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How to Judge Whether You Are Getting the Best Price of Your Old Car

You will know you are getting the best resale value of your car if you visit a service provider who’s honest and transparent about the process of evaluation and when you are honest too about the service history and/or any accidental damages done to your car.

Most of the time we are unhappy with the amount that is offered to us by the car dealer or buyer because we believe that our car should have fetched a better price than what they are quoting. The truth is, we forget that there are multiple factors that help a professional determine your car’s estimated resale value during a thorough car inspection or evaluation. I am sharing a list of 19 factors that affect the resale value of your car. Hope you find them helpful.

1- Depreciation Factors

Cars, like any other asset you own, are subject to depreciation. This includes yearly depreciation levied on all assets. Another factor is the insurance depreciation value which is again, directly proportionate to the age of your car.

One more thing about depreciation, it is always calculated on the ex-showroom price of the car and not with the on-road price. If somebody tells you otherwise, ask them to recheck their facts.

2- Ownership Ownership is a crucial deciding factor for a car’s resale value. If you are the first owner, you will receive a better price as compared to the second or third owner of the car. Another reason why ownership is important because the rate of interest on financing a car/ getting a loan against it is high.

3- Manufacturing Year of the Car The older the car, the more it has depreciated, which means that it will fetch lesser money. It is important that you know when is the right time to sell your old car.

4- Fuel Type

Another deciding factor for the resale value of your car is the type of fuel it runs on. A petrol car will fetch you a better price as compared to a car with a diesel engine. The reason is, in Delhi, you can run a diesel car for 10 years whereas a car that runs on petrol can stay on the streets for 15 years.

5- Registration Number Where you bought the car and where you are selling is also an integral factor while selling a pre-owned car. Let’s say you bought your car in Bengaluru and then brought it to Delhi where you decided to sell it. Now, what would happen is, that the buyer will have to put in an extra effort to get the papers transferred and the jazz. This is troublesome for the buyer which makes it difficult for the dealer to sell it, at the end this means, less money for you.

6- Odd Models/ Low Selling Models Let’s say you saw a car before the launch and pre-booked it but later the model didn’t do so well in the market or you went for a car which is not so popular on the streets but you bought it because you liked some specs of the car or you love the exclusivity (this does not include luxury cars), it will hurt the resale price of your vehicle.

7- Market Demand How popular is the car that you are driving? Do you see the same model often on the road? If the answer is yes, your old car is likely to fetch a better price than the other cars. A more popular car means that its a reliable car and people are looking to buy it which means that the car dealer won’t have to waste his/her time on looking for the car or caring for it. Such cars are a win-win for both the parties.

8- Insurance Type

Your car insurance type also has an impact on what your dear old car will get you. Surprised? Well, it’s not that complicated. The more insured the car is, the easy it will be bought and sold. There are 3 major types of insurance policies available in India. Zero depreciation cover is the most prefered one followed by a comprehensive cover and finally the third party insurance. What’s the difference between the three?

Zero Depreciation Cover get a policyholder the full claim amount on the value of replaced parts, following an accident ( a little catch here, it is available for cars that are less than 3 years old).

Comprehensive Insurance covers third-party liability and expenses incurred in the event of damage or theft as well as personal accident cover.

Third-party Liability Insurance is available for all vehicles on the road but the only thing is only covered minimal risks, and it does not protect the policyholder for damage or theft of the insured vehicle, or injuries suffered.

9- Condition of the Car The condition of your car has a lot to do with what you’ll get for selling your car. Your car might be just a year old but if it has been damaged badly during an accident, it will put a big dent in the resale. On the other hand, if you come with a 5-year-old car that has been well kept, you’ll get a good amount.

10- Kilometers Driven Odometer read plays a key role while selling a car as it is an indicative factor of the wear and tear of your car.

11- Facelift/ New Model or Feature Let’s say you own a car A and the manufacturer introduces a newer model with better features or a facelift, the cost of the existing model takes a punch down in that case. Much like what happens with cell phones, a newer model means price fall for the older one.

