The Four Kinds of Seller
| Independent dealer | Brand used-car outlet | Online platform | Private seller | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice | Many brands, a few dozen cars | Mostly one brand | Very large catalogue | One car |
| Inspection | Varies; ask what was checked | Brand checklist | Standard report | None unless you arrange it |
| Warranty | Ask; varies by dealer | Often included or offered | Often offered | None |
| Price | Negotiable within reason | Usually firmer | Often fixed | Most negotiable |
| Loan and RC help | Yes, usually | Yes | Yes | You arrange it |
| Best if you | Want to compare in person with a local contact | Know the brand you want | Want maximum choice online | Know cars well and will check everything |
Brand programmes exist for most large makers, including Maruti Suzuki True Value, Toyota U Trust and Mahindra First Choice. Check their own sites for outlets near you and for exactly what their warranty covers.
Distances across West Bangalore
If you are comparing sellers, this is roughly how far our showroom is from each part of West Bangalore. Use it to plan a single trip that takes in two or three sellers on the same side of the city.
| Area | Distance | Main route |
|---|---|---|
| Ullal | About 2 km | Ullal Main Road |
| Bangalore University (Jnana Bharathi) | About 3 km | University Road, Ullal Main Road |
| Nagarabhavi Circle | About 4 km | Mallathahalli Road, Kengeri Main Road |
| Mallathahalli | About 4 km | Kengeri Main Road |
| Kengeri | About 5 km | Kengeri Main Road |
| RR Nagar arch (Mysore Road) | About 5 km | University Road |
| Chandra Layout | About 6 km | Gandhi Marg, University Road |
| Vijayanagar metro | About 8 km | Chord Road, Gandhi Marg, University Road |
| Basaveshwaranagar | About 10 km | Nagarabhavi Road, Gandhi Marg |
Area guides with routes: Nagadevanahalli, Ullal and Jnana Bharathi, Nagarabhavi, Vijayanagar and Chandra Layout, RR Nagar and Basaveshwaranagar.
When We Are a Good Fit, and When We Are Not
- A good fit if you want to see several makes side by side, want help with a loan and the RC transfer, and like having the seller a short drive away after the sale.
- Not the best fit if you want one specific new-generation model with a manufacturer warranty; a brand outlet is better placed for that. Ask us anyway: we may be able to find one, but we won’t pretend to have it.
Making the Most of a Showroom Trip
- Shortlist online and compare two or three cars on Compare.
- Message the seller the cars you want to see so they are ready.
- Bring your licence, and your own mechanic if you have one.
- Drive each car on the same stretch of road, back to back.
- Don’t pay anything until you have seen the original RC and checked it on Parivahan.
