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Ideal Methods to Follow to Research Used CarsThere are lots of things you need to inspect when buying a used car or when you research used cars as mentioned below: Excellent Good Average Bad Terrible Current RatingOther IndicatorsIf the car bumps and bounces, have the shock absorbers checked. Watch the temperature gauge. Does it stay in the normal range or does it heat up after the car has been running for awhile? Check all the systems. Turn on the radio, the air, the heating, the wipers, the blinkers, the headlights, the hazards - essentially, if there's a knob or a button, twist it or push it. Raise and lower all the windows. Check the upholstery and vinyl. Remember, you can't always get a used car warranty so your inspection should be as thorough as possible. Compare the mileage with what is reported on service stickers and reports. Be on the look out for odometer fraud. Normally a car in good condition gets around 10,000 to 12,000 miles of use per year.The ExteriorAlways inspect the car during daylight hours on a clear day when you have adequate illumination to see nicks and scratches. Look for improperly fitted panels, ripples or variations in the paint. All can indicate repairs have been made. Look for rust at the bottom of the doors and on the frame. (Also check for evidence of welding on the frame, which indicates the car has been in a major accident.)Is the car level? If not there could be a broken spring or a problem with the chassis. How do the tires look? Is the tread in good shape? Are there any cracks? Is there a spare? If so, is it in good condition? Run your hand on the inside of the tires. If you come back with fluid, it could be from a brake leakage. How does the trunk look? Is there odor or mildew? After the heavy flooding and hurricanes in 2005 there are many damaged cars being sold. These so-called "Katrina" cars represent the most prevalent of the current used car scams. (While you're looking around the trunk, make sure the jack and associated tools are all present and in good shape.) Clear TitleAlso make sure the seller has clear title to the car. Used car title transfers are easy to process but should be done according to all the applicable regulations. Talk to your state department of motor vehicles if you are not clear about how this transfer should be accomplished.Make Use of the VINMaking use of the vehicle identification number (VIN) to get a free vehicle history report. If you cannot get a used car warranty conducting the VIN number search at vehicleidentificationnumber.com or is-it-a-lemon.com is your best anti-fraud protection.Related ArticlesHow to Use the Kelley Blue Book to Buy Used CarsCarmax: The New Face of Used Cars How to Talk to a Used Car Salesman How to Find Used Car Parts Online How to Read Used Car Ads |
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