What to Look For When Buying A Used Vehicle

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What to Look For When Buying A Used Vehicle

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What to Look For When Buying A Used Vehicle

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If you are thinking about buying a used vehicle then there are certain factors you

need to consider before making your purchase.

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Although investing on a used vehicle seems like a wise option, one needs to be very

smart in making their selection.

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In this article we are going to discuss a few basic points on what to check out before

purchasing a second hand car.

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A test drive is absolutely important before buying a used vehicle:

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It is advisable that you take the vehicle on a test drive on both the highways and local

roads.

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Driving on the local lanes will let you know how the car responds to sharp bends.

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This will also give you an idea about the condition of the brakes before buying a used

vehicle.

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A drive on the highway will tell you if the engine is functioning properly.

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Also pay attention for any unusual noises coming from the engine.

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Check the physical condition of the car before buying a used vehicle:

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The condition of the interior and the exterior of the car have a major role to play in the

determination of its value.

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Just checking the tires and the

upholstery is not going to suffice.

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Make sure to take a good look inside the hood and carefully inspect the parts of the

engine.

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Try to stay away from cars with rusty engine parts since they are known to spell out

trouble.

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Do a little research on the make and model:

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One definitely needs to do his homework before purchasing an old car.

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This homework should include a thorough research of reviews by customers so as to

detect the common problems experienced by the other users.

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Perform the leak test:

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A car leaking fluids indicates that it is time for a repair.

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While test driving you need to park the car by the side of the road and let it run for

about half a minute.

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Now you can shift the car and try to find out if there is any leaking substance.

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While black fluid indicates leaking oil, pink fluid indicates a transmission leak and green

fluid points to a leak in anti freeze.

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Do a little research on the price:

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While investing in a used vehicle one needs to make sure that they are getting it for a fair

price.

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For this you need to make a price comparison of the model with number of

sources.

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One can easily check the dealer prices and

blue book values online.

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Get the car inspected by a professional mechanic:

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Many customers don’t feel the need to hire a mechanic and get the car checked before

buying a used vehicle.

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This can result in exorbitant maintenance costs down the road.

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He is the one who is going to tell you if the car might have any problems with the engine

or transmission in the near future.

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Take a look at the vehicle history report:

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This would reveal many little aspects about the vehicle like previous accidents,

ownership history and service points.

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Before buying a used vehicle you need to obtain the vehicle history report from the

dealer and then come to the final decision.

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