How to Check out a Used Car Before Buying It
Park the car on level ground before checking it out.. Look for rust spots, dents, or scratches in the paint job.. Pop the trunk of the car to make sure it is still in good condition.
Steps
Park the car on level ground before checking it out.
Park the car on level ground before checking it out.
Look for rust spots, dents, or scratches in the paint job.
Look for rust spots, dents, or scratches in the paint job.
Pop the trunk of the car to make sure it is still in good condition.
Pop the trunk of the car to make sure it is still in good condition.
Check the tires for wear.
Check the tires for wear.
Inspect the exhaust system and the undercarriage for rust and damage.
Inspect the exhaust system and the undercarriage for rust and damage.
Avoid cars with frame damage.
Avoid cars with frame damage.
Open the hood of the car and look for signs of damage.
Open the hood of the car and look for signs of damage.
Inspect the hoses and belts for damage.
Inspect the hoses and belts for damage.
Check the engine
Check the engine
Remove the oil cap by unscrewing it.
Remove the oil cap by unscrewing it.
Pull the transmission dipstick to check the fluid.
Pull the transmission dipstick to check the fluid.
Sit inside the car.
Sit inside the car.
Turn on the air-conditioning to make sure it's working.
Turn on the air-conditioning to make sure it's working.
Ask the dealer or seller when the freon was last refilled.
Ask the dealer or seller when the freon was last refilled.
Check the odometer of the car for the mileage.
Check the odometer of the car for the mileage.
Find out if the car has a computer on board.
Find out if the car has a computer on board.
Verify that the indicator and display lights are functional.
Verify that the indicator and display lights are functional.
Test drive the car before making any final decisions.
Test drive the car before making any final decisions.
Press the brakes down to check that they're working properly.
Press the brakes down to check that they're working properly.
Check for small trepidations at different speeds.
Check for small trepidations at different speeds.
Check the car's service history report.
Check the car's service history report.
Bring someone who knows cars to inspect the car.
Bring someone who knows cars to inspect the car.
Negotiate the price of the car.
Negotiate the price of the car.
Document everything if you're buying from a private seller.
Document everything if you're buying from a private seller.
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