Everybody is tempted by a discount on the marked sale price of an item, more so during the festive season. For a consumer, the sense of getting something at less than the usual market rate is almost always irresistible.
Shrewd marketers
You are the best judge of your spending habits and returns. But shrewd marketers can often gauge consumer behaviour or predict likely reactions, especially in the festive season when the pressure on households to purchase can be enormous. It's hard to remain left out especially when your neighbours and relatives are on spending sprees availing exciting discounts.
When you think about purchasing an asset that commands a higher price (e.g., a bike), it is suggested to make an informed choice and not one based on impulse. Buy it only if you need it because a bike is a depreciating asset with a low resale value.
Your first asset
Your two wheeler is going to be your companion for some time. Choose a bike that will not eat up a major chunk of your salary. Purchasing a bike that is way beyond your budget just because it is available on a discount is not a wise decision.
You must have a fixed budget range and also gauge the on-going maintenance cost associated with your two wheeler before purchasing it. Also, figuring out whether its spare parts are economically priced and more importantly their availability in the future is a must.
To EMI or not to EMI
Monthly instalments are perceived as a good option while purchasing a high-end bike. Think it through, ask yourself, am I going to be able to pay continuous monthly instalments for this high-value bike?
Check the package
Bike sellers might bundle accessories and mandatory insurance, and package it in a way to make it look discounted. Check the package to verify if it is actually being sold at a discount and you do not pay for something that you do not want. Think if you really need the high-priced leather jacket that is packaged with the bike. Negotiate if opting out of a particular accessory can reduce the final price. Also, confirm the on-road and the ex-showroom price.
Several bike showrooms club the mandatory Third Party Liability insurance in the bike's cost. You can opt out of it if you are not comfortable with the insurance company the showroom is suggesting. Alternatively, you can purchase the insurance policy online on your own. You can also opt for a comprehensive motor insurance policy to safeguard yourself against financial losses arising out of theft, natural and man-made disasters, and accidents.
Purchasing two wheeler insurance online is a simple process that entails choosing the right policy, filling in details, making the payment and receiving the policy in your inbox. This discount season, do not get lured by the discounts, make an informed choice first and then capitalise on the discounts.
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