Inspecting a used - what do I look for?
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Inspecting a used - what do I look for?
What do you guys look for when buying used car? What are the critical things to inspect? Can someone provide a checklist? Thanks.
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Things I would look for as a consumer:
-tire tread
-rotor and pad thickness
-bad seals around doors, trunk, and hood
-maintenance schedule and service history
-condensation in headlights/taillights
-navigation screen (blurriness/non functioning screen)
-cracks in windshield
-body panels that are discolored/potentially repainted
-smells from A/C and running the car at idle
It would help to have a mechanic look at it. If everything checks out, I would bring up the potential cost of an extended warranty. It's peace of mind for some and a waste of money for others, but with a car that is not being produced anymore, it cannot hurt to get a quote.
Best of luck on the car search!
-tire tread
-rotor and pad thickness
-bad seals around doors, trunk, and hood
-maintenance schedule and service history
-condensation in headlights/taillights
-navigation screen (blurriness/non functioning screen)
-cracks in windshield
-body panels that are discolored/potentially repainted
-smells from A/C and running the car at idle
It would help to have a mechanic look at it. If everything checks out, I would bring up the potential cost of an extended warranty. It's peace of mind for some and a waste of money for others, but with a car that is not being produced anymore, it cannot hurt to get a quote.
Best of luck on the car search!
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