12- Odd Colours

Some of us like having a bold or quirky colour on our ride. While we tend to live it, others i.e. the next buyer might not be interested in buying a car with a bold colour which means that you will get a low resale value. So, the choice is up to you, you can either drive a ride in a colour you fancy or think about the resale value.

13- Service History Having a look at the service history helps the buyer determine the health of the vehicle. It gives the buyer a detailed history of all the work done on your car starting from regular servicing to any sort of denting and painting job done on the car including the number of colour coats on it. The more the coats, the lesser the resale value.

14- Which Variant of the Car Do You Have A higher variant will automatically get you a better price as it offers more features (enhancing the driving experience).

15- A Newer Car Model is Due to be Launched Soon Upcoming models lower the resale value as the demand of the existing model falls. People anticipate getting more from the newer avatar of the car.

16- Personalisation and Modifications

If your car still has the original look and accessories, you’ll get a higher value on the other hand if you have got some parts fitted from the open market (like music systems, CNG kits and the likes), it is bound to bring down the value. There are a couple of modifications that are illegal in India. Make sure you don’t make the mistake of getting those done.

17- Accessories/Features What kind of accessories and features does your vehicle offer? If there are some top-notch things on the table, people will pay you more for it. The better the features and accessories, the easier it will be for you to sell your old car. Just make sure that they are functioning well and are legal.

18- Second Key Availability Seems like a trivial thing but it is a part of the mandatory documents for selling a vehicle, be it a two-wheeler or a four-wheeler. Have both sets of keys gives the buyer a sense of safety and security.

19- Upkeep and Maintenance The upkeep and maintenance of cars from a particular brand can be relatively high and not many people like things that are high maintenance. Sometimes people even ignore the fact that a couple of these ‘high-maintenance’ brands actually offer one of the best engines or for that matter, cars. So, sorry my dear friend, but your beautiful high-maintenance car will not really get you a fabulous price.

Is this information all too overwhelming for you? Let's me make it simpler. You can do a very easy thing of going to carbiqi.com and scheduling an appointment. Our representatives will make sure that you are not cheated during any part of the process. We keep you in the loop every step of the way and offer free RC transfer and no hidden charges.

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Selling Your Car? Make Sure You Have These Documents

Buying and selling cars is a serious business. The chances of fraudulence are rather high in such transactions if you are not well informed about the entire process of selling a used car or if you are uncertain of the documents that would be required at the time of the transaction.

If you are wondering about the kinds of documents that will be required for you to sell your old or pre-owned car, we have all the answers for you. Read the article below and you’ll be good to go.

Personal documents you need to carry:

1. PAN Card- One Self-Attested Copy

2. Address Proof-One Self-Attested Copy

3. Passport Size Photographs- Two Self-Attested Copy

Documents to be handed over to the buyer:

1. Form No.28* - 3 Copies With Chassis Imprint

2. Form No.29** -Two Copies

3. Form No.30*** - Two Copies

Car documents needed to sell your car:

1. A copy of the Delivery note- Mandatory

2. Registration Certificate- Mandatory

3. RTO tax documents Original (only required if the car is registered in West Bengal)

4. Insurance policy- Mandatory to drive on Indian Roads

5. Owner's manual of the car - Mandatory

6. Any warranty papers (battery etc.) - Mandatory

7. Service history- Mandatory

8. Invoice of the car - Mandatory

9. PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate - Mandatory

10. Duplicate keys - Mandatory

Documents You Need To Keep With Yourself:

To retain with yourself:

1. Form No.28 (Copy).

2. Form No.29 (Copy).

3. Form No.30 (Copy).

4. Delivery note (Original).

5. Govt. issued photo ID of the buyer (Copy).

6. Registration, RTO tax papers & insurance policy of the car (Copy).

7. Invoice of the car (Original).

8. Finance company NOC (if applicable & only a copy).

Things you need to be careful about or check in terms of these documents:

1- Make sure that the RC doesn’t have any defects, misprints and misspellings. It might hamper your car’s sale.

