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Online classifieds site, OLX has revealed what Nigerians
look out for when buying used cars, as engine, price and transmission of the car top results,
reports ITRealms.
OLX Country Manager, Lola Masha, told ITRealms that the research was carried out to identify what is
most important to the users when buying used cars.
“This information will enable us educate them on what to
really look out for when in the market to buy a used vehicle” she said,
stressing that the poll
revealed that 26 per cent of the respondents believed that the engine was the
most important thing to consider when buying a used car.
Also, she said that this was followed very closely by 22.3
per cent who considered the price as a vital thing to consider and 1.7 per cent
chose the transmission.
“While, the remaining 38.4 per cent, chose the model,
colour and year of the car,” she said.
Seasoned expert in automobiles and General Manager,
Mandilas Enterprises Limited, Stephen Gladwin stated that “there is a wide
range of factors to consider when buying a used vehicle. More often than not,
there is more to consider than what meets the naked eye. These factors range
from the condition of engine, gearbox, transmission system, tyres, year of
manufacture, the make of the vehicle, battery condition, and even the
upholstery. These are instrumental factors that make up the overall perception
of the vehicle.”
He also disclosed that, “There are however little things
that could make or mar the feel of the car and they must be considered in the
utmost regard. Some of these comprise of the AC system, Radio/CD, steering
system, body condition, windscreen, rust, effectiveness of clutch system,
brakes, windows, body colour, suspension system, Odometer reading, condition of
airbag, ABS, wheel and exhaust.”
Gladwin further intimated that none of the aforementioned
should be taken in levity.
“It is important to seek proper assessment from a trained
technician/mechanic who will carry out a physical test of the vehicle to
ascertain these conditions, a road test to posit the girth and balance of the
vehicle, as well as a diagnosis test to confirm the overall valuation of the
vehicle,” he said.
Nigerians who are in the market to sell their used
vehicles can post their cars on OLX for free and qualified ads will get an
evaluation certificate from Mandilas that will state the current market value
of the car as well as the condition of each part of the car. This will benefit both the buyer who is
worried about the worth and condition of the car they want to buy and the
seller who is not sure of the monetary value of the car.
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