Check THESE Things While Buying a Second Hand Car!

India Today Podcasts Desk
UPDATED: Apr 30, 2025 18:05 IST
In this episode of Connecting Rod, automotive geeks Dipayan and Rahul will walk us through the dos and don'ts of buying a second hand car. From a paint job to a manipulate odometer, these guys know it all. Make sure you get the best value out of your money while exploring the used car market. Tune in!
Produced by Prateek Lidhoo
Sound mix by Rohan Bharti

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