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Know the Best and Worst times to buy/sell a Pre-Owned Car in India

Big or small, we never make any purchase without thorough research. Whether it is an expensive bag or buying wardrobe basics for the upcoming season, each deal is given the attention it deserves before you fork out the money. So when you pay attention to the time of the year for buying certain things, why not do it with your car too? Most people only think about electronics when it comes to finding good deals for good products. However, very few people know that car sales go up and down throughout the year depending on the season, month, day of the week and even the approaching holidays. So if you are in the market for a used car , an old car, or even a pre-owned car , we have you covered. Here are some great times and not so great times to go car hunting. Holiday or not   Whether you are buying a brand new car or a second-hand car , the logic remains the same: find the best possible deal on your dream car. And a car is no ordinary purchase because it is as important as purcha

Maruti Suzuki: Discontinuing Diesel Cars from 2020

After the Indian government decided to implement the BS-VI norms for pollution control skipping the stage 5 norms, Maruti Suzuki decided to discontinue sale of diesel cars although one of its latest car models Vitara Brezza is only available in diesel, even the sedan ciaz is available in diesel variants only. The stage six norms are more onerous to meet. The cost for producing the vehicles up to the BS-VI norms won’t be viable. It will make the cars much ore costlier. The bharat stage-VI norms will commence from 1 April 2020 and the diesel cars will be discontinued from the same date. Maruti Suzuki is one of the two automakers who will be impacted most by BS-VI norms, the other one being Hero Motorcorp Ltd . The diesel variants of ciaz, dzire, swift, baleno, ertiga, s-cross and vitara brezza will be discontinued from April 2020 , even the latest model of ciaz which was launched in March 2019 will meet its end. Although is demand is viable Maruti will consider a new BS-

Maruti Alto - Why it's Still Most Prominent Best-Selling Car in India

Here we are not talking about a mere hattrick but a Maruti Car Brand which has maintained its position at the top of the list for the 15th consecutive year. Its close competition from the house of Maruti itself is   “Maruti Dzire” which has been struggling enough for the past few years to take the first position. Though even with minimal growth of 0.33 % in FY19 Maruti Alto has kept its head high. It managed a tally of 2,59,401 whereas Sedan ticked a sales volume of 2,53,859 making it still hold the second position. Surprisingly there has been no other competing brand or car model to claim the first two position. It has been the most loved car of Indian families for its true worth across many factors. In fact, Maruti Alto is the most demanded car it has also become the best car to sell to second-hand buyers. There are many factors which make Maruti Alto the hot selling cake every year. Let’s see why it has been bragging for 15 years now: More Features in less money

Top Things to do before Buying a Used Car

Buying a used car is a smart financial move, but an impetuous buy can lead to purchasing a vehicle that has flaws. Whether you buy a car from a private seller or a used car dealers  or from online, it’s best to arm yourself with all the resources and knowledge to assist you make the best possible informed decision. Here are the top things to check before buying a used car . Define what you want, do your research and decide if it’s worth it Start by figuring out everything you want in a car - from how many people it needs to ferry to do you want a sedan or hatchback and what features are you looking for? Keeping these aspects in mind, research for a car that suits your needs. You might not be buying a used car which is a collectible; still, it’s important to do your homework and decide if it’s worth it. Before you jump into the process, research is important to know what is available and what you should expect to pay for it.        Set your budget   When shopping f