2- In case you lost your RC, you can file an FIR or fill RTO Form 26 to get a duplicate RC.

3- Make sure that insurance covers accidental claims or damage to the vehicle.

4- If your vehicle is not insured, it is still possible to sell it but it will take down your car’s resale value.

5- PUC or the Pollution Under Control Certificate is required to give as proof that your vehicle’s toxic emissions fall under the acceptable range. If you don’t have one, it’s okay, you can get it done for ₹100 and needs to be renewed every 3 months.

6- You need the car’s invoice for the buyer to cross-check the vehicle & RC details.

7- Duplicate keys don’t really fall under the mandatory category but then again their absence will make your car’s resale value fall.

8- When it comes to address proof, you can use any of the following, AADHAR card, passport, voter id card, ration card or any other government approved ID.

9- Don’t bother going to RTO in order to get the forms, you can now download them with ease.

10- In case you are selling a financed car, you would need form 35 and a signed NOC from your bank in order to initiate the car transfer. When you fill this form, the details of financing are added to your RC (which means that there would be no hypothecation or HP on it). As far as form 35 is concerned, you can download it with ease. In case you lose either of the two, you can get a copy from the bank for a certain amount (cost depends on the bank).

Sounds like a lot doesn’t it? Allow Carbiqi to make things simpler for you. Just visit any of our stores and we will take care of all the things without any charges (which is to say that there are no hidden charges or T&C attached to this statement). The process is simple, transparent, and absolutely hassle-free.

*Form 28- Application for N.O.C. and grant of certificate, if the buyer falls in another RTO’s jurisdiction

**Form 29- It is for notice of transfer of ownership of the vehicle

***Form 30- Report of transfer of ownership of the vehicle

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The Story Of Lamborghini

Lamborghini cars are a beloved of all car aficionados around the world. All cars with the flagship of this brand are built to deliver excellent speed and designed with style. They are the top rival of Ferrari. Like any other great brand that came into being, Lamborghini’s story is worth a read. It all started when two legends met, one a wealthy tractor manufacturer and the other was Enzo Ferrari, with a complaint against one of the automobiles from the Grand Old Man.

Just like any other person who’s made a lot of money, he bought a lot of luxury cars and one of them was obviously a Ferrari. Lamborghini had such great passion for cars that he soon began racing some of the cars from his collection. Having a good experience with tractors and a decent amount of knowledge about cars, he realized that there was a scope for fixing a couple of things in the racing cars. When he took his Ferrari for a race, he noticed that it was too noisy and a bit rough on the road. In fact, the clutch needed to be repaired often.

In 1960, there was no luxury sports car that was above Enzo Ferrari’s cars. Being a good mechanic, Lamborghini went to Ferrari to tell him about the imperfections he found in the car. Being the top player in the cars, he didn’t appreciate a tractor mechanic telling him that his car was less than perfect. Ferrari believed that Lamborghini didn't have the required expertise to comment on his cars.

During the 1960s, Enzo Ferrari’s cars were the top-of-the-line in luxury sports cars. Since he was so good a mechanic, Lamborghini decided to tell Ferrari about the imperfections he found in his cars. Considering Ferrari was the top dog in the car business, he didn’t appreciate the young tractor mechanic telling him about the imperfections. Ferrari believed Lamborghini didn’t know a thing about his cars, or cars in general and told him that didn’t want any advice from a tractor mechanic and so began the rivalry and Lamborghini’s passion for cars.

Here’s the thing though, Ferrari didn’t know that Lamborghini was born on a farm and started dabbling with engines with his father’s equipment. Later, during the war, he served in the Italian Air Force’s mechanics corps and became an expert with rugged air engines. When the war was over, Italy was in a desperate need for tractors and so it made sense to utilize the surplus military machines and convert them into tractors. What was once a hobby, now became Lamborghini’s passion.

