Here's what I already know. Look for mileage, damages, make sure it drives good. Should I ask the seller to take the car to a mechanic to have him check to make sure everything's okay? I appreciate any help.
2007-02-07 10:34:36 · 11 answers · asked by cornerblitz13 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
how many km or miles it has been used for
2007-02-07 10:43:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a mechanic, but one thing I know is to check the transmission oil for color and odor. As you know, that fluid should be pink. If it's brown and/or has a burnt smell, don't buy it, it's a bad transmission. It's a small trick but a great indicator about the life of that transmission.
Another important tip is to get a carfax. That will tell you if the car has been involved in any accidents, etc...
This is a good question and I hope you get some good answers on here. I am sure there are a lot more tips we could both use. Good luck!
2007-02-07 10:52:24 · answer #2 · answered by Ven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for tape lines in the door jambs, underneath the hood, and trunk area. If you notice some then that area has been repainted meaning that it's most likely been in some sort of accident. Also newer cars put the VIN number on each body panel. Check to see if they are present and if they are make sure that each one matches up with the VIN in the windshield. Also under the hood look for any signs of fresh oil on the engine. That might indicate that the car has an oil leak. Check the oil to make sure that it's not milky white. That could be a head gasket or intake gasket leaking.
2007-02-07 11:05:36 · answer #3 · answered by Jeremy G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES ........if the seller doesn't want to take it to a mechanic...DON'T BUY IT..even offer to pay for the inspection if you really like the car......look at the little things like are the tires all the same is the paint a different shade on some parts of the car are the door hood and trunk gaps all the same..look for sign that the mainted the car well like oil change sticker repair receipts
2007-02-07 10:51:12 · answer #4 · answered by chubyshady_plays_the_cards 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should! And also a couple things you can do. If its a automatic check the fluid to see if it is red,or if it is burnt (a darker color with a very bad smell) also look under for obvious leaks,check tires for uneven wear after you do these things yourself and everything is good then take it to a qualified mechanic (notice>>> certified doesnt always mean qualified) Good Luck
2007-02-07 10:45:03 · answer #5 · answered by baditude2075 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-28 13:54:08 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The full answer to this question is contained in the "Lemon-Aid" series of books by Phil Edmonston. Very worth reading for a motor vehicle owner's education/purchase info. He will tell you the specific weak points of each model in different years, as well as the general overview of exactly what to look for when you inspect, etc.
2007-02-07 11:38:49 · answer #7 · answered by Frog 7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always buy from a new car dealer who purchases their brand cars from parent company auctions. Most will have a considerable amount of factory warranty. If possible buy a one owner trade. This type of auto will have it's original service records with it. With those records you will find each and every dealer service interval plus any dealer warranty work. These vehicles are generally the best of the best.
2007-02-07 11:18:42 · answer #8 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out consumer report, annual report, they have a list of used cars to avoid in different price ranges...they also have a list of good used cars...
2007-02-07 10:56:01 · answer #9 · answered by Patrick C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
car fax will say if it was a lemon law buyback and the registration will say so too.
2007-02-07 19:59:12 · answer #10 · answered by T.O. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