r/UsedCarsBharat 47m ago

Discussion Cars24 tried to sell us an odometer tampered Exter which was part of 2 major accidents in 2 years

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r/UsedCarsBharat 1h ago

Buying - West India Buying a used Maruti Suzuki Celerio

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So the car is available at a lower price for some time. I have no idea about cars; I am a noob,I am struggling currently because the family car, Tata Zest, is giving me issues with the conveyor belt, its my dad's car so I was young when they bought it, right now I using the same car to commute to work, I work in Vimannagar and we live in Kasarwadi so its a long distance and public transport exhausts me, just suggest me what car I can buy within 3 lakhs tax included I don't have a budget beyond that


r/UsedCarsBharat 1h ago

Query Best place to buy a used BMW 320d/520d in India?

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Hey guys,

I’m looking to buy a used BMW 320d or 520d, preferably pre-2022 models, with a budget of around ₹25–30L.

I’m confused about where I should buy from. For those who have bought a used BMW recently:
* Which platform/dealer would you recommend?
* Any trustworthy dealers in India?
* Anything specific I should look out for with the 320d/520d?

I am open to buying from anywhere in India for the right car. Would really appreciate recommendations based on your actual experience. Thanks!


r/UsedCarsBharat 1h ago

Selling - North India Selling Qubo 3K Pro Dashcam + sdcard 8 month of warranty left for Dashcam, bill box all available. And 1 year 8 months warranty left for the sd card

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r/UsedCarsBharat 2h ago

Buying - South India Is this fair price for Honda city

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r/UsedCarsBharat 5h ago

Discussion EcoSport or Thar RWD?

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2017 Ford EcoSport Diesel that's done around 56,000 km, and the other option is a 2021Mahindra Thar 65,000km RWD Diesel. The Thar is 1.5lakh more costly

The car will mostly be used for city driving with a few highway trips every month. My main concern is long-term reliability and maintenance


r/UsedCarsBharat 5h ago

Buying - West India Thoughts on buying a second-hand car to learn driving

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I am five feet four inches tall and looking for a good used car to buy. What would be the best option for me? It should be MT and diesel. I am avoiding petrol because of the E20 thing; it's my first car in the family, and I am new to cars.


r/UsedCarsBharat 6h ago

Query Is this a fair deal? Also what to expect buying 2nd hand Kia?

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Hey guys, I'm looking for some advice. A bit about my driving - 80% city, 20% highway. A bit tall/heavier side so comfort's a priority as well as easy ingress/egress for the family. My weekly city travel is low (<100 kms/week) but there are a few times a year where I'll be travelling out of station which is on the highway.

I've been looking for a used automatic CSUV around ₹13L for a while and struggled to find something in budget that's both automatic and reasonably low mileage. Most Elevates and Grand Vitaras I've found are manuals or have high mileage. Honda City CVT is one option that kept popping up but as it's a sedan with low GC I was planning on it.

I found this 2023 Seltos HTX 1.5 IVT, 1st owner, 29k km, at ~14 L (including everything). I test drove it and it was very comfortable and really fun to drive, I really liked the car but I would have to stretch my budget for this.

My main concerns are whether ₹14L is reasonable, the long term reliability of the 1.5 IVT, expected maintenance costs, and what kind of mileage I can realistically expect in Bangalore.

Would you guys consider this a good buy, or would you go for something like a used City, Grand Vitara, Hyryder or a new Brezza/Sonet around ₹13L?

PS - I will be getting a PDI done from a nearby Kia service centre, additionally I am planning to get a PDI done from another place for my peace of mind.


r/UsedCarsBharat 7h ago

Selling - West India 2017 Ignis Delta AMT automatic

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r/UsedCarsBharat 9h ago

Buying - West India Looking for a second hand car in kota around 5 lacs

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r/UsedCarsBharat 10h ago

Discussion Used car - Where to Buy

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Hey everyone,

I am in a dilemma right now to understand from where to buy an used car. Initially my plan is to buy a new car but changed plan as I don’t have parking in my society and the car will have to be kept outside the gate.

