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Article #333: High Quality Tips For Buying A Used Car

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Here are the top three standard checks to the boot and bonnet. Is the metal work in
make for each area of a used car. They good condition? Wherever there is exposed
will help you identify any misuse or metal you need to look for ill-matching
signs of neglect or accident damage. colours or buckling. These are signs of
INTERIOR - Do all the controls, switches an accident
and displays work properly? - Do all the ENGINE - Is the exhaust smoke-free when
lights work? - Are the carpets and seats the engine is warm? If not, there may be
all dry? If not, is there a leak? a problem - Is the coolant reservoir full
BODYWORK - Is the bodywork free from of brightly coloured coolant? It should
dents, scratches and rust? - Make sure not be empty or brown. If not, are there
you are not checking the car in the wet any leaks that need further inspection? -
or the dark, as you are more likely to Is there plenty of clean oil in the
miss problems - Squat down and look along engine?
the sides of the car to help you spot TEST DRIVE - Does the car drive in a
mild dents - Pull back rubber seals straight line when you loosen your grip
around windows. Is the paintwork free on the wheel? - Is the steering accurate
from over-spray and suspect repair signs? and free from play or judder? - Does the
- Look for signs of additional layers of car pull away and brake easily without
paint, or ill-matching spray marks where any noises or judder? If you are unable
an additional layer of paint has been tick one or more of the boxes, the car
added but the finish is not right. These should be inspected by a qualified
are signs of an accident repair - Open mechanic.






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