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4 Things You Must Check before You Buy a Used Car

Used ars are risky to uy as they ay a ifest serious issues after you’ve ought the

Buying a used car is typically a long, tiring process and requires painstaking effort; not just because your

desired used car is hard to find, but they also need inspection and scrutiny before the purchase. We all

k o that used ars are risk to u as the a a ifest serious issues after ou’ e ought them.

Therefore, you need to be more cautious.

Here’s ho ou a e sure ou get a relia le used ar...

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Closely inspect the bodywork

The t o thi gs that i fli t da age o a ar’s od are a ide t a d rust. A loser look a help ou verify whether the bodywork has been affected or not. Carefully note the dents, scratches and rust

patches before even consider making an offer on the car. The paintwork should be consistent across the

entire exterior, without any dark or dull patches. You can easily spot body repairs by looking at the

reflection. The restored body areas would seem dull, uneven and a little out of shape. Make sure the

different body panels fit together seamlessly. The most damage-pro e areas of the ar’s e terior i lude its trunk lid, front and rear bumpers, fenders and hood. A loose panel shows that the car has undergone

a major and unprofessional repair work.

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Open the hood for a technical examination

The e t ajor area to e i spe ted is the ar’s e gi e. Although it’s u der the hood, this part of the

vehicle matters the most. After all, money spent on a worn out engine is a waste. Check the engine area

for any indication of damage, dents and rust. The hoses and belts must not have any cracks and should

not be brittle. Take a fine look at the engine block and make sure it does not have any leakage or

corrosion. The dark brown oil stains indicate a leakage in gasket. Avoid cars with such problems, as these

may get you stuck with expensive repair work. I recommend taking your regular mechanic along for the

i spe tio , as a faults that ou ould te d to o erlook, ill ot es ape the professio al’s e e. Check each feature inside the car It is equally important to inspect the interior.

- Scrutinize the interior for dirt. If the interior has a weird stench when you enter, this may suggest a

water leakage or dirty seats.

-Check all the seats for comfort. Deteriorated foam can make seats very uncomfortable.

-The dashboard should not have scratches or corroded patches either. Also make sure that all knobs and

buttons, on the door panels, centre console and dashboard are fully functional.

-The worn out covers of clutch, gas and brake pedals can easily be replaced if they are made of rubber,

however replacing metal covers is more difficult.

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Thoroughly study all the documents

Verification of all the documents is of paramount importance before making payment for any car. Take a

checklist with you which would include:

-Registration documents

-Maintenance records

-Insurance history

Once you have checked a copy of all these credentials, you can verify them with the issuing authorities.

Do not forget to compare the vehicle identification number stated on the metallic strip under the hood

with the registration documents of the vehicle.

If you ha e the rules laid out for ou, he ki g a ehi le efore pur hase e o es easier. O e ou’ e made up your mind, it is time to bargain for your desired price. The seller can also be requested to bear

the ost of tra sferri g the ehi le’s registratio . This cuts your after-purchase expenditures a little.

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