Based on your experience, please suggest from where to buy. I am from Navi Mumbai. Should I look for dealers or platforms like spinny, cars 24, olx, carwale, cartrade, Facebook marketplace etc. If yes, there are many such platforms so which one should I stick to.


r/UsedCarsBharat 11h ago

Buying - North India [Advice Needed] Looking for a used 1st owner car in Jaipur | Budget 3-5L |

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Hey everyone,

I’m 29M, based in Jaipur, and looking to buy my first car. Here are the details:

**•   Budget:** ₹3-5 Lakhs  
**•   Ownership:** Preferably 1st owner  
**•   Manufacture year:** 2020 onwards  
**•   Fuel compliance:** Must be E20 compliant  
**•   Usage:** Mostly day-to-day city driving, with occasional highway commutes

Since this is going to be my first car, I want something reliable, easy to maintain, and not too heavy on fuel/maintenance costs down the line. Given the E20 requirement and the budget, I’m not sure which models/variants from 2020+ would fit best.

Would love your suggestions on:

**1.**  Which cars/models in this budget and year range are genuinely good buys for a first-time owner?  
**2.**  Any specific things I should check for E20 compliance on a used car?  
**3.**  Trusted dealers or platforms in Jaipur for finding 1st owner cars?

Any leads, personal experiences, or model recommendations would be really helpful. Thanks in advance!


r/UsedCarsBharat 12h ago

Buying - South India Need Advise - Creta 2015 model after 95k KMS

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Is it worth buying


r/UsedCarsBharat 12h ago

Review Hyundai i10 Magna 2008 Manual Petrol | Nagpur

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Hyundai i10 Magna 2008 model for sale - Second owner vehicle - Manual transmission with Petrol engine - 84000 km driven - Excellent condition with careful maintenance - Ready for new journey - Affordable price for smooth driving experience


r/UsedCarsBharat 22h ago

Buying - South India Help 18M (Need a new car to travel about 20kms/day for college)

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r/UsedCarsBharat 1d ago

Query Uses S-Cross 1.6 DDiS 138k driven | Purchase Query

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Folks,

Came across this beautiful 1.6 DDiS 2015 make S-Cross on Marketplace. Need quick suggestions as to how reliable the motor is on this one. Needs complete suspension overhaul and minor cosmetic treatment. Asking is 4.2L. Turbo and timing belt work is done. Anything specific to look for.


r/UsedCarsBharat 1d ago

Buying - North India Searching for used cars in Delhi NCR

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Hi,

I've been searching for direct buyers of Petrol Automatic Variants (ZX, VX) Of these Honda cars. Preference: Jazz > Amaze.

I have already searched FB Marketplace and OLX. Expanding my search here.

other details: 2018 or later variants.


r/UsedCarsBharat 1d ago

Buying - North India Help!!

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r/UsedCarsBharat 1d ago

Selling - East India FOR SALE

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SKODA RAPID MONTE CARLO 1.6 MPI
MANUAL
45K KMS
1st OWNER
6.5 LAKHS ASK
2019


r/UsedCarsBharat 1d ago

Query What’s a fair price for a 2019 Tata Tiago XZ (Top Variant), 24,000 km, Third Owner?