Now, understand that he did pretty good as a tractor manufacturer because he made the tractors his passion and we all know what he managed to do with his Lamborghinis.

Lamborghini turned Ferrari’s insult as his driving force and started working on his version of luxury cars. He started work on different models under the flagship on his own brand. In just 4 months, he revealed his first car at the Turin Motor Show in October of 1963. It was Lamborghini 350 GTV. By the end of 1964, Lamborghini sold 13 cars and eventually changed the name to 350 GT.

Here’s a little background story about Lamborghini’s first car:

After bringing some good competition to Ferrari, Lamborghini decided to pursue a couple of other businesses as well and before he turned 50, he was a very wealthy man. He became almost as wealthy and powerful as Ferrari. Many people thought him to be a madman challenging Ferrari like that considering the years of experience and wealth of the old man. Ferrari was 64 and Lamborghini was 46 when the rivalry began. Many discouraged Lamborghini telling him that it was way too risky and almost impossible to achieve.

But once a bull sets his eyes on something, he could do anything to achieve it. Lamborghini commenced work sometime in 1962 and by May 1963, he put the official stamp on Ferruccio Lamborghini. He bought a plot of land in Sant’Agata Bolognese and built a new and large factory for his car business. Remember, he already had a good experience form his other companies especially the tractor business. This helped him set up the best facilities for his car company. An unparalleled structure in terms of functionality and stability and strength. The main/central building was the manufacturing building and adjacent to it was the office building. This helped the management to constantly keep an eye on all the work. It was the perfect setup for Lamborghini as he would personally overlook each car and fix anything that didn’t seem to be done right.

Lamborghini only had a couple of months to build and set a date for the first presentation of the first model after the plans were released. Lamborghini put his passion and precision into good use while picking the pieced for his cars. He always went for the best. He chose the engine from Giotto Bizzarrini, the same person who designed some of Ferrari’s engines during that period. For the rest of the car pieces, he hired two young engineers, Giampaolo Stanzani and Giampaolo Dallara. With the help of his team, they released the 350 GT at the Turin Motor Show.

Some interesting facts about Lamborghini:

1- Lamborghini used Taurus the bull, his birth sign, as the symbol of his cars.

2- Most of the cars have names related to bullfighting or famous bull breeds. Like Muira as been named after Don Eduardo Muira- a bullfighting breeder. Islero- named after the bull that took down Manolete, the famous matador. Espada’s name comes from a weapon of a matador, the sword.

3- Ferruccio Lamborghini once confessed that he never invented anything, he simply copied and improved on other’s work. One of the examples is the 12-cylinder motor he took from Ferrari and improved it with the twin cams from the 4-cylinder Alfa Romeo. If you liked this blog you would love the other content we share at Carbiqi.

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How to Make Sure Your Car Is Ready for a Road Trip

It’s summertime in India and we all just want to get out of the city and head out on a road trip to a place with a pleasant weather. And why not? It is one of the best ways to get the load off and enjoy the beautiful hills and/or the beaches, making memories with friends and family. Heading out on a road trip can be an epic adventure or it a headache if we are not careful. Unless you want to be stuck in the middle of the trip and have your plans ruined, we suggest that you make sure of certain things to ensure your car is ready for a long road trip.

There are 15 things (broadly speaking) that you need to check or get checked before you step out to make memories with friends and family.

Replace the engine air filter

If you are a do-it-yourself kind of a person, you would need to check your owner’s manual and go to the air filter page. Check if your car’s engine filters dirty or filled with debris if so, you would need to replace the old engine filter with a new one.

Check the tires

There is nothing more annoying than to stop in the middle of a great road trip to change a flat tire. To check the condition of the tire, we suggest you take a 1 rupee coin and put it into the tread of the tire. If you can still see the lion’s head, it’s time for you to change the tires. Some tires have wear indicators, for that, you should try manufacturer’s website. Same way, if you see blisters and bulges, or cracks in the sidewalks, you’re due for a new set. One more thing, if your car vibrates or pulls towards to the sides, you might need to get the wheel alignment checked. Lastly, if all looks good, go to the nearest petrol pump and get the air pressure checked.

