Used cars, motorcycles, scooters and bicycles are listed across Delhi NCR by their owners — no dealer margin, and you deal with the person who actually rode or drove the vehicle.
Inspect it, take a test drive, and check the paperwork carefully before any money changes hands. In Delhi, the documents matter as much as the machine.
Paperwork first — this is Delhi-specific
Delhi enforces vehicle age rules that do not apply in most other cities: diesel vehicles over ten years and petrol vehicles over fifteen years are not permitted to ply in the NCT, so a vehicle's age directly affects whether it can legally be used here at all, and what happens to it afterwards. Before you commit, check:
- Registration certificate (RC) — in the seller's name, with the chassis and engine numbers matching the vehicle. Check the registration date and the fuel type.
- Insurance — valid, and note whether it is comprehensive or third-party. Ask about the no-claim bonus and the claim history.
- Pollution certificate (PUC) — current.
- Hypothecation — if the vehicle was financed, confirm the loan is closed and the hypothecation removed from the RC.
- Pending challans — check for outstanding e-challans against the registration number before you pay.
- Transfer. Agree in writing how and when the ownership transfer will be completed, and keep copies of every document you sign.
Inspecting the vehicle
Start the engine from cold — a warm start hides a lot. Listen for knocking, look at the exhaust smoke, and check for oil leaks underneath. Test the brakes, clutch, gears, lights and indicators, and feel for pull under braking. Look along the body panels in daylight for uneven paint and gaps that suggest accident repair, and check the tyres, including the spare, for uneven wear. A professional inspection before you buy is cheap compared with what it can save you.
Selling a vehicle in Delhi
List the year, kilometres, fuel type, owner number, insurance validity and service history, and say plainly whether the vehicle is Delhi-compliant on age. Keep every document ready. Read our guide to selling a used vehicle or post a free ad. See also vehicles across India and the rest of Delhi listings.