I'm not really good in such stuff but can anyone guide me on what things to check when inspecting a 2nd hand car? Leaks? Rust? I afraid i might miss out some undetected faulty after i bought the car.. Thanks
bro,
this is a subjective Q, lets make it a concise guide to buying a used car.
1) what is yr budget
2) how much is yr downpayment
3) how much is yr comfortable amount of monthly installments
4) you prefer a manual or auto transmission
5) the use of the car for business, leisure, daily use to work, for sales & marketing or commercial use.
After considering the above concerns, you may start searching, motor trader mag, ZtoH, newspaper etc....specs, year make, color, at or mt, price, locations, no plate etc. Then when you already streamlined into maybe 2 or 3 cars..then the answer to yr Q comes in..
things u need to check when buying a used car:-
1) outlook of the car, stock condition or modified - usually we go for stock condition
2) original paint or new paint - if new paint, find out why, if not same color with the original color, probe further on why color changed
3) interior - tidy, any torn here & there, roof lining and floor carpet clean or got stains
4) mileage - average usage of a car is about 15000 to 25000km per year.
5) tires - uneven thread worn means absorbers are bad and alignment is out.
6) all electronic gadgets are functioning, hazard, wiper,power window, radio, alarm, central locking,lights,switches,air cond and signals.
7) engine - see if there is any leaking or stains
8) body - hard to teach u how to see if the car has accident b4, but easiest way is to see the paint, lights, clips, stains, bracket and screws...get a mudguard guy if u doubt bout it
9) test drive - bring it out for at least 3-5km drive...accelerate & decelerate to se if there is any funny sound from the undercarriage or engine compartment. any jerks or not. ensure its a smooth drive...do question if u felt doubtful.
10) finally b4 u really nego about the price....and place a booking, see the reg card 1st...ensure the model, color and engine number are same.
11) Last......nego price....
then u decide to buy or not...of coz do all the steps above if u really keen and don waste the used car dealer's time too coz they are doing business too. happy shopping....
juz my 2cents and of coz these are generally explained..in detail, u may pm me if u wanted to know detailed in depth checking of cars...hope these could help..
by the way, what car u r looking for....who knows some brothers here could help.
cheerz.....