What to check when buying a used car..?

Question

thanks

Answer 1

make sure it's not missing out, not smoking, no engine lights are on, check to make sure there isn't any rust underneath (floorboards etc.) no musty smell on the inside, (could be water damaged) if the carpet has a discoloration (different colors) rips in carpets or seats, check trunk for water (leaks), if doors open an shut smooth, check front (all) tires for wear on inside an outside, ask for a car fax on the car. or you can get the vin number an run it yourself. while driving it check for brakes when braking, if it pulls to the left or right when u let go of the steering wheel, while the car is running u can take the oil cap off and see if there is any smoke coming from there (if so it has blowby) not good. check abs braking on a dry surface hit the brakes hard if it chatters (vibrates) then there working, check motor mounts to see if there straight, under the hood upper strut towers for rust (caravans/minivans). cv joint if it clickes when turning a sharp turn, (may need new cv boots or an axel), srs lights on (means air bags had been deployed) and was in a wreck. if the service eng light is on means possibly some sensors are bad (and some of them are not cheap, check for sluggish take off could mean transmission problems, listen to the motor for strange sounds (knocking, tapping) on exceleration have someone give it gas and you stand out side an listen for any knocking noise (could mean rodbears, rist pins, main bearings). or take a mechanic with you or take it to someone you know that knows cars. and always buyer beware, and good luck on buying a used car.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

1) Start the engine up and have someone standing at the back of the car to see how black the smoke coming out of the exhaust is.

2) Check to see if the engine looks ok, even if you don't know anything about engines, if it looks really rusty, forget it.

3) Look for rust on the actual car itself.

4) Look if the wheels are balding.

5) Check mileage.

Also, never look at a car in the dark or in the rain. It hides things.

Hope i helped!

Answer 4

Any full service automotive repair shop can perform the service. Ask them to do a used car pre-purchase mechanical inspection. It should cost anywhere from $75 - $150 for this service.

Answer 5

forget these answers... before you buy take a road test ..bring the car to your local auto repair shop and for about 50 bucks they'll inspect it for you!

Answer 6

if you don't know anything about cars it would be well worth your time and trouble if the person trying to sell the car doesn't want you to have it checked that should tell you there is something wrong he doesn' want you to know

Answer 7

if it looks solid then check things like the seat belts all work and that the tyres are all in good nick and check to see if there is any previous MOT papers and any old service history.

Answer 8

get a carfax!

Answer 9

EVERYTHING !!!!!!!