If you are looking to buy a new scooter in the near future, then you must be familiar with your choices of manufacturing companies, but when there is choice there is always a confusion. Most of the scooters look identical to each other and they even fall in the same price range. So, to help you decide, here is the list of things that you need to know before going for a brand new scooter.
Price is one of the most important criteria and you always want to buy something which has all the features and is also cost effective. So, make sure you do enough research online by comparing various scooter prices, but don't get too excited if you find something which is priced lower than your expectation. There may be a chance you are reading the ex-showroom price and not the on-road price.
Another major factor you need to be concerned with while getting a new scooter is it's fuel efficiency or in other terms its milleage. With the ever increasing petrol price, you need to have a good fuel efficient scooter. For most of the scooters, it revolves around 60 kmpl. But, it finally depends on your riding style and the maintainance of your scooter.
Most of the companies offer free services in intial years, but that only includes your engine mantainance, electrical circuits, washing and polishing. Anything, which is not included is always chargable. Consult, your family and friends, their feedback will result in a good decision.
Only a few manufacturers include rear view mirrors, side stand and the number plate as part of accessories and not in your ex-showroom cost. So before buying anything check if these are included in accessories or not.
If you work in a different place from the place where you are buying the scooter from, then remember to check where are their service centers located. Because, dropping and picking up your scooter from the center will be a huge task everytime you want to get it serviced.
When the demand is more than the supply, some of the scooter brands may have a long waiting time to get your scooter delivered. Always remember, there are other equally good options available too and you can swtich to any of those,
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