Buying a used car is always an economical choice because of the high price of the new brands. However such a purchase comes with indefinite risks. Usually the buyer is unable to understand the exact value to be charged for a used car. Everything depends on the vehicle condition.  If the vehicle is maintained and is in a proper condition, then the price will be high. However how will you know that the owner is giving you all the correct details? Verbal assurance is not enough for that. You can now track the details of the owner by simply performing a free background check regarding the name, contact details, driving records, criminal charges against him and other information. Background check reveals some of the official details of a person. You can easily track whether the person is genuine or not. Here are some of the suggested ways by which you can make your purchase worth your money:

Ask the car owner to provide you the details of the car history

Ask for the vehicle history from the owner. The information should include the distance covered by the car, past services done; total kilometers covered by the car and any accident records. Also, the owner needs to ensure that no outstanding dues are left. The past owner should clear the outstanding dues of the loan that he had taken for buying the car. Background check of the owner is a must to ensure that he is honest with his dealings.

Choose the car according to your needs

Choose a car that will suit your lifestyle. If you need a vehicle for daily purpose and if you deal with traffic jam, it is recommended to buy a small sedan and not a SUV. You must have made a budget for purchasing a used car. Buy upgraded models with extra features within the same budget. This is one of the best advantages for buying a used car. In case of new car, you will not have much options to choose from.

Bring your own mechanic for physical car inspection-

During the inspection of the car, you should bring your own mechanic for careful assessment of the car to check whether the car is safe for driving or not. The assessment will include – checking of the interior parts of the car, brakes, outer body, wheels etc.  This will help you to the real price of the car. You will be able to make out whether the price charged for the car is commendable or not. You will have to pay nominal charges to the mechanic, however even before hiring the mechanic; you can try out self-inspection by taking a look at the online websites. You will need to check out for the things like oil change to make sure that the car is maintained properly.

You just need little bit of patience, proper research and shopping to choose the right vehicle for your needs.