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In the absence of decent public transport, it can be difficult to move Doha without a car, especially if you have children who need car seats Although some people fail to have a car may limit your ability to get out and about, which can be quite isolating while you can always rent a car or a driver, it may make sense financially to buy a car of your choice.
Car buyers tend to fall into one of two camps those who do not feel comfortable to purchase brand new cars dealer and those who prefer to buy Dealerships opportunity to take care of most of the process when you buy of them, but like buying a used car from a private seller may require a little more legwork this article will focus specifically on the process involved in buying a used car from a private seller.
There are pros and cons to buying used one of the biggest costs of the new car is depreciation of property; the second you drive it off the lot, your car is worth less than its purchase price Buying a carefully selected used car can help reduce this particular cost The other big issue for the purchase a used car in Qatar is personal debt if you lose your job, or something else happens that forces you to leave Qatar, you will not be allowed to leave until all your debts personal is paid in full recently, when many energy sector jobs were slashed in a time that is used -for market was quickly flooded and prices dropped.
Now if you do not feel comfortable personal debt here in Qatar, then buying a used car is a smart choice.
This is a personal decision of course it is no secret that large Japanese cars with very large engines are popular road presence Doha is important here and sometimes you need to put your foot down to create a safe space around you for various reasons, Japanese cars seem to hold their value better than American or European Marqués, but there are also many people who are very happy with the cars which meet any of these criteria, it also helps consider the reputation of the service center for any given car brand before buying some service centers have much better reputation than others ask if around before you commit.
The ads on the private Doha Mums website are a good place to start, especially if you are looking for a family car; Car found there almost certainly lady used if it is claimed word of mouth is also particularly useful; start telling people you meet that you are looking to buy a car and you will quickly hear about people who think of the sale, but hadn t yet got around advertising This can be a great way to reduce the amount of effort and buy a car with an honest story.
Expatriates tend to advertise cars on the classifieds section, the specialized car sales website and Facebook group Buy, sell, exchange Qatar There are also other local groups Facebook, where people often try sell their first car as the pearl dames network page, or specific groups in certain compounds, but you must be a resident to join these groups.
The market is very cyclical in Qatar and links in terms of school in May, June and July, there is usually a mass exodus, but very few new people arrive at this time of year Those staying donation tend t be looking to buy a car before the long summer break, so that the automotive market is very much a buyer's market, but in September, the opposite is true and it becomes more of a seller's market there also similar variations on the market to coincide with the Christmas and Easter holiday periods.
When you find a car that interests you, arrange to see during the day It is also good to see the seller, because some dealers of used cars disguise themselves as private sellers when they try to get rid of a turkey another way to eliminate the dealers is not to mention the make and model of the car when you call they ask what car you're interested, then it is likely that they are a car dealer.
The most important thing to check is the thing Some service history as ISN high mileage does a problem if the car has been properly maintained and kept regular maintenance is particularly important with warm temperatures Doha stop-start driving conditions A car must have its principal and minor services and oil changes completed in time Check the manual to see when things like brake fluid changes and belt changes were due and check the receipts see if it was done on time If the seller has not received, you can call the service center, they must know the car and have records for the mileage it Correlate recorded in the operating income with the mileage on the car he n 'there is absolutely no excuse for not having a complete history if she does not have one, on foot.
It can also be helpful to find a friend who knows cars to take with you if you are on your own so make sure to make a physical inspection.
Ideally, tires should be a matching set of the same make and model to check their status on the depth of the tread should be good and there should be no cracks or bulges in the sidewalls There will be an oval with a 4-digit number printed on the tire, which corresponds to the date of manufacture, or 0614 is June 2014, the tires are more than three years, the budget for replacement tires when you agree on a price due to the climate here in Qatar, tires deteriorate faster than in less extreme environments.
Put your knees and have a good look under and through the eyes of the car for all the undulations of the body Make sure the doors are well and check for any changes in the texture of the paint Do the same thing on the roof You are looking for evidence of collision body repair.
Examine the panel gaps they are uneven or different from one side to the other.
