and submit the Personal Details form, Participation Request letter and Bank Mandate form.
• Also, submit the KYC documents, including PAN card copy, Photo ID or Address Proof, Financial Proof and a cancelled cheque.
• For a lifetime validity of the registration, a bulk bidder/buyer has to a pay registration fees of Rs. 5,618. For one year validity, the registration fees will be Rs. 1,236. An end user has to pay Rs. 1,124 as registration fees, which is valid for only one vehicle.
• Post registration, you will have to select the event that you want to participate in.
• You will see a wide variety of pre-owned cars along with other vehicle categories that are available for disposal. There will be all the necessary information available.
• You just have to bid the highest amount on your chosen used car.
• After seller’s approval, you’ll get a winning letter, post which you can make the payment directly to the seller.

“Online bidding events target the young generation which is internet savvy and loves spending time in the space of world wide web. Our regular online bidding events bring you a wide variety of pre-owned cars along with other types of used vehicles as well.” – Mr. Sameer Malhotra, CEO of SAMIL 

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How to buy a pre-owned car from Shriram Automall?

Indian streets are filled with the footprints of several people who aspire to have a car of their own. With money being a big constraint, they often hesitate to purchase their dream car due to the risk of getting acquainted to unreliable trade practices. Keeping those millions of dreams in mind, Shriram Automall introduced a unique bidding platform from where people can acquire a pre-owned car of their own choice. The Company has established numerous well-structured Automalls, across the nation, where regular bidding events are organised. After a quick registration formality, anyone can participate in these bidding events and get a wide variety of pre-owned cars to choose from. Take a look at steps of participation in a physical bidding event of SAMIL.

1. Visit any of your nearest Shriram Automall and fill registration form at the registration counter.

2.    Collect your bidder book and submit an RSD amount of Rs. 20,000. The bidder book contains necessary information on all the pre-owned cars and other vehicles available for disposal in that particular bidding event.

3.    Make your choice from a wide variety of pre-owned cars available for disposal.

4.    Then physically inspect all your chosen options in the parking area. A Samilian will assist you in making the correct decision through his expert opinion. 

5.   After inspection, visit inside the bidding hall to participate in the bidding event.

6.    Bid on your chosen pre-owned car when it walks the ramp.

7.    To win your dream car, make sure that you become the highest bidder.

“Physical bidding is a new concept in India and has earned immense prominence in a short span of time. In order to attract Indians and their dreams, we have made it an extremely exciting and trustworthy platform through which people can acquire and dispose a wide variety of pre-owned vehicles and equipment.” – Mr. Sameer Malhotra, CEO of SAMIL

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Tip of the Day – How to hunt for a quality used car?

Indians always prefer a drive on quality cars that suits their pocket. With budget being a major constraint with them, their dreams often restrict to a small aspiration and fail to meet the reality. But, sometimes dreams do become affordable and make way for their entry in a dreamer’s life. This happens when pre-owned cars come into the picture and the hunt begins for a quality used car. So, let’s take a look at a tip of the day that will help you get a better used car to drive.    

Get in touch with a source that you trust the most.

Buying a used car can be a risky drive of your life. It’s not necessary that you’ll always get a good option. At times, you may also get worst option packed with the best of marketing tools. The deal will sound lucrative but you may end up getting caught in a trap. So, always look for a source that you can trust the most.   

You can also visit your nearest Shriram Automall, a one-stop marketplace for pre-owned cars and other types of used vehicles and equipment. The Company conducts exciting bidding events every month from where people can acquire and dispose their used vehicles. 

“At Shriram Automall, we ensure complete transparency in our bidding events to facilitate value-for-money transactions. We have multiple bidding platforms, physical, online, private treaty and one stop classified kiosk to offer holistic solutions in the exchange of pre-owned cars.” – Mr. Sameer Malhotra, CEO, SAMIL

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The pre-owned car market will grow 2.5 to 3 times the new car market in a few years

Auto companies have been raising vehicle prices, citing rising input costs. Why auto companies say that input costs have gone up when prices of most commodities seem to be coming down?