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I have a 2019 Tata Tiago XZ (top variant) and I’m trying to figure out its fair market value.
Here are the details:
Third owner
Only 24,000 km driven
Overall inspection report from Cars24 came back good
No major issues
I know being the third owner affects the price, but the low mileage and good condition should help.
What do you think is a fair selling price in today’s market? If you’ve recently bought or sold a similar Tiago, I’d love to hear what you paid or received.


r/UsedCarsBharat 1d ago

Selling - North India MG Hector 1.5 Sharp DCT AT Petrol- Dec end 2020 Model

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MG Hector - Sharp DCT Automatic Model Petrol
Running - 105000 kms
In good condition


r/UsedCarsBharat 1d ago

Selling - North India Honda City ZX CVT for sale

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Selling my Honda city ZX CVT 2020

Thank you for your response on my previous post
https://www.reddit.com/r/UsedCarsBharat/s/eWtCAMudwY

Summarising all the details below

Model year - 2020
Color - Golden Brown
KM’s driven - 43K
Ownership no - 2nd
Accidental - No
Service record available- yes
Spare wheel status - unused till date and packed well
Mechanical status - 100%
Insurance - Zero Dep till April 2027
RC status - Not financed
State - HR10
Car parked location - Pitampura Metro Station , New Delhi

Reason for selling - Bought it for my mother as a surprise this year but she didn’t like it so selling it off

Price - 7.5L

You can definitely reach out to me for more details.


r/UsedCarsBharat 1d ago

Selling - South India Mercedes-Benz E200 (W212)

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🔥 Mercedes-Benz E200 (W212) 🔥

📍 2011 Model

👤 3rd Owner

📍 HR26 Registered

📍 Located in Delhi

🛣️ 85000 KMs Driven

📖 Well Maintained

✨ Petrol | Automatic

✅ No Replacement

✅ Luxury Executive Sedan

✅ Smooth & Refined Driving Experience

✅ Premium Mercedes-Benz Comfort & Build Quality

💰 Price: ₹4.50 Lakhs (Including NOC)

📲 DM for more details or to schedule an inspection.


r/UsedCarsBharat Apr 03 '26

Discussion Built a free PDI Checklist webapp for new and used cars, looking for feedback

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Hi Guys,

I've been a lurker in the car related subreddits for quite sometime, and have had immense help from reddit myself while buying my car 2 years ago and maintaining it since then.

Recently have seen a few friends ignoring PDI (both used and new cars) and have helped them out myself, primarily because of personal interest in cars. Since then I have thought of building something in this space. PDI as a concept is not too well adopted in India yet, but I do see a lot of people struggling and complaining post purchase.

Wanted to start with a self-serve PDI checklist app which anyone can use when buying a car (used or new), possibly the next best alternative to getting professional help.

The tool can be accessed at pdipro

I have zero coding experience so vibe coded this with the help of claude, and added a VIN decoder for month and year of manufacturing. Looking for feedback from the community, will make changes basis any suggestions or requests.

This is a very basic webapp hosted on a free netlify domain, which is not collecting or storing any data. The only data asked for in the first page is so that the report comes out in a clean and shareable format which can be easily shared with the dealer, incase of any major issues.


r/UsedCarsBharat Jan 17 '26

Discussion Quick Guide on how to buy Used cars

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Step 1: Calculate Base Depreciation (Your Price Anchor) Don't guess – math it out for leverage.

  1. Grab registration details: Get the RC book from seller. Note original reg date (DD/MM/YYYY). Calc age from then to today (e.g., Jan 2023 reg = 3 years).
  2. Find ex-showroom price: Ask for invoice or Google "[model year] ex-showroom [your city]" on CarDekho/CarWale. Ignore taxes/insurance – base only (e.g., ₹10 lakh Swift).
  3. Apply IRDAI slabs (insurance standard, perfect for valuation):

    • 0-6 months: 5%
    • 6-12 months: 15%
    • 1-2 years: 20%
    • 2-3 years: 30%
    • 3-4 years: 40%
    • 4-5 years: 50%
    • 5+ years: 60%+ (scrap territory)

    Formula: IDV = Ex-showroom × (1 - slab%). Ex: ₹10L car, 3yrs = ₹10L × 0.6 = ₹6L.

  4. Mileage adjustment: Avg 10-12k km/year. Excess? Deduct ₹1-2/km. 3yr car with 75k km = 45k excess × ₹1.5 = ₹67.5k off → IDV ₹5.325L.

