Buying second hand vehicles has seen a gradual increase from the year 2019. According to Financial Express, the sale of used bikes showed a spike of about 27% owing to the declining purchasing power of people during Covid-19 pandemic. Another reason is people’s heavy reliability on public transport. The pandemic halted all the operational transport mediums and people were reluctantly made to switch to other means of travelling.
Buying a used bike definitely brings a lot to the table but buying it without proper knowledge can cost you an arm and leg. Here are some key points to remember before heading out to purchase a second hand bike.
1. Know your type– It’s very crucial to know the kind of bike you are looking for. A sports bike or a cruiser. An Indian brand or a foreign brand. Whether you need it for driving on a regular basis or only during leisure time. Having answers to such questions will help you find your type better and will allow you to buy a bike according to your wants.
2. Know the service cost– Before finalizing the deal, check the service and other maintenance costs that you will have to incur on a yearly basis. Manier times the deal seems to be lucrative to us but the real value of the deal is known after is actual usage. Availability of its spare parts and after sales services of the company should also shape your decision.
3. History of the bike– Another important factor is to know the history of the bike, any past accidents or major problems in working of bike. Checking if any sort of tampering has been carried out with the odometer and other gauges. Having known such things will give us a rough idea about how long will the bike render its benefit to us.