10 Questions to ask When Buying a Used Car
17 October, 2022
Making an informed choice when buying a used vehicle can more than often yield excellent value for money, as well as a care-free motoring experience for the duration of your partnership with your used vehicle purchase.
Herewith a few things to consider that will enable you to make the smartest choice when it comes to buying your next vehicle.
1. The Dealership
It is of upmost importance to deal with a reputable dealership that has a reputation of offering quality vehicles. This dealership must also be willing to supply the following.
- Original ownership certificate.
- The vehicle’s full-service history.
- A certified report on the vehicle’s current condition such as a Dekra report.
- Full quality check report (Konfidence supplies a 125-point quality check).
- Buying a vehicle that is still covered by the manufacturers warranty will ensure added peace of mind alternatively ensure that an extended warranty is in place.
- Buying a vehicle with a service or maintenance plan still in place will mean no unexpected expenses in that regard.
- Very often these plans can also be extended, which is advisable in the long run.
5. Condition of the vehicle
- The condition of used vehicles might vary greatly from one dealer to the next but most reputable dealerships will do some reconditioning on the vehicle, as well as sending it for a full vehicle valet to ensure your used vehicle purchase feels like a new one.
- Make sure that there are no noticeable flaws on the bodywork or interior and if so, ask the dealer if he will be willing to correct those issues.
6. Tyre Tread
- Ensure that the tyres are in a good condition and that they still have sufficient tread on them.
- On closer inspection you should also be able to notice if tyre wear is irregular or if the tyres have been abused, which will give you an indication if the vehicle has been abused or not.
7. Test Drive
- Make sure that you take the vehicle for a thorough test drive before purchasing the vehicle.
- Discuss matters that you might not be to your satisfaction with the salesperson and see if these can be corrected, if not search for a vehicle elsewhere.
8. Vehicle performance and features
- Ensure that the vehicle meets your expectations regarding performance and fuel economy.
- Also make sure that the vehicle’s comfort and safety features are what you would expect from a vehicle at this price point.
9. Added benefits
- Enquire about any additional benefits that could be added to sweeten the deal.
- Konfidence dealerships offer free one –year roadside assistance with all vehicles sold through their dealerships.
10. Return Policy
- Just in case things do go wrong with the vehicle, ensure that the dealer has some kind of return or exchange policy in place.
- Konfidence offers a 30-day/1000km no questions asked exchange program with all vehicles bought through their dealerships.
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