By Admin 
Second Hand Scooty Buying Tips: In today’s times, amidst rising inflation, buying a new scooter does not fit in everyone’s budget. In such a situation, many people choose to buy a second hand scooter. Especially students, office goers and people who travel daily find it better to buy an old scooter at a lower price. But many times people buy such a car in search of a cheap deal.
Which becomes a problem later. In many cases, problems like irregularities in papers, accidental scooter or bad engine come to the fore. Therefore, some caution is necessary while buying an old scooter. If checked properly. So you can get a good scooter at a low price and there will be no problem later. Therefore, definitely check these 4 things.
Check the documents properly
While buying a second hand scooter, first check all its important documents carefully. Whether the registration certificate of the scooter i.e. RC is genuine or not. It is important to see this. Make sure to match the engine number and chassis number recorded in the RC with the number written on the scooter. Apart from this, whether the insurance policy is valid or not.
Also check its expiry date. There should also be a pollution certificate i.e. PUC. If the papers are found complete and correct then understand that the vehicle is legally safe. Many times people buy a scooter without checking it and later get into trouble.
Make sure to verify the original owner’s information
Whether the person selling the scooter is actually its owner or not. It is very important to check this also. Many times a broker or another person tries to sell the car. Due to which there may be dispute later. Therefore, check the identity card of the scooter seller and match it with the name recorded in the RC.
If the scooter was purchased on finance. So also find out whether his loan has been fully repaid or not. If the loan is outstanding then it is necessary to take NOC from the finance company. There may be difficulty in getting the vehicle transferred without NOC.
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Service history shows the condition of the vehicle
While buying an old scooter, it is very useful to know its service history. If the Scooty is being regularly serviced at a service centre. So his record can be found. This makes it easier to understand whether the vehicle has been maintained properly or not. Looking at the service records also shows whether there were any major problems with the engine, brakes or other parts earlier.
Do test ride before buying
Before buying any second hand scooter, it is very important to test ride it. During the test ride, pay attention to the speed, balance and braking system of the scooter. If noise is coming while driving. There are jerks or the brakes are not working properly. So this could be an indication that there is some technical problem with the scooter. Along with this, also check the suspension and acceleration. Many times the scooter looks good from outside but its real condition is revealed when driven.
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