Buying your used car is not as easy as it seems. This is a tough process especially for first time buyers. Used cars can be risky investments. In earlier times, there were common perceptions and anxieties that kept people away from purchasing used cars, even with the required budget. This was because used cars were always considered risky, unreliable and expensive to maintain. The situation has transformed drastically in today’s times though. This is mainly because of the effects of the global recession, inflationary factors across all consumer markets and the growing inflation in the automobile sector in particular.

People do not have a lot of money to spend on acquisitions like vacation homes or vehicles. New cars are naturally a lot costlier than before. This is mainly because of global price rises of vehicle components and other car parts which have prompted manufacturers to scale up prices quite a bit. Alongside, both central and state governments are now imposing higher taxes on cars than before. There are special duties and taxes on cars exceeding specific dimensions as well. This includes most SUV’s and almost all luxury and premium sedans. Add registration charges, additional duties and insurance costs to the entire package and you are sure to realize the stressful situation that prospective new car buyers have to contend with.

These factors have contributed to the growth of used car markets in almost all major Indian cities. People are less concerned about purchasing used cars these days. Many people also relish the opportunity to snap up their dream car models in higher segments at comparatively lower prices, usually applicable to cars in lower segments. Alongside, many prefer forking out lower amounts for their cars while some have very tight budgets which permit used cars only. Whatever be the reason for buying a used car, it is wise not to purchase the same from a dealership. Steer clear of dealerships or used car outlets when buying your second hand car.

Any used car will cost you more at a prominent dealership or outlet. This is because the prices include the profit of the dealer. Dealers and used car showrooms buy used cars from sellers and sell it customers at higher prices. You will anyway be paying extra for your used car at any dealership. Alongside, you will have to endure the sales pitches of salesmen who will try to veer you towards particular models which earn them the highest commissions. Steer clear of all these hassles and log on to online car classifieds. These portals will help you find your desired car in your preferred locality or neighborhood in any Indian city.

All you need to do is browse through advertisements, select the ones you like and contact used car sellers directly by replying to these advertisements or by using their personal contact details, if mentioned in the advertisements. Negotiate your prices directly with sellers and get further discounts on your used car. Use online classifieds to buy your car without any hassles!