Droom Buyer's Guide

Droom is passionate about helping customers take more informed decisions. We take the guesswork out of your next automobile/service purchase by providing an up-to-date buyer’s guide to make every transaction frictionless, trusted, hassle-free, and verified.

Droom Buyer Guide: Your one-stop solution to make informed buying decisions

Though buying a vehicle is all about excitement and joy, the process at times can be a tedious one. Especially, if you are not much aware of all the nitty-gritty involved. Be it selecting the right vehicle, vehicle documentation, warranty or insurance, and other facets of the vehicle buying journey. If all of it gives you jitters, relax! We have compiled a detailed Droom buyer guide to help you with all the necessary inputs to make sure that the joy and excitement are all kept well intact till the very end of buying journey.

To start with, the first is to choose the right way to find the right car. How do you do that?

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Droom Buyer's Guide

Droom is passionate about helping customers take more informed decisions. We take the guesswork out of your next automobile/service purchase by providing an up-to-date buyer’s guide to make every transaction frictionless, trusted, hassle-free, and verified.

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Well, here is the ideal way to start the vehicle buying journey

It is all about being precise in your approach. The Indian automobile sector is buzzing with a great many exciting vehicles. Not only it is difficult to choose one vehicle but to make sure that you are not second-guessing your purchase later on, you must be patient in your approach to select the best vehicle match.

For car buying guide of any other vehicle, first and foremost, the first is to decide the budget range. Once you do that, research the best car for your set of needs and expectations. Are you looking for a vehicle for Daily Commuting, Occasional Travel, Sports, Off-Roading, or are you looking for a multi-Purpose vehicle?

Once you are sure of what kind of vehicle you want to buy, the next is to zero in on the vehicle attributes that rank higher on your priority list. For some, safety is more important than mileage. On the other hand, some want to feel the thrill of the sports car. So, be it evaluating, Mileage, Performance, Space, Comfort, Safety, Warranty, Features, or even longevity in case you might be looking to sell the car later, all these factors help you find the right vehicle with ease. And, if all of it is still too cumbersome for you, Droom has got you covered. The company employs 21st century AI machine learning tools to take precise buyer requirements. All that a buyer must be aware of or should ask while buying a vehicle is pre-aligned within the buying journey itself. Simply, head over to the “Vehicle Finder” section to submit your requirement and you will have the best matches based on your precise vehicle requirement. No guesswork, no biased suggestions, just the car your want based on your expectations! Droom divides the overall buying requirement journey into 4 sorted parts i.e., Basic info, Vehicle info, Budget Info, and Additional info to deliver a personalized experience to the buyers. Now, that you have found and selected the best vehicle for your requirement, the next is to understand the documentation process with the buyer guide tips.

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Buying a new vehicle? Here is the procedure for New Vehicle Registration

For the registration of a new vehicle, you have to visit the Inspecting Authority at Registering Authority Office where the officials inspect the vehicle physically. Here are the documents involved during the process of new vehicle registration:

  • Form 20 duly filled up
  • Form 21 (Sale certificate) issued by the vehicle dealer
  • Attested copy of valid vehicle insurance policy/cover note
  • Attested copy of address proof at which vehicle is to be registered
  • Form 34 duly signed by the owner and the financer
  • Road tax (as applicable)
  • Prescribed fee for registration
  • Valid Fitness Certificate (if applicable)
  • PAN Card or Form 60 & Form 61 (as applicable)
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For pre-owned vehicles, here are the documents required for Change of Address in Registration Certificate:

  • Form 33
  • Original Registration Certificate
  • Attested a copy of valid insurance
  • Attested copy of address proof of the registered owner
  • Attested copy of valid pollution under control certificate
  • Attested copy of PAN Card or Form 60 & Form 61(as applicable)

Regarding the change of address in the Registration Certificate, where the hypothecation is endorsed in the Registration Certificate

No Objection Certificate from the financer is needed to get the address changed in the Registration Certificate.

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Transfer of Ownership on Registration Certificate

Visit the respective Registering Authority Office where the vehicle has been already registered to submit the below-mentioned documents:

  • Registration certificate in original
  • Form 29 duly filled in duplicate (attested one copy)
  • Form 30 duly filled in duplicate
  • Attested copy of valid insurance certificate
  • Attested copy of address proof of purchaser
  • Attested copy of valid Pollution Under Control Certificate
  • Prescribed fee
  • Attested copy of PAN Card or Form 60 & Form 61 (as applicable)

Tips to get N.O.C for interstate car transfer

A registered vehicle owner must possess a N.O.C prescribed on Form 28 to be able to use their vehicle in a different state other than wherein the vehicle is already registered.

  • Application on Form 28 (in Quadruplicate)
  • Attested copy of the registration certificate
  • Evidence of payment of road tax up to date
  • Or no road tax dues certificate from the tax-collection authority
  • Valid PUCC / Valid Insurance

Regarding the change of address in the Registration Certificate, where the hypothecation is endorsed in the Registration Certificate

No Objection Certificate from the financer is needed to get the address changed in the Registration Certificate

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Documents to check when buying a used vehicle

Before finalizing any deal for a pre-owned car, it is necessary to cross-check the availability of Registration Certificate, Insurance documents, Service book, Owner’s manual, and PUC certificate. While a genuine seller will always be forthcoming with all the necessary documents, in case any of the mentioned documents is missing, you can negotiate for a better selling price to cover the associated costs later on.

Besides, Forms 29 and 30 are mandatory to buy a used car in India. For the registration of the pre-owned vehicle, the seller must sign two copies of Form 29, along with a copy of Form 30 to be handed over to the buyer. The buyer will then submit the same at the RTO for transfer of ownership.

  • Form 29 - For the transfer of car ownership
  • Form 30 - For the intimation and transfer of car ownership
  • Form 28 - For No Objection Certificate which is mandatory for interstate transfer
  • Forms 32 and 35: If the seller has taken loans for vehicle purchase

The above-mentioned are an important set of information which form the benefits of buyer guide for everyone looking to buy any vehicle. Make sure that you are well verse with all the information to enjoy a hassle-free buying journey.

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How To Buy A Vehicle From Droom

  • 01

    Create vehicle requirements and get perfect matches, or search from the largest collection of automobiles and find your dream vehicle

    Create Requirement
  • 02

    Unlock match for final inspection and certification before you buy

    Unlock Match
  • 03

    Buy with confidence with only 3% as fully refundable token amount

    Token Amount
  • 04

    Make 97% remaining payment on vehicle delivery at your doorstep

    Vehicle delivery

Droom brings a refined experience for the benefit of the buyers. From taking in buyer requirement to offer precise set of solutions, and premium buying assistance with the help of auto experts in the form of Concierge services, as a buyer, you get to enjoy a peace of mind while getting the best vehicle for you and your loved ones.