Spark plugs

If you are facing problems with getting your car started or if its idling rough, you might need to get the spark plugs changed. You need to check them for residue, corrosion, or gaps between the electrodes, and replace them if required. As mentioned before, you might want to refer to the owner’s manual for this.

Check the spare tire and jack

This is really important. Many times we just assume that the spare has not been used so it all good to go there. Don’t make that mistake. Ensure that you check if its properly inflated or not. It is rather common that the spare tire is deflated. While you are at it, see if the jack is in the right place and is properly functional.

Check and fill the fluids

Transmission, power steering, and antifreeze are some of the fluids you don’t want to be running low on. Make sure that you get them checked and changed at regular intervals, as suggested in the owner’s manual. Most of these fluids have gauges and/or indicators on the side of the containers to help you keep an eye on them.

Check or change the windshield wipers and fluids

Weather is getting more and more unpredictable in India and it can rain at any time, which means that you need your windshield wipers to be working properly considering, rain and dirt can make you feel blind while you are driving. It is advised that you replace the wipers and fluid to have a clear view later. Most blades are easy to change yourself all you’ll have to do is use the manufacturer’s packaging.

Check the Battery

Inspect under the hood for any loose connections, broken or frayed cables, dirt and corrosion, as well as cracked cases. While you are at it, keep an eye out for any liquid oozing out of the battery. You would want to clean the terminals, start with removing the cables (negative first), followed by scrubbing with baking soda and water paste. Car batteries usually last from somewhere between three to five years. If yours is on the older end, you can use the voltmeter to check the battery condition.

The lights

This is something to be tested in the dark. See if brake lights, turn signals, high and low beams are all working properly.

Flush the radiator

Hot temperatures, like that in Delhi, can cause your car to overheat. So before you end up on some roadside with a steaming car, consider getting the radiator flushed and filled, especially if the last tune-up was almost a year ago. Sometimes what happens is that the antifreeze leaves residue in the lines, hence flushing it can help your car run better.

Check the brakes

If you are headed to the mountains, we recommend that you check the brake fluid and brake pads. Losing control of the brakes while on a steep downhill or sharp turns can end up as your worst nightmare. To check if your brake pads, see if they have been worn to 1/4 -inch thick or less, it means you need to get them replaced.

Check the Shocks

Has your car been bouncing more than usual or is the end driving when you accelerate or brake?    Here’s how to take a call about whether you need to get new shocks or no, stand in front of your car and push on the hood to see if your car bounces after you let go. If it does, you will have to spend on new shocks.

Inspect the belts and hoses

Take a good look at the belts and hoses for even the smallest holes, cracks or frayed edges, if you see something’s wrong, change it or get it changed right away. You don’t want it to turn into an expensive roadside repair.

Check your keys fobs

Many new cars now come with key fobs. Now, if you don’t want to get locked out of your car, change the battery (just to be on the safe side).

Read the Owner’s Manual

It’s a long and boring read, but we do believe that it can help save you some serious hassle later in the day. You don’t have to get into the details, a quick read-through can prove useful as well.

Check the Horn

No, this doesn’t mean you are going to drive the neighbours crazy. Just check it once and that’s it. Nope, it’s not a good idea even if you have horrible neighbours.

Some other things you need to take a note of:

* Please don’t drive if you are feeling sleepy * Don’t exceed the speed limit on tricky roads * Drinking and driving should be strictly avoided * Take care of your child’s or pet’s safety

Lastly, take time to enjoy the scenery and have a happy holiday!