Look under the boot carpet for all the ripples in the trunk floor or welds at the rear end a sure sign of a rear collision.
Inspect under the car with a flashlight for signs of new welds or rough running from under the car through.
If the seller will allow you pull the rubber door seals out and look for signs of cuts in metal seams that revolve around the door openings to look inside the opening of the sunroof for the same.
Put your hand on the windshield pillar to feel for any bumps that might indicate welds.
Always try to see a car with a cold engine that has not been run for at least half an hour this way, you can check the oil levels and see how it starts, if it blows cold smoke, etc. .
Before starting the car, pump the brake pedal until it is hard and then start the engine if the brake pedal decreases as the engine starts, the vacuum servo work If the pedal is hard, it may be defective this indicates problems with the braking system which must be inspected and repaired, thus consider that in your decision about how much to pay for the car.
Take the car for a drive and make sure that you drive yourself to choose a route that includes sharp turns, bumps and fast way open Always attentive to blows and squeaks as you go around corners Feel to play in the steering wheel and give the brakes a check by performing an emergency stop in a safe place.
Check the stereo and make sure that everything on the dashboard works Air conditioning is especially important in Qatar are the blowers work at he rear cool quickly once the car is running.
Make sure you feel comfortable driving and parking there.
If you like the car, it is a good idea and perfectly acceptable in Qatar to take him to an inspection center on Salwa road before accepting the sale there is a number on the left side of the road you pass the Al Azizya in the direction of the border of Qatar and Saudi Arabia Some are better than others Ask around for recommendations before you so you can be sure that you go good.
If you are satisfied with the inspection, it is time to agree on a price with the seller Don t be pressurized in and don t afraid to go home and sleep on it if you think you need time to reach a reasonable offer.
Once a price has been agreed, it is time to transfer ownership.
You must have your PR residence permit in order to have a car in your name and the car must be insured before the property can be transferred compulsory third party cover is necessary in Qatar Prices are set by the government and depend on the number cylinders of the engine's car has a 4-cylinder engine is QR 400, QR is a 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder 500 is QR600 for cars 4-wheel drive, these amounts are slightly higher in Qatar, the car is insured, not the driver, and if his third single political party, it transfers ownership of the vehicle are not all complete coverage policies can be transferred so check with the insurer can transfer the policy in your name as the buyer, but otherwise you will need to purchase your own policy.
Full Coverage includes damage you cause However, be aware that a policy of amortization is used parts, wherein when the vehicle exceeds a certain age, the owner must pay a percentage towards costs if parts of manufacturer of origin are used as the car, the higher the sense of percentage, the more the car, the more expensive it will cost to repair after an accident.
So, assuming that insurance is in order and you have your PR, it's time to transfer what was a horrible process, designed to give you your worst day ever Doha, can now be very easy indeed, thanks to the recent introduction of some fantastic e-government services.
The online option If the seller has registered with Metrash 2 Ministry of Interior e-government application and you have a mobile phone registered under your Qatari ID, the transfer process is easy The seller simply logs in Metrash 2 between the car number, identity card and telephone numbers, pays by credit card transfer fee and press GO both parties have an SMS confirming the transfer and within two days, you will receive a phone call Q -post ask where you want the Istimara registration card delivered.
If the seller is not registered Metrash 2, encourage them to register; it is simpler and faster than the registration of the sale in person at the circulation of which there are different branches around the city.
The optional traffic service You and seller must both attend the service traffic in person and present all the documents required to transfer ownership Before addressing the traffic service, you will need to ensure that a form of transfer of ownership is completed in Arabic, with copies of your and seller of QIDS both parties to give the police officer there typist small offices that will for you for fees in or around most parts of the circulation department If the car is on the cover of full comprehensive insurance, you will also need to take a copy of the relevant document from the insurance company showing that the cover is in the name of the buyer.
Once the service traffic, take a ticket and wait This wait can vary from minutes to hours, depending on how busy it is once called the reception, present documents and fingers crossed the officer Service asked to pay the registration fee once this has been done, will wait a bit the officer will remind you once your registration card was printed.
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