Buying used cars in Q8

It's not as bad as you think!

All types of used cars can be found in Q8.

Buying a used car can save you a lot, but one must be really careful when deciding to buy a used  car otherwise it would turn into a nightmare.

There are tens of thousands of used cars for sale in Kuwait. A good way of finding a car for sale is to look at any notice board you can lay your eyes in schools, shops, health clubs, hotels. You can also find them in newspapers, by word of mouth and, of course, online websites.

If you are smart enough you will be able to get the best out of these deals and distinguish between the good and the bad. Play your cards right and you may be able to land a very sweet deal.

What to do?

Garages like these can check your used car.

Before you buy a second hand car, it is a good idea to have the car inspected either by a mechanic or by an independent garage (click here to book your free car inspection by email). Some imported vehicles may not have upgraded radiators and air conditioning, which are necessary to withstand the heat in Kuwait. Be sure to check service records and make sure that the car has a spare tire.

However, it can be difficult finding out the history of a second hand car (especially if your Arabic is weak). Here it is not illegal for garages to repair cars which have been written off so a full safety check is very important.

Things to consider

There are many things to consider such as the year of manufacture (newer is better), mileage in km (less km's is better), car place of purchase (locally, GCC, or somewhere else), exterior body condition (any dents or accidents), interior condition, engine performance, warranty still valid or expired, and of course, price.

Showroom and online websites

Car Max provides you with the best affordable used cars.

There are used car showrooms in Shuwaikh and Al Rai on the 4th Ring Road (between roads 60 and 61). Second hand dealers can also be found on the street corners around Salmiya, Fahaheel and Hawally. One of the best places in Kuwait is Car Max (click here for a map). Car Max provides you with a huge showroom that has all types of cars.

Nevertheless, most people would say to look online. And I agree, finding a used car online doesn't require anything except a computer. All you need to do is look for your price range and then phone the person who is selling the car to get better details. If you decide you like the car you can then arrange a meeting with the seller in order to see his car. Its's as simple as that!! Provided below are the top five websites in Kuwait for buying used cars online.

This Porsche is online for only 3000kd!!

Links for online used car websites

• http://www.harajq8.com
• http://www.hrajcar.com
• http://www.q8showroom.com
• http://bazaar4auto.com
• http://kuwait.q8car.com/

Survey

I encourage everyone who reads this post to participate in this survey in order to help in the improvement of the quality of buying used cars in Q8. The survey will help you identify the steps and methods used to find a used car and it will also. The people who participate in the survey are completely anonymous. The results will be sent to the department of transportation and the municipality of Kuwait in order to better understand the mentality behind buying used cars in Kuwait. Thank you in advance. Click here for the survey link.