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Here's How To Sell A Car With A History Of Accidents

Putting your old car for sale and closing the deal at a fair price, effortlessly, may sound good but it's not easy. When a potential buyer shows interest in your vehicle s/he prepares a list of questions for you to answer. And, a car that has a history of accident(s) becomes way more difficult to sell. If your car has ever met with an accident then you need to be very careful while putting it on sale.

Choosing a right medium to sell your car is important, but you should also know the things to do before putting a car for sale that has a terrifying past. We have prepared a list of things that you should be aware of if you want to sell a car that has met with accidents before.

Stay honest: Many people choose to hide the past of their car from the buyers. This may help you to sell your vehicle for the first time, but it will surely decrease your goodwill in the market if the buyer finds out about the accident later. Honesty is the best policy and sticking to this always helps. Open up about the damages and accidents that the car suffered with. This way you will be able to win their trust and make them understand that the price that you have set for your vehicle is genuine and as per market.

Repair the damages: Being the owner of the car it is your responsibility to maintain it. Keeping it in the best possible shape will help to tempt buyers. A well-maintained and clean car is something that everyone wants to buy. If your car has met with an accident and you are thinking to sell it first, then send it to an automobile repair centre. Get all the damages repaired and make it look the best. This will make the buyers show interest in your deal and who knows you get a price for your car that is the best in the market.

Keep the relevant documents for yourself: Buyers can sue you for hiding information from them. It is therefore recommended for you to keep the documents related to the car's accident, damage, and repair in place. Showing all the documents to the buyers and getting them signed is your responsibility to avoid any future confusion and trouble.

It is absolutely normal that your vehicle has a past. At the end it all comes down to how you portray it to the buyer. Staying true to the buyer and keeping the car in the best possible shape will not only help you to sell your car, but it will also make the vehicle fetch a satisfying used car valuation.

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Types Of Second Hand Cars To Invest In

Second hand cars are a great option for those in need of a four-wheeler but running on a short budget. A wise choice can even last you as long as a first-hand car. But several factors need to be considered to make a perfect choice – used car prices, the type of car, your requirement, for instance. For a better understanding, here are the types of second hand cars you can invest in.

• Sedans: Sedans are one of the basic forms of passenger cars, especially useful if you need to carry around cargo frequently. These cars are small enough to navigate around crowded places easily and large enough to accommodate considerable cargo.

• Subcompact: The popularity of subcompact cars is no secret. The category gives a person countless options to choose from. Used car valuation for subcompact cars is comparatively less compared to larger cars. They are also extremely convenient for crowded cities where both driving and parking is challenging.

• Luxury car: A luxury car provides comfort and convenience a class apart from ordinary cars. With high-end upholstery, splendid looks and innumerable features, luxury cars hold an enviable status. Since the price tag is significantly higher, this option needs to be much pondered upon.

• Family car: A family car needs to be safe, durable and have sufficient space for both passengers and cargo. The car needs to be equipped with child safety locks, airbags, head restraints etc. to ensure proper safety of the family. A thorough research needs to be done to identify the car that suits your family’s needs the best.

• Diesel car: Diesel is relatively less volatile than petrol, reducing the chances of engine combustion. Diesel engines also last longer and are ideal for bigger vehicles. Although diesel cars cost a little on the higher side, the advantages they offer make the choice a wise one for some.

• CNG car: CNG cars cost a little more than their petrol variants. However, they prove to be pocket-friendly in the long run as CNG is a cheaper fuel. The maintenance cost of both turns out to be about the same. Environmental benefits are also a favourable point for CNG cars. Do ask second hand car dealers whether the CNG kit was company-fitted or installed later on.

With so many options, one is really spoiled for choices. But the decision really needs to consider them all in relation to your needs. So don’t haste, but don’t hesitate either – a second hand car is just as good provided you know what purpose you are buying it for.

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Car Variants? What's the Difference?

Buying a car could be a tricky situation at times. Ranging from the manufacturer to the make model of the car, you need to be utterly careful, while choosing a new car. The considerations you make, when buying a car, will surely ensure that your car gets the deserved used car valuation, if you wish to sell it off, later in life. Among others, the variant of a car makes a huge impact on your decision to purchase a car. So, let us talk about different car variants and their differences.

