Looking To Acquire a Used Car? Follow This Checklist

Considering modern cars are made to last for a long time, buying a used car can be a very smart decision. In fact you can get more out of the used car than from the new one, though it can be a rather intimidating experience for both, buyers as well as sellers. Thereby Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL), through its most innovatively transparent bidding platforms aims to make the process convenient and optimal, so that both buyers and sellers could get most out of the deal.

Addition to the services company offers, here is a blog providing you the checklist which can simplify matters, reduce risk, and convert the used vehicle transaction into a hassle-free affair.

While following the above buyer’s and seller’s checklist you can help yourself from being troubled after the deal is closed. Now, below is the checklist following which you can decide whether or not the vehicle you are acquiring is fit for you.

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1.Mechanical Checklist

• Go for a test drive.

• Perform a leak test.

• Check the hoses and belts.

• Inspect the engine for any sort of leaks, or corrosion.

• Remove the oil filler cap. As foam residue on the inside indicates a leaking head gasket.

• Pull the transmission dipstick; the fluid should be pink or red.

• Check the timing belt.

• Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle.

2.Car’s Exterior Checklist

• Make sure that the car is on level ground before checking it out.

• Carefully check the paint job of the car, taking note of any rust spots, dents or scratches.

• Check the trunk of the car to make sure it is still in good condition.

• Check the tires.

• Never buy a frame damaged car.

• Try to get under the car when it is safely raised and inspect the exhaust system or any under-body     rust.

• Check under the hood of the car for any indication of dents, damage or rust.

3.Car’s Interior Checklist

• Go inside the car. Check the seats and upholstery of the car for any tears, rips, stains, or other type of damage.

• Check to make sure the air-conditioning of the car is working well by turning it on.

• Check the odometer of the car for the mileage.

• Find out if the car has a computer on board.

• Verify the lights and all the regular functions of the car when not moving. This includes: any sensors for parking, back parking camera, radio, CD, music installation, etc.

Keep in mind, these checklist pointers goes for acquiring and disposing all type of used vehicles and equipment. For more such information you can click the link below and go through our blog posts and at the same time to acquire or dispose a used vehicle or equipment you can register yourself by clicking the link.

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ON ROAD EMISSION TESTING NOW BEGIN AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF INDIA STARTS VEHICLE TESTING

Ref - http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/

Vehicular pollution has always been one of the major concerns of Indian Government & to combat that various state government has introduced a number of initiatives, most popular being the ‘Odd & Even Scheme by Delhi Government. Later the government informed the automobile industry that it needs to upgrade their vehicles to BH VI compliant engines by the year 2020.

With its aim to contribute its part the Automotive Research Association of India starts on road emission testing in Pune to collate data about tail-pipe emissions. Currently only lab based testing is compulsory in India however the on-road testing will be compulsory in India too by 2023, three years after the implementation of Bharat Stage-VI regime on April 1, 2020.

Experts consider the on-road testing to be a way more efficient model to measure emissions. “If you carefully study emissions notification under BS-VI, it prescribes the closeness with which real emissions happen with respect to the standard lab condition. We will start collecting data (for BS-IV compliant vehicles) on some sections of expressways, national and state highways, cities and village 

roads. This will be done in a mix and match manner,” Rashmi Urdhwareshe, director, ARAI, said.

Mr. Sameer Malhotra, CEO Shriram Automall said ‘Vehicular pollution in my view does not contribute a large extent but what’s important is when the industry moves to BS VI engines they will contribute much less then what the number is now. Collecting data for BX IV vehicles & then comparing it will BS VI compliant vehicle will help the agency to find what I think will be called a stark difference. I am optimistic about the years to come that India will rise high and contribute less pollution in every possible way’

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BUYING A USED CAR – GET THE INSURANCE POLICY TRANSFERRED ON YOUR NAME

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Buying a vehicle is getting easy day by day and with coming of organized platform dedicated to this industry people are putting good amount of trust and are inclined towards buying a used car of their preference. Today we bring you a major point that people forgets to do while transferring the name of vehicle owner.

Congratulations! You bought a used car of your choice, the first thing that you are expected to do now is to get the owner name transferred and be a legal owner as well. But wait! If you bought a car that already has a valid insurance policy running it’s important to also get the policy transferred as well to seek reimbursement in case of repairing accidental damages.