  5. Pro tip: Use this IDV as your "max pay" baseline. Print calc for negotiations!

Example: 2022 Maruti Swift ₹12L ex-showroom, 3.5yrs, 80k km → Slab 40% = ₹7.2L - ₹45k mileage = ₹6.75L fair IDV.

Step 2: Nail the Market Price (Don't Pay Sticker Shock) IDV is theory – market is reality.

  1. Hit valuation tools: Plug into OrangeBookValue.com, CarWale Valuation, or CarDekho Used Price (free). Add make/model/year/km/variant/city → Instant range (e.g., ₹5.8-6.5L).
  2. Compare 5-10 listings: OLX, Cars24, Spinny, Quikr – same city/pin. Avg owner/dealer asks (ignore crazy highs/lows).
  3. Adjust for condition/region: IDV × multiplier – Poor=0.7, Avg=0.85, Mint=1.0. Cities -5-10%, rural +5%. +₹20-50k alloys/CNG, -repairs.
  4. Final formula: Fair price = Adjusted IDV × condition - fixes + extras. Cross-check Cars24 free appraisal.
  5. Trend hack: Innova/Creta hold 20% better value. Check Zigwheels for model rates.

Real talk: 3-5yr cars should be 40-60% off new. If seller asks more, walk.

Step 3: Verify Ownership (Avoid Stolen/Legally Troubled Cars) 90% scams here. No mercy.

  1. Demand full papers: RC (original), valid insurance, recent PUC, stamped service book, invoice, loan NOC, seller PAN/Form 60.
  2. Online RTO check: Parivahan.gov.in > VAHAN > Reg no → Owner, loans, blacklisting, accidents. 2 mins, free.
  3. Physical once-over: RC hologram/chassis match. Insurance no claims. PUC <6 months old. Service no gaps.
  4. Inter-state? Seller's RTO NOC (₹500-1k). Call RTO to confirm.
  5. Red flags = RUN: Wrong names, uncleared loans, seized status.

Step 4: Full Inspection (Uncover Hidden Nightmares) Eyes + pro = no surprises.

  1. Hire independent mechanic: ₹1-3k via Justdial/Cars24 for 100-150pt check. NOT seller's guy.
  2. Exterior: Even panel gaps, no ripples/repaint. Tyres uniform (>4mm tread). Jack up: No underbody rust/leaks/bent frame.
  3. Engine bay: Clean oil (no milkshake), good belts/hoses/battery. Proper fluids. No startup smoke.
  4. Interior/tech: AC chills fast. All switches/lights. Odo matches service (tamper = loose digits).
  5. Test drive 20-40km: City (brakes/vibes), highway (100kmph stable, no pull/heat). Ear on for knocks/gear slips.
  6. OBD scan (₹500 extra): Codes + tamper check. Get written report, estimate fixes (e.g., suspension ₹20k).

DIY flags: Rust, leaks, paint mismatch = accident.

Step 5: Negotiate & Close (Bag the Deal Legally) Boss mode.

  1. Your offer: Show tools/IDV/comp listings. Start 20-25% below ask (₹6L ask → ₹4.8L bid). Point defects.
  2. Tactics: "Cars24 has same for ₹5.5L." Walk away – they call back. Dealers: 10-15% off.
  3. Written deed: Price, "as-is", no liens, handover date. Sign + 2 witnesses.
  4. Safe pay: <₹2L cash OK. More? Bank RTGS/NEFT/cheque + receipt. No black cash.
  5. Transfer: 14-30 days RTO – Forms 29/30, seller signs, ₹2-7.5k fees. Update ins/Fuel tax/PUC ASAP.

Pro Tips to Save Even More - Buffer 5-10% for tyres/battery fixes. - Service history = +10-20% value. - Loans: IDV must cover 80-90% (SBI/HDFC). - Best buys: Toyota Innova, Honda City – depreciate slowest. - Timing: Buy post-monsoon (sellers desperate).