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Ola partners with Dbest Cars to dispose of over 5,000 used cars

By: HT AutoDesk | Updated on: Jan 25, 2023, 10:24 AM Ola Fleet Technologies has partnered with Dbest Cars India to dispose of its used commercial fleet vehicles in a deal worth over ₹125 crores. The company is undertaking the process to dispose of over 5,000 used commercial cars because the existing fleet is now obsolete. Thanks to the introduction of regulatory changes such as BS6 emission norms and scrappage policies, an ecosystem has been created for utilization and demand for used cars in India. File photo of Ola cab used for representational purpose only With increasing motorization rates, lower…

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Used cars 101: From setting a budget to the test drive – a guide for buying a used vehicle

Illustration by Melanie Lambrick So, you’ve decided to buy a car. Here’s the first question: new or used? In general terms, the choice is straightforward. A new car comes with the latest features, warranties and the promise of several years of driving free from all but routine maintenance. The benefits of buying used? If you choose well, you’ll save a bundle. It hasn’t been so simple in pandemic times. The pandemic led to inventory shortages and soaring vehicle prices as people who would normally buy only new cars flooded onto the pre-owned lots. But the pandemic challenges aside, the basic…

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What are the cheapest states to buy used cars?

One of the exciting things about buying a car is that it changes drastically by region. For the overall winner, New Hampshire is one of the best states from the northeast. Here’s why: – A low number of additional fees and taxes associated with used vehicle purchases – You are exempt from paying sales tax – The registration fees are cheap (at most $18 per thousand of total sales) – New Hampshire has low insurance premiums, with an average of $870 per year – The low average annual cost of vehicle ownership This is excellent news for New Hampshire residents…

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Yellow Cars Paint a Bright Depreciation Picture, but Don’t Get a Gold One

If you’re buying a car with resale value in mind, a bright color might be the way to go. According to some number-crunching by iSeeCars, three-year-old used cars depreciate the least if they’re yellow. Gold, though, depreciates the most. Those are the results for the used-car market as a whole. When you look at segments, different colors depreciate the least. Beige pickups, for example, hold their value the best. The most common vehicle colors—white, black, silver—depreciate at an average rate because they’re considered a safe choice. There’s a world of difference between yellow and gold. In the world of used-car…

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The UK’s most and least reliable used cars – Mercedes, Kia, Honda & more

According to the findings of a new survey, Suzuki achieved the highest brand rating for its reliability with 94.7 percent. The brand’s Vitara small SUV received a staggering 99.3 percent reliability score, with the Swift small car also getting a near-perfect mark. The data, from What Car?, found that Japanese brands occupied six of the top 10 most reliable brand positions. However, at the other end of the scale, Citroën and Land Rover received the lowest brand reliability scores, of 60.3 percent and 61.3 percent respectively. Small cars had the highest overall reliability ratings, with the Honda Jazz achieving a…

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Fire breaks out at second-hand car showroom in Hyderabad

A visual from the spot (Photo/ANI) Hyderabad: A fire broke out at a car showroom in LB Nagar in Telangana’s Hyderabad district, police said. According to the police, a huge fire broke out in the garage of a second-had car showroom in LB Nagar Police Station limits. “The fire broke out around 9 pm on Tuesday at a second-hand car showroom beside BVK cinemas, LB Nagar, Hyderabad. The loss of property is yet to be determined. No loss of life has been reported. The fire personnel have reached the spot and the efforts are underway to bring the blaze under…

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Used car buying guide: Jensen Interceptor

What we said then January 5, 1967: “For a new model, the Interceptor feels fully mature and extremely well built. It is an eye-catcher everywhere and its looks are a clever combination of practicalities and an efficient shape. The performance is satisfying, with enough for any situation, and used with discretion in experienced hands the Interceptor is one of the safest forms of modern-day transport. At about 14mpg, fuel bills are high, but, judging against the pleasure the car gives, these costs are worth every penny. An owner’s view Kieron Maughan, rockstarcars.co.uk: “I own three Interceptors: a Mk1, a Mk2…

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Why Are Prices So High? The Used-Car Factory Was Shut Down.

Why Are Prices So High? The Used-Car Factory Was Shut Down. – Cox Automotive Inc. icon-branding Events Icon Created with Sketch. Inventory Icon Created with Sketch. icon-mail-hovericon-mail Marketing Icons Created with Sketch. icon-operationsicon-phone-hovericon-phone Product Training Icon Created with Sketch. Sales Icon Created with Sketch. Service Icons Created with Sketch. icon-social-fb-hovericon-social-fbicon-social-google-hovericon-social-googleicon-social-linkedin-hovericon-social-linkedin icon-social-twitter Created with Sketch. icon-social-twitter-hovericon-social-twittericon-social-youtube-hovericon-social-youtube…

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Kenny U-Pull your own auto parts from used vehicles

Emily Vukovic pulled out all the stops this morning at Kenny U-Pull. Kenny U-Pull is an automotive recycler, where you can go to self-serve car parts. You pay a gate fee of $4 and take what you want from cars in the yard whether it be an engine, alternator, suspension pieces, mirrors, doors, a hatch, hinges, etc. You must bring your own tools as they don’t have any available, but you are prohibited from bringing grinders, torches or jacks. They also use tires for sale that they check to ensure there is still enough tread and have a variety of…