Buying a used car through Q Motor can be the fastest,
simplest, and enjoyable process. We show you how to buy the best used or new
car in qatar with the minimum hassle.
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The team of Q Motor recommend the following steps for you:
1. Setting up a budget
Before you think about which car to buy, you’ll need to work
out how much you have to spend. You will need to decide on whether you need to
take out finance and from where you will take it. If you don’t get finances
from your employer to buy a car, banks then will be your only choice.
Most banks in Qatar will offer car loans, usually up to two
years, and dealerships will also have loan options, these often include one
large down payment followed by three to four monthly instalments. Alternatively,
some companies will offer loan schemes that then deduct payments from your
monthly salary. Car Rental Doha
2. Choosing the right car
With more choice than ever, choosing your perfect car can be
a bewildering process. Make sure you spend some time working out what you need
from your car. Think about:
- What will the car be used
for
- How long you are planning
to keep it for
- How much will it cost to
service and repair the car
- Are you going to use it
off road?
- The depreciation rate of
the car
3. Contacting the seller
Your first contact with a seller can reveal a lot of
valuable information about the car, so it’s important you ask the right
questions.
- Ask thorough questions
about the car, its past and its condition
- Arrange to view a private
sale at the seller’s house, and a trade sale at their showroom
- Always view the car in
daylight, and preferably when it’s dry to make it easier to spot damage
4. Inspecting a used car
You don’t need to be a mechanic to inspect a used car, but
there are a few golden rules.
- Go for a test drive
- Make sure all the car’s
features work
- Take the car to a car
inspection company. We highly recommend taking your car to more than one
company to get a second opinion. You HAVE TO inspect your car prior to
purchase. We recommend the following car inspection companies:
German Car Inspection Center
CARCHEX vehicle Inspection
Q Motor team recommend driving the car for at least 15
minutes prior to purchase. The test drive is your chance to asses every aspect
of the car, from how it feels on the road, to making sure all its equipment
works correctly. Check the gears, brakes, steering and suspension work as they
should, with no unusual noises and vibrations. Doha Rent a Car
5. Haggling with sellers and payment
It’s common for buyers to make an offer on the car they
would like to buy, so don’t be afraid of haggling on price.
- Know what the car is
worth. You can check similar cars and compare them at Q Motor Trader.
- If you can’t come to an
agreement, remember there are plenty of other cars available at Q Motor
Trader
6. Doing the paperwork
All cars in Qatar must be registered with the Ministry of
Interior before they can be driven on the road. An application form can be
downloaded from the Hukoomi website. It is in Arabic only, and can be filled
out in advance or at the registration office as necessary. Non-Arabic speakers
can fill in their details at the department and have the form typed up into
Arabic for a fee of QR 15.
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