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Always take
someone with you who has a good working knowledge about
automobiles - irrespective of whether you are seeing a dealer
or an individual seller. |
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Do not get elated
about anything you see. A seller will be less inclined to
negotiate with you if you give him the impression that you
have just found the perfect car. |
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Do not hesitate to
ask the seller any questions you may have. |
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Never let the
dealer know the price you are willing to pay. If you are asked
the price you have in mind, you may reply: I am looking for a
small car. It may be a five or six-year-old model with an AC.
Can you please show me a few cars in this category?
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Even if you need
finance, do not let the dealer know about it up front. It may
weaken your bargaining stand. |
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Please drive
extensively the car(s) that suit(s) your choice and budget. |
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Always inspect the
car under daylight. |
Type of owner(s)
Preferably, go for a single-owner car. A car owned by a professional or a lady
is often found to be a well-maintained. Check up on the complete past history of
the car owner(s).
Whether it was a taxi?
Check for any welding spots on the left-hand-side of the A pillar, close to
the bonnet hinge. If you find some spots, then the car is likely to have been a
taxi. Generally, they are badly-maintained cars.
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