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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Buying a used car for personal needs at the auction house seems to be quite rare. Most people still choose to buy through car showrooms or individual sellers.
The reason is because the process of buying a vehicle at the auction hall is fairly ‘complicated’. In fact, buying a used car at auction can be more profitable in terms of price.
President Director of PT Balai Lelang Serasi (Ibid), Daddy Doxa Manurung, said that the process of buying a vehicle at auction is different from buying a used car in a showroom.
“Compared to buying a used car in a showroom, a used car at an auction is quite different. Starting from the list until winning the auction there are their own provisions, “said Daddy to Kompas.com.
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So, how to tips on buying a used car at the auction? Listen to this.
1. Be careful when choosing
Each auction hall usually has a different car availability. Therefore, choose the auction place that does have a car that is your target.
Next, make sure the car is in good condition at the moment open house, because not all cars sold at auction halls have good conditions.
Check your used car of choice, both in terms of exterior, interior and engine condition. Don’t hesitate to ask for help from friends or use an independent inspection service.
Consider where the car came from, for example if used taxis are usually broken legs and the engine is not comfortable because most are used and drink low octane fuel.
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2. Compare car prices on the market
This is important to do so that potential vehicle buyers do not get caught up in over-prices.
Dig up information about the price of the car you are eyeing on the market as a benchmark when making an offer.
That way, you won’t get a higher price than the market price.
3. Don’t get carried away
Considering the price of the car being auctioned is far lower than the market, it often makes participants scramble with other enthusiasts.
However, do not let you go out of control for fear of the dream car out of grasp.
The car auction process at the Ibid Auction Hall in Jakarta, Wednesday (10/25/2017).-
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Deactivate other bidders first, follow the process carefully. Try going to several auctions to see and become familiar with the auction system before actually following it.
4. Check the vehicle to the garage
When you have been declared the winner of the auction, immediately bring the car to the garage.
Because, even though the conditions appear visually good, but it never hurts to continue to do more in-depth checks with the help of technicians to avoid greater damage and higher costs.
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