On January 10, consumer court bench dismissed a complaint by Pimple Gurav resident Vasant Gaikwad, who alleged deficiency in service on the part of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company for rejecting his claim of Rs 1.43 lakh against repairs of his car on “flimsy grounds”. Court ruled out his plea to claim the reimbursement amount irrespective of the fact that the policy was in the name of its previous owner.

The court relied on a 2014 ruling by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in a case of Section 157 of the MV Act not complied with. “The complainant has failed to transfer the insurance policy in his name. Hence, he cannot take the benefit of insurance policy which was obtained by the previous owner.

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Shriram Automall India Most Trusted Platform for Buying & Selling of used vehicles & equipment makes sure to educate its customer on such instances as we believe that the customer should be protected against all odds be it in terms of insurance or for choosing a transparent platform for buying used vehicles in India.

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Info Graphic - Automobile-Facts – 2016

Here are some of the interesting facts of automobile industry in 2016 as per the data released by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)

                            Source - http://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/

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TIPS ON HOW TO ROTATE YOUR AUTOMOBILE TIRES

                                                          Source: www.aa1car.com

Tires are one of the most important units of your car, truck or tractor and it becomes very important for every driver to know, how to rotate the tires, therefore here we provide you with effective tips about rotating the Tires. The knowledge for rotating the tires is a good skill to have. Rotating the tires is important because all the tires wear differently depending on their position on your automobile. By rotating your tires, you can make them last much longer and save some money for yourself.

Rotate Your Tires

• Before you begin lifting your car, make sure that you are on the flat, level surface and have engaged the parking brake.  You can place blocks of bricks at the back the tire which will be on the ground surface.

• Prior to raising the car, loosen the lug nuts by using a torque wrench so that it is easier to take off once the car is off the ground.

• Use your car jack to raise the car and place the jack stand under the tire and lower down the car. Be careful and do not go under the car. Take your time to decide which side to lift up first. It is possible that you might have to lift and lower the car multiple times.

• Once you have rotated the tires, you should ensure that the lug nuts are screwed back onto the tire properly. Lug nuts will stay in the same location on the car rather than with the same tire. Put them back using the start process. This means once you tighten one nut, tighten the one across from it, & continue the pattern.

• Lower the car back to the ground & remove the jack after lowering it.

• Learning to rotate the tires will save you a lot of money as well as increase the life of the tires. After you have learnt to change, it will not take you more than 20 min to change the tire. Once you are well versed with changing the tires, you can use it to change tires when they get flat.        

      Essential tips to know before rotating your automobile tires brought to you by Shriram Automall, India’s Most Trusted Service Provider for Exchange of Used Vehicles & Equipment

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 Buying a used car, have a look at these points to consider while you inspect it. For buying used car in Delhi contact Shriram Automall now.

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Used Car Financing in India

What if you want to own a second hand vehicle but don’t have enough resources, so what are your options? Simple you can finance your vehicle, but is do you know everything about second hand car loans and finance.

It is always recommended to polish your skills on used vehicles and then go for the new ones – the saying is finding an apt application in car segment of India today. Most of new drivers prefer to opt for pre-owned vehicles before investing huge money in new one. Though, acquiring financial help for used cars is nothing less than headache at present. There are 2 factors that play a vital role in pre-owned car loans to be precise its age & the model. Also, the bearer is needed to pay a hefty cost for used car as compared to new car. In India, people availing pre-ownedcar financing options have to pay 3% more than the amount they are required to pay for latest cars. And, lastly, there is more chance that you may not get the complete value of the car as loan.

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As per norms, used car loan is granted only when age of the car and loan’s tenure do not go beyond 7 years in combined manner. Thus, if you are planning to get loan for 5 years, the age of your vehicle should not exceed two years in any condition. If you need a loan for 3 years, than the age must not exceed 4 years and the same is applicable for lesser years.

For used financing in India, there are two types of financial bodies available that can help you in this cause: banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFC’s).

See Also : What To Look Out For While Buying A Pre - Owned Car

You can benefit by connecting with Organised Dealer

These days you have enormous options available in market for you to choose from among the second-hand cars. And along with the car many options of organised dealers are also available. These dealers source the cars, & put them up for sale.

