Body Work
In the list of what to look for when buying a used car, checking the body work, features in the top 5 things to check. Walk from one end of the car to another to check for any visible signs of dents or damage to the body, make notes if you see any. Look under the hood and check the undercarriage of the car to see if there is any metal corrosion. Check the door alignment and also see if you notice any variations in the car paint.
Engine
A good indicator to the engine condition is the engine oil, check the dipstick, if the oil is black the car isn't maintained properly. Check for any carbon deposits on the dip stick if you find any, it's an indicator of heavy oil consumption by the engine. Carefully look for any signs of oil leak from the engine, make sure the ignition is off and also check the oil cap. Once you have opened the oil cap check for oil sludge on the cap or inside the engine walls, both are bad signs.
Transmission
When you come across dirty fluid it indicates transmission problems, to confirm smell the fluid, if it gives out a burnt smell don't buy the car. If a car has a faulty transmission it will cost you a lot of money to replace this car part. When you are checking out an automatic transmission car check the dipstick. If the fluid levels are low it generally means there is a leak. Test drive the car and see if all the gears are shifting smoothly and the car doesn't cringe or jerk with gear change.
Interiors
Take a long and hard look at the interiors, wear and tear of the car interior will give you a fair indication about how the owner treated the car. It is important to check the odometer and see for any visible signs of tampering, although it is illegal to tamper the odometer, some people still do it. Check if the air conditioning is working properly and if the upholstery has any tears. See if all the dash board indicators are functioning and are relaying accurate information.
In the list of what to look for when buying a used car, checking the body work, features in the top 5 things to check. Walk from one end of the car to another to check for any visible signs of dents or damage to the body, make notes if you see any. Look under the hood and check the undercarriage of the car to see if there is any metal corrosion. Check the door alignment and also see if you notice any variations in the car paint.
Engine
A good indicator to the engine condition is the engine oil, check the dipstick, if the oil is black the car isn't maintained properly. Check for any carbon deposits on the dip stick if you find any, it's an indicator of heavy oil consumption by the engine. Carefully look for any signs of oil leak from the engine, make sure the ignition is off and also check the oil cap. Once you have opened the oil cap check for oil sludge on the cap or inside the engine walls, both are bad signs.
Transmission
When you come across dirty fluid it indicates transmission problems, to confirm smell the fluid, if it gives out a burnt smell don't buy the car. If a car has a faulty transmission it will cost you a lot of money to replace this car part. When you are checking out an automatic transmission car check the dipstick. If the fluid levels are low it generally means there is a leak. Test drive the car and see if all the gears are shifting smoothly and the car doesn't cringe or jerk with gear change.
Interiors
Take a long and hard look at the interiors, wear and tear of the car interior will give you a fair indication about how the owner treated the car. It is important to check the odometer and see for any visible signs of tampering, although it is illegal to tamper the odometer, some people still do it. Check if the air conditioning is working properly and if the upholstery has any tears. See if all the dash board indicators are functioning and are relaying accurate information.
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