The pre-owned sector in the UAE is healthy these days, alegacy of financial headwinds of 2009, so you may well be looking there. Buying used can be trickier than purchasing new, especially if you\u2019re not a car expert. Follow these simple steps, though, and you\u2019ll emerge with your dream car and not a nightmare on wheels.<\/p>\n
Because the pre-owned sector in the UAE is healthy these days, you might as well start there when buying a new car. There are a lot more things to remember when buying used, especially if you don\u2019t know much about cars. Follow these steps and leave the dealership happy and confident with your purchase.<\/p>\n
First, research the type of car you want to purchase and make yourself aware of the basic facts so that you know what your car should have, along with any \u2018special modifications\u2019 like a modified engine or big wheels will be immediately obvious. Then it\u2019s down to business. When buying from an individual, you can ask as many or as few questions as you like, but at the bare minimum ask the following:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0 How long have you owned the car?<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0 How many owners has the car had?<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0 Does the seller actually own the car?<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0 Why are you selling it?<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0 How many kilometres has it done?<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0 Do you have a full service history for the car (log book)?<\/p>\n
\u2022 Has it ever been in a crash?\u00a0 Is it garage-kept?<\/p>\n
The goal of this inquiry is to establish a basic history of the car, and to get an idea of what kind of life it has had. This will give you an insight into potential problems the car may experience in the future. For example, a high mileage car with many past owners suggests it has had a rough life, where a low mileage car with one owner – even if the car\u2019s 10 years old – suggests that person liked their vehicle and took care of it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The pre-owned sector in the UAE is healthy these days, alegacy of financial headwinds of 2009, so you may well be looking there. Buying used can be trickier than purchasing new, especially if you\u2019re not a car expert. Follow these simple steps, though, and you\u2019ll emerge with your dream car and not a nightmare on …<\/p>\n