OEMs have been absorbing increasing input costs in the past years which have been eating into their profit margins. The consumption of steel, aluminium, rubber, glass and plastic is high in the automotive industry. Raw material costs are less volatile as they are acquired under long-term agreements. Over a period of years, the number of components in the vehicles has also increased, which has resulted in higher consumption of raw materials. Strict government norms on safety, emissions and constantly changing technology have a significant impact on the supply chain cost. Stagnant sales, halt of excise sops and increasing inputs cost has made OEMs transfer a percentage of this cost to the end-consumer.

Now the excise sops have gone. How will it affect car sales?

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India’s pre-owned luxury cars pick up pace

These days, Indian car market is flooded with various new launches. Every brand is looking at enhancing its investment to come out with at least 2-3 new cars every year. But the irony is; the industry is struggling hard to get new car buyers on board. Whereas, if we take a look at the used cars in India; the situation is quite different and positive as well. In fact, the pre-owned luxury cars segment is showcasing a significant growth potential. It is also witnessing complete organization and transparency with the onset of this trend.

Now the question arises; what are the key drivers behind pre-owned cars sales, gaining momentum in India?

Rising income of people is pushing them more towards the pre-owned luxury cars. Their aspirations are touching sky in order to create better standard of living. And, an aspiring luxurious pocket is a perfect combination to carry out the purchase of a second hand luxury car.

If you are hunting for a pre-owned car, then we recommend a full stop to your search at Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL). As India’s most transparent and trusted bidding platform for pre-owned vehicles and equipment, the company offers best of brands in the market.

“As the pre-owned luxury cars segment is expected to undergo a substantial growth in near future, we aim at offering the best of services through our innovative bidding platforms.” – Mr. Sameer Malhotra, CEO of SAMIL.

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Online Used Cars – It’s All About Convenience!

With so many products in the market, physical spaces began to shrink. And then, internet came into the picture which was huge, convenient and easily accessible. Within a short span of time, this World Wide Web has become quite prominent amongst all of us. Today, every shopping is possible on internet. Even the used cars online are in trend these days. People prefer purchasing pre-owned cars from online due to so many benefits that they get along with the deal. Here’s what to look out for from the used cars online.

·         Convenience

Just imagine! You are sitting on your couch, enjoying your cup of coffee with various options of used cars online in front of you. With few clicks on your laptop, you can actually get a second hand car parked in front of your house.

·         Wide Variety

Don’t worry about your favorite brand, used cars online are wide in variety. There are so many options available that you can’t even imagine.

·         Less Price

Online products are less in price. That’s how these people attract more and more customers. So, if you are looking for something less expensive and also good in quality, then used cars online is the perfect option for you.

Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) offers a wide range in pre-owned cars online through its online bidding platform. It is one of the most lucrative platforms to carry out the exchange of second hand cars as you get best price realization on the asset.

“With used cars online, we target the young generation of our country which spends most of its day in the world of internet. There is a huge variety that we bring through our regular online bidding events, every month.” – Mr. Sameer Malhotra (CEO of SAMIL)

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RISING DEMAND OF USED CARS IN INDIA

Demand for used car have risen because of the consumers increased concern to get the best value for their money  Average price of a used car increases about 10% year-on-year .but some dealers  disagree saying that used car still offer great value, as new car lose 15% to 30% of their value just in the first year of driving. Once knowing what you want, you can now easily do pre test drive research these days. Take the following steps

*Set your budget and just fix with it- consider each and every cost from cost of insurance and mileage to the terms of car’s warranty i.e. from running cost to potential repair cost of the used car

*Compare used car with the old car- compare the condition of used car with the brand new car. Inspect thoroughly every inch of the car’s interior and frame.

*Investigate the used car history- after comparing look into the history of that used car. Any undisclosed flaw like damages in an accident etc.

*Check the warranty- assuming that the original warranty has expired ask for extended warranty. Make sure the offered warranty on used car matches with your pre-owned car usage

*Establish a fair value- after setting the budget and comparing the used car, now comes establishing a fair price range. Carefully and watchfully estimate the price considering all the factors. Keeping in mind that some sellers in the used car segment are flexible than others make the best use of it.

*Negotiate your deal- once you have established the fair price of used cars in India visit different dealers or sellers and negotiate for the same

“Shriram Automall offers maximum choice of used vehicles through its platforms namely physical bidding, online bidding, private treaty and one stop classified to appease the customer’s comfort.

These platforms are implemented with high operational integrities and transparency” – Mr. Sameer Malhotra, CEO of SAMIL

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