Second hand cars are those used cars which have changed only one owner. The car which is once out for selling purpose after it purchases can be termed as second hand car. These cars are more in demand and people facing economic burden can purchase this car at reasonable rates.
Whatever may be the market condition, people would prefer to buy second hand car but they forget the fact that owner might be selling car due to some defect or problems of car. There can be other reasons as well but it becomes difficult to determine the correct reason.
You need to be quiet alert while negotiating for second hand car as owner might cheat you. Look for owner’s facial expression when he determines history of the car as this helps out in analyzing the condition of car.
It is important to know some disadvantages of second hand car before making any purchases:
Bad functioning of any of the technical features
Hand break or breaks
Clutch
Safety features like air bags, ABS and so on
Music system
Bluetooth connectivity
Power of headlights
Dent of the car
Condition of engine
Cargo capacity
Comfortable seats and also rear seats
Conditions of tires
While examining technical; features there are chances of missing out any of the important feature and this might cost you lot later. There are certain engine problems which are difficult to detect and even more difficult to find solution to such problem. There are even chances of facing wiring problem.
Wiring of the car must be perfect as you might face some danger in case of wrong wiring. Changing tires and tubes can also be quiet expensive in case of second hand cars.
Warranty period of car-By the time you purchase second hand car there are chances of completion of warranty period offered by the company and to enjoy more warranty period you might have to spend some extra bugs from your pocket. Even if there is any repair work, you have to spend extra money, so overall you might end up spending more then expected amount in case of second hand car.
Mileage
You definitely cannot expect best mileage from second hand cars which new car gives. Due to certain defect in cylinders, engine, and so on it becomes difficult of cheap cars for sale to provide good mileage capacity.