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Planning to take a loan for used car? Keep an eye on fees and charges

Explore online platforms that offer certifications, warranties, and have partnerships with financiers

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Tinesh Bhasin
  • At present, more used cars are sold in India than new cars. As this segment grows, players are working towards making loans more affordable
  • Typically, interest rates on used car loans are 4-6 percentage points higher than on new car loans. That’s because valuing used cars is complicated
  • But now start-ups have started certifying and offering warranties on new cars. They also partner with lenders to offer competitive finance
  • When buying a used car, it may help to go through players that offer certification. Check out the loans their partners provide
  • Besides interest rate, check processing fee, partial prepayment charge and foreclosure fee
  • Some lenders