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Calculating car ownership costs and resale value before buying
Taking into account ownership cost, after sales service and resale value while buying a car, makes quite a difference while purchasing a new car. Wear and tear calculations should also be considered....
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Finding the right dealer for your new car purchase
Dealerships are present in different shapes and sizes depending on their location and the automobile brand they play host to. But dealerships essentially work under the same guiding principle of not...
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Choosing a used car that fits your needs
If you're looking to buy your first ever car, and haven't had any experience with car ownership in the past, it is always best to start with something small and easy to maintain. In this department,...
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Where and whom to buy used cars from
Friend/family circles Asking around your friend and family circles is a good way to find a used car, and usually you can rest assured that you won't be taken for a ride. Personal contacts have long...
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Test drive the car before purchase
While you can get plenty of help in financing and documentation from the banking executive, in the decision-making process of what car to buy there is not much external help one can get and one has to...
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Setting a budget for buying a used car
One of the biggest reasons for buying a used car is budget constraints. However, that should not remain the only criteria when looking for a used car. The condition of a car is equally important....
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New or old - what car to buy?
This is probably one of the first questions that worries most car buyers when they decide on buying a car. A new car is always a very enticing option, but financially it may not always be a viable...
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Buying a used car? Heres your checklist
Electrical components Check how the AC functions when climbing a slope and how much time it takes to cool the vehicle's interior. Engine oil cap Open the engine oil cap and look inside for oil sludge...
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Buying a used Ford Figo
In Brief The Ford Figo was launched in 2010 and was responsible to make Ford a prominent force in the Indian car market. The hatchback feels like a big car with plenty of space for occupants and...
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Buying a used Hyundai i20
In Brief The i20 ventured into a space where it challenged sedans with its attractive styling, premium features and choice of variants. The i20 comes with a 1.2-litre petrol mated to a 5-speed manual...
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Buying a used Maruti Suzuki SX4
In Brief The SX4 has had a very average sales run during its eight year span. Since Maruti launched the SX4 in 2007, the sedan hasn't quite hit the sweet spot in the C-segment. It comes with petrol...
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Buying a used Honda Brio
In Brief The Honda Brio was supposed to be Honda's next big small-car in India - a car that would give Honda the numbers and mark the next generation of the Hondas in India. But sadly it didn't. There...
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Buying a used Maruti Ritz
In Brief The Ritz cashed in on the Swift's success and went on to become a steady seller through its tenure. It's still on sale and in need for a generation change. It isn't getting one since there's...
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Buying a used Volkswagen Polo
In Brief Volkswagen waltzed into India in 2007 but only really took the market seriously with their first major offering for India andndash; the Polo, in 2009. With that, a 200,000 units/annum factory...
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Buying a used Hyundai Verna
In Brief Meet the Hyundai Verna. Hyundai has completely wiped the slate clean of its awkward looking predecessors with their current range of cars, but once upon a time, styling wasn't Hyundai's...
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Buying a used Honda Civic
In Brief The Honda Civic has quite the fan following in India. It was a fantastic car to own with its futuristic cabin and comfortable interiors. It looked smashing as well at its time and above all,...
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Buying a used Skoda Laura
In Brief Let's focus on the post facelift Laura here, one that came in 2009 as owning and maintaining a car older than six years isn't everyone's cup of tea. The Laura was one of the few solidly built...
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Buying a used Tata Nano
In Brief You can call the Tata Nano a lot of things andndash; poor man's car, world's cheapest car or the car that fizzled out after a massive launch. But one thing you can't call it is a bad car for...
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Buying a used Maruti Alto
In Brief For anyone looking to purchase their first budget small car, the Maruti Alto is undoubtedly part of the discussion, and even more so when buying used. It's small and easy to drive, low on...
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Buying a used Chevrolet Cruze
In Brief Ever since it got launched in India in 2009, the Chevrolet Cruze has been one of the most aspired for D-segment sedans on sale, and with good reason. The muscular shape and size of the car...
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