Moreover most of the banks & NBFCs are at ease while financing a car through an organised dealer because of the due careful checks done by the dealer, which reduces the financiers' risk.

What we suggest you today is to connect with Shriram Automall, which solves both of your problem. Shriram Automall India Limited is the leading service provider in used vehicle industry and provides services from Parking to disposal, from acquisition to finance and Insurance Services. Being a wholly subsidiary of Shriram Transport Finance Company, Shriram Automall is providing customers with all the integrated services to serve them with the best of services for used vehicles. Having a large inventory of Used Cars and equipment, Shriram Automall provide customers with nothing but the best  through its unique and Transparent mode of dealings i.e. Bidding Events. 

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WHAT MAKES A NEW CUSTOMER CHOOSE A USED CAR TODAY?

The times are changing and automobile industry is corresponding with it. To prove this fact, we will see the autonomous vehicles running around us without a driver in a span of 2-3 years; also the vision has been broadened to invent flying cars for the future.

While all these are big revolutions on its own, the mindset of people today has changed and become practical enough to think both ways for a situation. Let’s take the example of the used car industry today, few year ago buying a used car was a sign of poverty and low income however today entire country has shifted towards the used vehicle market, not just cars but also the big ticket items like commercial vehicle, construction equipment and others.

The ration between a new and used vehicle is 1:1 which means whenever a new car comes out of the showroom, a usedcar accompanies. The momentum of sales have been felt by one and all and that is the reason why we have seen more and more organized players coming into this sector to eat the pie.

One of the most trusted players in this sector is Shriram Automall which has redefined the ways how used vehicles are sold in the country. Their transparent buying and selling platforms have been recognized by highest industry bodies.

See Also : TOP USED CAR AT SHIRAMAUTOMALL

SAMIL offers the most extensive lineup of used cars to choose from under single roof and that is why the company witness huge turn up of customers’ event after event in search of a good car at optimal price.

‘We at Shriram Automall have studied all the prospective of this used vehicles & equipment sector and in just a span of 5 years we have emerged as the leaders. Customers have accepted us whole heartedly and we will continue to shoulder their requirements for years to come’ Sameer Malhotra, CEO Shriram Automall India Limited

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A First Timer’s Dilemma When Buying a Pre-Owned Car and the Points to Consider

As they say, there’s always a first time for everything and which often proves to be a rather tricky for the first timer. When doing anything for the very first time, there are some hesitations as well as confusions and one is also faced many uncertainties as it is something which you haven’t done for real ever before, even though you might be knowing enough about it through varied sources. Similarly, buying a car for the first time can be rather tricky for an individual and specially, when you have decided to invest in a pre-owned car. It is also another thing that whether to buy a new or a used vehicles is another dilemma altogether in its own.

While there may be definite advantages of going for a brand new vehicle, it certainly doesn’t fit every bill; for some, buying a pre-owned vehicle can prove to be better call while for others, they can’t even afford to get hands a new one and so, a secondhand one is the only option. There are numerous benefits of buying a pre-owned vehicle, being affordable and much cheaper in comparison to the new one being the primary reason. These days, the market is flooded with a humongous collection of all makes and models available in the pre-owned segment and one is spoilt for choice. Moreover, there are a variety of options available for every individual with a different money range, so as to suit the pocket of one and all. Thus, if one can buy the same car, same make and model, at a higher price as well as lower price, barring the quality and model year.

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However, while making a deal on any pre-owned vehicle, it is imperative to be consider a few factors in mind, particularly, for the entrants in the field who are not unaware of the automotive world to a great extent. The factors included are:

1.       Research- Ample research is the key to cracking a sure shot deal, be it from the internet or through certain personal sources, it is important to know all the details as well as technicalities well in advance. Knowing your market, the prevailing trends and prices helps a lot in making a sound judgment.

2.     Keep your Options- Variety is the spice of life, is often said by many; it definitely holds true as keeping your options open and then choosing sensibly and calmly from amongst them is better than just going directly for the first and later, regretting on seeing other options. Make yourself rest assured that you are taking the right call and not one in haste.

3.        Multiple Trials- It is extremely vital to take a proper trial of the vehicle before buying and go into all the essential details, not only by yourself but also doing the second visit with an expert of your trust and not related to the seller. This way you can be sure of an honest and sound opinion with you.

