Buying a car is always an important decision and requires due consideration. However, while buying a new car is likely to be a safer option with regards to mechanics and features, extra care should be taken when purchasing a used car. On the flip side, used cars are significantly budget friendly. Furthermore, Sharjah, like other emirates of the UAE, has a huge market for used cars.
Here is all you need to know when buying a used car in Sharjah:
All you need to ask when buying a used car in Sharjah
If you have made up your mind to buy a used car in Sharjah, here are some of the most important questions you should ask:
Questions to ask yourself before buying a used car
1. What is your maximum budget?
Make sure you include all costs in the budget estimate. These include ownership transfer fees, insurance cost, initial maintenance cost and others.
2. What type of car are you looking for?
Whether you want a sports car, luxury car, a family sedan or an off-roader is another question you should ask yourself before starting the buying process.
Questions to ask from the car owner
1. Why are you selling it?
Look for honest answers but refrain from buying a car if the owner has too many negative things to say about it.
2. How many years have you owned the car?
Always check the car history in the UAE from Emirates vehicle gate or MOI. The longer someone has owned a car, the better it is to buy from them as it means the car has not been owned by several people.
3. How many owners have there been?
It is better to buy a used car with the fewest number of owners as multiple users might in some cases amount to rough usage.
4. Can I get the service history record papers if maintained?
If the owner provides you with a large pile of bills and service history papers, read it carefully. It is always advisable to do business with someone who has kept their car well-maintained.
5. Has the car ever been in an accident?
It is better if a car was never in an accident. However, a single non-serious incident might be neglected but the car should at least never have been in serious accidents with severe aftereffects.
6. What are the defects?
Ask about the defects in the car. A used car may have a few of those. Make sure the defects are not too many.
Questions to ask about where to buy a used car in Sharjah
Where to buy a used car in Sharjah
You can either opt for a dealership or buy from a private seller. In most cases, buying from a private seller is cheaper than buying from a dealership. However, dealerships are usually more reliable. Nonetheless, you should always inspect the car and interview the seller thoroughly.
When it comes to buying a used car in Sharjah, dubizzle has a great market of second hand vehicles available at affordable prices.
Check out these popular listings of used cars for sale in Sharjah:
- Second hand BMW 3-series for sale
- Buy second hand Honda Civic
- Used Mercedes-Benz C-class for sale
- Buy used Audi A6
Also, Souq Al Haraj in Sharjah is among the largest markets for used cars with 415 showrooms and about 25,000 cars for sale.
No matter which method you choose for buying a used car in Sharjah, research the market beforehand to have an estimate of prices.
Other things to consider when inspecting a car
Other major questions to ask when buying a used car concern the car inspection. These include:
What to bring along when checking a used car
If you are planning to check a used car yourself, bring a torch light so you can check deep down the engine. A tissue paper for checking the fluid colours such as transmission fluid. This will indicate if the fluids have been changed regularly or not. For example if the fluid is too dark, it is better not to buy this car.
Also, bring a weak magnet and place it all around the car’s body. This will reveal any bondo or fillers, indications of accidents.
Alternatively, you can bring in a professional to inspect the car thoroughly.
What to do upon seeing a used car
When you see a potential used car you want to buy, take multiple pictures of the vehicle as well as of both sides of mulkiya or the registration card. Note the VIN printed on the Mulkiya. You can use the VIN to find out valuable information about the history of that particular car.
It reveals such information as whether the car had been in an accident previously or not. If the seller doesn’t show you a mulkiya, you can find the VIN number on the car’s dashboard, under the wiper blade of the driver’s side.
Checking the mileage of the car
Check the mileage of the used car with its owner. It would be somewhat risky to buy a used car that had already racked 80,000 km. Even if well-maintained, a car past 80,000 km is likely to have problems.
Now you know what to ask when buying a used car in Sharjah. Apart from the above-mentioned checks, always go for a test drive when buying a used car and get it inspected from a reliable mechanic.
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