Brand new cars often come with high price tags attached. Because of this reason, many people can’t afford to buy a new car and as a result, the market for used cars for sale in UAE is constantly growing and expanding. In a place like Dubai, where a vast majority of expats move to earn and support their families back home, buying a new car isn’t feasible. Therefore, they tend to invest in some pre-owned or second-hand options available.
On this note, today, we’re going to share some handy tips with you that will help you in finding the right car that suits your needs.
Let’s take a look at them so you won’t end up purchasing a bruised lemon!
Thoroughly Examine the Car’s Exterior and Interior for Damage
Properly checking out the condition of a car is imperative before you buy it. The way a car appears plays a crucial role in determining its price. If the exterior is scratched or has dents, the car’s value will go down a lot. Take the help of a professional mechanic to check whether the car was involved in any major accident or not.
Likewise, you should also closely examine the upholstery of the car as well as its dashboard and interior cabin.
Do Your Research
Before opting for any car, it is always wise to carry out thorough research. Set a budget and look for different vehicles within that range. You can do this either physically by visiting various showrooms or online using any patent site.
Similarly, do some research on the company and model of the car you think of buying. Check whether that car is prone to problems or runs alright. Does it have a good resale value or not?
Take it for Drive
Taking the car for a test drive is essential because there are many aspects of a vehicle that you can only check when you drive them. Once you’re driving it, speed it up to the maximum with full throttle to know how fast it can get there and with how much effort.
Likewise, you should also check the conditions of brakes and transmission if the car has a manual. Pay attention to the engine sound. Does it sound like running smoothly or is it pushing itself?
Get a Leak Test
Check your car for any signs of leaks or repairs. If you spot any leaks, it’s a red signal and you should never buy that car. A leaking car means it needs major repairing. You can easily do a leak test while you’re on your test drive. Park your car and let it run for a few minutes, now check underneath and see if any fluid has leaked or not.
Get it Checked by RTA
Another patent way of knowing the vehicle’s health that you’re going to buy is to take it to any authorised RTA workshop. They will charge you Dh 250 and will inspect your car thoroughly. There are many issues that are caused by the scorching heat. So, a locally well-reputed garage authorised by the RTA will do a more proper inspection of second-hand Dubai cars than any other workshop.
Therefore, we recommend that spending some money on quality inspection is worth more than getting stuck with a faulty car.
Check its Mileage
One of the obvious things that you need to check before buying any used car is the mileage. Check the car’s odometer and see the mileage it has covered as it will give you an estimate about the car’s age. Experts recommend that a car with a mileage of 130,000 km or less can be considered healthy.
Moreover, you should check the condition of the car. Sometimes even a car may not have touched 100,000 km but is in a very rough condition. Other times, a vehicle may have covered over 200,000 km but is in top-notch condition. Therefore, don’t just rely on the mileage; check the condition before you buy it. Only go for a car that is in good condition and was regularly maintained as it won’t cause issues for you.
Buy from an Authorised Dealer
Even though it is tempting to buy a car directly from the market of used cars in Dubai at a cheaper price. But when you buy from an authorised dealer, you can rest assured that the vehicle you’re buying is genuine and legally clear.
In short, buying a second-hand car can prove to be a really nice deal if you know how to find the right one. We hope that you’ll be able to find a ride that suits your needs by following these tips.
