Which is the Best Used Car dealer in Kerala ?

mithun · 4th February 2006, 17:58

Which is the Best Used Car dealer in Kerala based on your personal experiences ? I don't mean Maruti True Value centers alone.

mithun · 16th February 2006, 13:49

Guys...No replies yet....

MalluDude · 17th February 2006, 19:31

Sorry pal...don't know of anybody except True value and your unfriendly neighborhood car broker. If you go to any car dealership the salesman could direct you to a used-car guy. Also ICICI car loan salesmen have a wide network. As for the reliablity of these gents, well.....can't vouch for it.

So I'd advise to track down good used cars through newspapers and within your friends/relatives' personal circles.

Steeroid · 17th February 2006, 19:57

Fairdeal Motors, Cochin. Been around since Amby/Fiat days.

Chirayath Cars (they have reps all over Kerala, but a showroom in - believe it or not - Chalakkudy.). The showroom is on the NH47 and you cant miss it because they have some expensive cars inside. They have a pretty good selection of Indian and imported cars - I've seen some S-class mercs, 5 Series Beemers and other cars in their showroom alongside Accords and Mondeos. Went there to look at a Diesel Mondy sometime back, but the sales chap told me (aside) not to take the car since the diesel vehicle has 'problems'.

If you're interested in 2nd hand Indian cars, the best way to go about it is to visit the various dealerships and inquire - they usually have people wanting to trade in their old cars and upgrade and will give you the names/phone numbers.

I still cant tell you which one of them is 'the best', because I havent bought from any of them. Chirayath is enterprising and give you a very good selection, though. They also bought me a buyer for my Accent when I wasnt looking to sell - the Doc flipped for the car and offered me 4.40 (there was no GLE in the market then). I should've taken the offer, because I sold the vehicle a year later for 3.9 because the cheaper GLE was in the market by then.

I think Sai Service does used cars in Cochin, too. Not too sure about it.

The best person to ask is artofzen, but he's missing from the forum these days.

rihan01234 · 30th July 2009, 13:19

Chirayath Cars are good. They have branches in thrissur and ernakulam. I have done a couple of deals with them and they havent left any bad memories.

Anand123 · 30th July 2009, 18:47

I would say CHIRAYATH CARS.

mithun · 31st July 2009, 11:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anand123

I would say CHIRAYATH CARS.

Chirayath Cars only/mainly deals with luxury cars. Not meant for everyone.

s3va · 10th May 2010, 10:40

Folks,

Need an urgent information.

Could someone provide few used car dealer contacts located in either Calicut or Kannur ? I need to buy an used Santro

Appreciate a quick response.

jeeva · 10th May 2010, 10:57

I know of one Mr.Biju menon (not the mallu movie guy) based out of calicut, who deals in used cars. USED CARS KERALA buy USED CARS sell USED CARS exchange of USED CARS is his website. This guy gets most of the vehicles from Maharashtra/Gujarat and so most of them would be re-registred in Kerala. The prices are good.

I had contacted him over the phone, when I was looking out for a used Safari, but then discarded the plan. Thats the only experiance I have had with him.
All the best.

s3va · 10th May 2010, 11:59

^ Thanks Jeeva.

I called him up, but unfortunately he doesnt have any Santro in his stable right now.

Any other dealers ?

4th February 2006, 17:58	#1
mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	Which is the Best Used Car dealer in Kerala ? Which is the Best Used Car dealer in Kerala based on your personal experiences ? I don't mean Maruti True Value centers alone.
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17th February 2006, 19:31	#3
MalluDude BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kochi Posts: 397 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	Sorry pal...don't know of anybody except True value and your unfriendly neighborhood car broker. If you go to any car dealership the salesman could direct you to a used-car guy. Also ICICI car loan salesmen have a wide network. As for the reliablity of these gents, well.....can't vouch for it. So I'd advise to track down good used cars through newspapers and within your friends/relatives' personal circles.
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17th February 2006, 19:57	#4
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,753 Times	Fairdeal Motors, Cochin. Been around since Amby/Fiat days. Chirayath Cars (they have reps all over Kerala, but a showroom in - believe it or not - Chalakkudy.). The showroom is on the NH47 and you cant miss it because they have some expensive cars inside. They have a pretty good selection of Indian and imported cars - I've seen some S-class mercs, 5 Series Beemers and other cars in their showroom alongside Accords and Mondeos. Went there to look at a Diesel Mondy sometime back, but the sales chap told me (aside) not to take the car since the diesel vehicle has 'problems'. If you're interested in 2nd hand Indian cars, the best way to go about it is to visit the various dealerships and inquire - they usually have people wanting to trade in their old cars and upgrade and will give you the names/phone numbers. I still cant tell you which one of them is 'the best', because I havent bought from any of them. Chirayath is enterprising and give you a very good selection, though. They also bought me a buyer for my Accent when I wasnt looking to sell - the Doc flipped for the car and offered me 4.40 (there was no GLE in the market then). I should've taken the offer, because I sold the vehicle a year later for 3.9 because the cheaper GLE was in the market by then. I think Sai Service does used cars in Cochin, too. Not too sure about it. The best person to ask is artofzen, but he's missing from the forum these days. Last edited by Steeroid : 17th February 2006 at 19:59.
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30th July 2009, 13:19	#5
rihan01234 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 94 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Chirayath Cars are good. They have branches in thrissur and ernakulam. I have done a couple of deals with them and they havent left any bad memories.
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30th July 2009, 18:47	#6
Anand123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 2,306 Thanked: 5,306 Times	I would say CHIRAYATH CARS.
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10th May 2010, 10:40	#8
s3va BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 646 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Used Car Dealers in Calicut or Kannur Folks, Need an urgent information. Could someone provide few used car dealer contacts located in either Calicut or Kannur ? I need to buy an used Santro Appreciate a quick response.
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10th May 2010, 10:57	#9
jeeva BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DXB / Nilgiris Posts: 779 Thanked: 1,333 Times View My Garage	I know of one Mr.Biju menon (not the mallu movie guy) based out of calicut, who deals in used cars. USED CARS KERALA buy USED CARS sell USED CARS exchange of USED CARS is his website. This guy gets most of the vehicles from Maharashtra/Gujarat and so most of them would be re-registred in Kerala. The prices are good. I had contacted him over the phone, when I was looking out for a used Safari, but then discarded the plan. Thats the only experiance I have had with him. All the best.
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10th May 2010, 11:59	#10
s3va BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 646 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	^ Thanks Jeeva. I called him up, but unfortunately he doesnt have any Santro in his stable right now. Any other dealers ?
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