what aspect to be seen in purchase of old cars?

Answer 1

Many good points have been suggested above. Another most important thing is to check the ownership credentials of the car - with particular reference to the immediate previous owner. The car should not have been involved in any illegal or terrorist action. Police has been cautioning time and again with rise in such activities and vehicles being caught having been involved in such actions.

Answer 2

Hi, this can bring you very different opinions based on the kind of vehicle, what you plan to do with it, etc..

Some general things to watch out for are:

1. Mileage: Check with a used car dealer or consultant as to what is the average mileage per year in your area. Some places find it acceptable for a vehicle to have run an average of 25,000 kms a year, while in some other places it could be more or less.

2. Accident history: Get the car checked over by a professional to see if the car has been in a major accident. Check especially if the chassis is bent, as that could be the cause of huge headaches later. Also, if the car was fixed after a crash, check if the repairs were carried out at the dealer or at least with original parts.

3. Engine: Check that the engine is smooth and does not make scary noises. If very high mileage (more than 150,000), check if the engine has been rebored/reconditioned. See if the engine matches the engine number on the vehicle's registration papers.

4. Service: Check if the owner/user maintained a service history of the car. If the car was constantly worked on by the dealer or by one mechanic, talk to them and get a history of the car. Ensure that the manufacturer/dealer of the vehicle is still in business, and that spares are easily available.

5. Feedback: Talk to other owners of similar cars, find out what are some of the characteristics that they have noticed, and see if you can live with those.

6. Regulation: What does your local Road Transport Authority have to say about older cars? Do you need to get a Fitness Certificate or regular testing? Are you passionate enough about this car to just use it on weekends or at vintage car rallies/shows?

7. Value: If you think you are getting a very good deal, it probably means that the resale value of the car is poor. It could seem a fabulous buy now, but remember that when the time comes for you to sell, you could be offered peanuts for it.

8. Passion: If you're really passionate about the car that you've found, like a rare collector's item, ignore all of the above and go for it!

Hope this helps..

Answer 3

1. No. of users (owner used is best)
2. Year of purchase, KM run etc.
3. Test drive
4. Market value
5. RC book details (for accidents etc)
6. Insurance details
7. The reason for disposal

Answer 4

You have received some very good answers. Please add this to the list - rebirthing! this is where a new car is made from parts of wrecked cars. you must check the compliance plates and chassis numbers with the registration. look to see if any of the serial numbers appear to be altered or are missing. This can happen when you buy from back street mechanics. If price seems too good to be true, it is!!