Before going any further, let us first understand what a car variant is. It has been evident that many people confuse themselves with the model and variant of a car. Car variant is the term used for cars of the same model, but with different specifications. For example, Corolla, a car model from the house of Toyota, offers different variants as Corolla VX or ZX. Car variants basically make you aware of the different features of a particular car. Car manufacturers make the same model of a car with different sets of specification. A base variant would not have the same features, compared to the top variant of a particular model of a car. Different manufacturers use different methods to distinguish different car variants of the same model. Some of them use alphabets, while a handful prefers to call their different variants with fancy names.

Car manufacturing giant Maruti Suzuki uses alphabets such as, L, V and Z to represent its different car variants. They also use Xi and Di to represent petrol and diesel cars respectively. So, the different variants of Maruti Suzuki’s car models are identified as LXi, VXi, ZXi, LDi, VDi and ZDi. Similarly, Honda represents its different car variants as E, S, SV, V and VX, along with AT or CVT, where AT means Automatic Transmission and CVT means Continuous Variable Transmission. In Honda, the petrol and diesel cars are distinguished by separate markings as iVTEC and iDTEC, where iVTEC implies to the petrol cars and iDTEC to the diesel ones. However, manufacturers like Hyundai, uses names instead of alphabets to identify the different variants of a car model. Names like Era, Magna, Sports, Asta etc. are often heard of, when you visit a Hyundai car showroom.

Now, that you know about car variants, it’s time for you to look for other aspects. Make sure, that when you buy a car, you take care of all the aspects as equally important. Later if you want to get a new car and sell this off in the second hand car market, you should not be deprived of getting the right price for your car. So, be careful and drive your dream car home.

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4 Benefits of Using Premium Tyres in Winters

What makes a car run as smoothly and efficiently as you’d want? Well, a lot of things, but most importantly, the tyres! It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the tyres also happen to be the most used parts of the car, especially in the case of second-hand cars. After all, they tread day in and day out to keep the vehicle running. While it is recommended that you should opt for wheel balancing and wheel alignment every time your car completes a 10,000-kilometre run, you should get the tyres replaced after every 40,000 kilometres of travel. Now, when you do that you’ll be more than tempted to choose those inexpensive tyres, but we suggest you rather opt for the premium ones. Why? Because there are numerous benefits of using premium tyres in winters, some of which are listed below.

Cost effective: Contrary to popular belief, premium tyres are more cost-effective when compared to their cheaper counterparts for the simple reason that the former last much longer. Given that they are often tested under stringent conditions for balance, durability as well as overall quality, they’re much more likely to ensure better performance for longer time durations especially in cold weather.

Safety: Right from the raw materials that they’re made of to the quality control that ensures only the tyres which are built to perfection see the light of the day, assures that premium tyres offer utmost safety. Given that these tyres are made using better grade materials, they perform optimally even on uneven roads, thereby helping the car maintain the much-needed balance in wet-snowy roads.

Under the weather performance: During winters, the roads tend to get slippery due to the dew and ice formations. Almost all premium tyres are manufactured to give due consideration to the varying severities of the weather and thus perform optimally even in unfavourable conditions. Not only do these tyres prevent the car from skidding, but also ensure that the tyres respond swiftly, as and when the brakes are applied.

Used car valuation: One doesn’t need to be a rocket scientist to understand the fact that, the better the performance of the tyres, the better is the fuel efficiency and overall condition of the car. This implies that the used car prices of a car with premium tyres are much higher than that of a second hand car for sale with cheaper alternatives. Now isn’t that an astounding benefit for you to opt only for premium car tyres and nothing less. So, whether you wish to enjoy your car for as long as possible, or simply put up your used vehicles for sale, it is highly recommended that you use premium tyres in winters and reap the many benefits of the same.