10 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Used Car

Posted by Essie Adelola on September 28th, 2016

Used Cars Buying and Selling in Nigeria has recently taken up a lot of pace. There are a lot of people putting up such ads, and it is important they are guided properly.

How many miles are there on the speedometer? This is to judge how long the car has been used.

Did you buy this car new or used? The more owners, the more use of a car. Moreover, the person who is selling you the car now might have missed something while buying it from the previous owner.

Why are you planning to sell this car? There are very less chances of getting the truth out, but asking it a couple of times might actually see you through the question.

How much do you want for this car? Research the prices for both new cars and used cars of that kind. Make sure you are not fooled into buying a used car at the price of a new one, with absolutely the same features.

Where was the car bought and from whom? Maybe the car has been used in situations that might not be good for its next owner. So ask this. There are instances, where people have bought cars involved in a crime and landed in trouble later on.

How would you describe the car’s condition? This is one of the most potent questions a buyer can ask. While listening to your seller answer this question, find out the points which is detrimental to your interest. It is through here that you can see the history of the issues with the car.

Are there any malfunctions in the car I must know of? Well, if he says no definitely he is lying. If he says yes he is telling you the half-truth. There is no way he will let everything out of to you. Still dig as deep as possible and find as many issues as you can, to know if the purchase will at all be in your interest or not.

Are the papers in order? It is only sometimes that they are not. After all everyone gets the papers ready before sell.

Are you willing to let me inspect the car personally? If there is no – let the car go.

I would like a test drive. Can I? Take the test drive. It is your only window at getting a full-fledged idea of what you are getting into.

We hope that these ideas can get you through the nightmare of Used Vans Buying and Selling in Nigeria. Happy Buying!

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