4.    Suitable Pricing- Ensure that you quote a final price only after discussion with an expert, a knowledgeable friend or acquaintance and not just randomly. It often happens that a good deal goes away because of random price quotations given earlier and then backing out later for a lower cost. Not only you come across as confused and not sincere to the dealer but also make the process rather tedious.

Keeping these vital pointers in mind while making your first time purchase of a pre-owned vehicle is highly advisable for attaining better results. So, get set go and make that desirable and otherwise unaffordable car yours today!

In case you or an acquaintance is on the lookout for buying or selling of pre-owned vehicles and equipment, you have reached the right platform, a one stop solution to address all your similar requirements. Shriram Automall is a pioneer in providing a magnificent variety of pre-owned vehicles and equipments for years now, the trusted name customers rely on. 

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CHEERS TO A SIMPLE & ROADSTER LIFE ON A PRE-OWNED CAR

When you hear the word roadster, what strikes your mind? an open-top car with two seats or a bike making rocketing sound on empty road or a horse riding on the road. To me it’s simply a feeling of driving the car of my choice on a long highway with good music and friends.

The time when I perused a job I knew my roadster dream is on a verge of being realized, however I knew that at this point of time I simply cannot afford a new car of my choice. What I did next just changed the way I use to think about pre-owned cars.

From the word go I knew that I need a car that is fast, comfortable, gives good mileage and is equipped with latest technology, so I decided the brand and model that I wanted. I went to some of my nearby car dealers to check the model and get the idea about its price.

A friend of mine suggested to check online and by just typing the words ‘pre-owned cars in Delhi’ I was thrown with a number of websites offering  the best used cars at competitive price, but what really got my attention was this website called ‘bids.samil.in’. The variety was great and quite aptly suited my choice as well. So, I decided to participate in one of their online bidding events.

The online used car bidding experience was just so thrilling. I had chosen my car and the moment bidding started on it, I simply stuck myself on a chair and played the bid game. I had to win it; so I ensured my bid to be the highest. And yes, it made me the winner of my chosen used car. It has been a year that I am the owner of that second hand car.

Now I take pride in owning the car of my choice and the price of my liking through Shriram Automall.

“At SAMIL, we give utmost importance to our online presence through bids.samil.in for the used cars segment. Those huge physical marketplaces are gradually shifting to the world of internet and we are eyeing at a leading position within the space.” – Mr. Sameer Malhotra, CEO, SAMIL  

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4 REASONS WHY ONESTOP PUTS A FULL STOP TO YOUR VEHICLE SEARCH

Whenever you visit a Shriram Automall or any branch of Shriram Transport Finance Company, you would have definitely come across this ATM-like machine called OneStop Classified Kiosk. So, have you stopped by in front of this Kiosk?

ALRIGHT, LET ME GIVE YOU 4 REASONS TO DO THAT:

·         A single platform with huge inventory

This single machine carries detailed information & pictures of over 4,000 pre-owned vehicles and equipment from across India. So, be it any of your vehicle demand, we definitely have a solution for it at the OneStop Classified Kiosk.  

·         Easy & Innovative Interface

Getting acquainted is not a problem at all, it houses a simple & interactive interface that it takes no time to learn and & once you are done you’ll definitely enjoy using it. Because, the search of your dream vehicle becomes quick and easy here!

·         Nominal Registration Fees   

Registration as a customer through the OneStop KIOSK is simple & quick. You just need to fill the basic details like name, contact, address & your KYC document details along with a nominal fee of Rs. 100 to make your search interesting.

·         End-to-End Personal Assistance

Once you get registered, you get complete personal assistance in your search by a local representative at the Automall. If you face any issue or problem during your search, feel free to contact the SAMILIAN, you can find him wearing a yellow T-shirt for your assistance

So, next time when you visit a Shriram Automall, don’t forget to check out One Stop Classified Kiosk - Making Search Easy!

“OneStop KIOSK at Shriram Automall is already a huge success and in 2016 we are taking it to a whole new level by introducing an internet version of the same. This will enable you with same features in the comfort of your home” – Mr. Sameer Malhotra (CEO of SAMIL)

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