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The logic & beauty of buying 1 - 3 year old used cars

By now, regular readers of Team-BHP will all know the obvious & not-so-obvious advantages of buying used cars . There are some interesting articles which you must go through:
The...
How a more expensive car can work out cheaper

Disclaimer: This thought-process is entirely based on you retaining the better / more expensive car for a longer period than a “regular” car. But if you still want to change your car...
The 'not-so-obvious' advantages to buying pre-owned cars

So, we all know the obvious advantages to buying used cars (primarily, price). They are all highlighted in the main thread (Buying a New Car vs Used Car).
But what about the not-so-obvious...
Buying a New car with an Older manufacturing date

In various discussions on the forum, we have seen poor punters getting mutton being passed off as lamb; i.e. older cars passed off as new. From a consumer standpoint, the car is new but in...
Pre-delivery Inspection (PDI) & Check List

NOTE: The Team-BHP PDI Checklist is now available as a PDF file which you can carry with you. You can download the PDF here: Team-BHP PDI Checklist.pdf

You are obviously excited about the...
How to buy a *NEW* car in India

It’s a buyers market out there and the ball is no longer in the dealerships’ court. Gone are the days of the Premier Padmini and the Hindustan Ambassador being your only choices for a new...
How to buy a *USED* Car in India

A rapidly growing market for new cars can only mean one thing: a rapidly growing market for used cars. Buying a pre-owned car makes a lot of sense even if it isn’t as straightforward as...
Find your car's date of manufacture (VIN)

How do you know that your dealer isn't selling you a 6 month old car, under the guise of a new one? Or worse still, a car that's over a year old?
Knowing when your car was manufactured is...
No Claim Bonus - How to save on your insurance premiums!

Do you know you can save as much as 65% on your new car’s insurance? Your insurance agent will never tell you that you can transfer a No Claim Bonus (NCB) from your old car, but a fellow...
How to get the lowest EMI & the best Finance Deal

With a never-ending stream of automotive launches and a plethora of financing options to choose from, it is now easier than ever before to buy a new car. Be warned, however: your urge to buy...