If you consider buying a used car, you have to pay attention to a great number of details. It’s important not to skip lots of things but the main factor will still be the physical inspection of the vehicle. This should be done before you have your car fully examined in a centre of automotive services.
We have prepared for you the fullest guide on how to inspect a car before buying - these are the 25 checkpoints to be on the safe side!
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All the important pieces of advice on inspecting a used car can now be found in one useful video!
Especially for you we have created a video dealing with important details of effective inspection of a used car – be prepared!
25 tips on how to inspect a used car before buying!
#1
The car should stay on a flat surface in order for you to check the tyres and drawdown diagnostics.
#2
• Carefully inspect the paint job on the surface of the car - for any rust spots, scratches or dents.
• Look at the car at different angles to check for the signs of repeated painting – the paint will look uneven in this case.
• Slide your finger along the edges of the seams between the panels: the roughness will indicate the traces of the adhesive tape.
#3
Check the trunk of the car: there should be no signs of rust or water entering through the cracks.
#4
Check under the hood for dents, damage or rust. The inside of each wing must have a VIN code of the car in the place where the hood adjoins.
#5
• Hoses and belts should not have cracks;
• The radiator hoses must not be soft.
#6
Check the seats and seat covers for holes, cuts, and stains.
#7
Check the air conditioning by setting it to the maximum.
#8
Check the mileage in the vehicle odometer of the car. Buying a 10-year-old low-mileage car is not necessarily a good investment.
#9
Carry out a test drive of the car - this is one of the best ways to find out the condition of the car.
#10
Check the service book - this will give you some information about inspections, repairs and breakages of the car. The car won’t have any records of service if it has been repaired by the owner.
#11
• Check the brakes: the pedals should be pressed lightly enough, but not too much to slide.
• Slow down at a speed of about 50 km/h – you should not hear any vibration or strange sounds of the brake pedal (otherwise, it indicates the need to replace of the brake discs or pads).
• The steering wheel should not deviate (this would mean the breakdown of the brake caliper or worn-out steering components).
#12
• Check the engine for leakage or corrosion. Dark brown oil spots on the engine block will indicate a leak in the gasket.
• Check the brake fluid and the tank for leakage. The belts should not have any cracks or signs of drying.
#13
• Remove the filler cap if there is foam on the inside walls, it means there’s a leak in the head gasket. Do not buy such car.
• Check the condition of the coolant in the reservoir: the dirty brown color of the coolant means that it has never been changed, and the head gasket may be leaking.
#14
Pull out the dipstick of the gearbox - the liquid should be:
• Pink or red in a new car.
• Dark-colored in an old car but it nevertheless should not look or smell like something burned.
The dipstick should show that the reservoir is full (with the engine running).
#15
• Timing belt is the most important/expensive part of the engine. If the car is equipped with a steel synchronization chain, you do not have to worry about it.
#16
• Tyres must match each other and be evenly worn out. Check them for surface integrity and alignment, since wheel alignment is not cheap.
• Poor alignment can be caused by the heavy wear of the steering or suspension components, by falling into potholes on the road or by damage to the frame.
• Check the spare tyre and compare the protector to other tyres.
#17
Never buy a car with a damaged frame. Check the front bumper - it should not be welded on both sides, but must be bolted.
#18
Check if there is vibration at a speed of 75/90/105/120 km per hour. Light vibration can indicate the wear of the leading mechanical parts - hinges, levers, etc.
#19
Check for sounds, vibrations, and heavy strokes when rotating at 90 degrees at low speed: these sounds indicate the wear of the outer grenades.
#20
Using your laptop, check the built-in car computer.
#21
Check the warning signals when starting, turning the key or pressing the start button.
#22
Check the lights and all the basic functions of the car, while it's not moving: any sensors for parking, rear parking camera, radio, CD/DVD, stereo, car alarm and so on.
#23
Look under the car, check the exhaust system or the presence of rust. Any black spots may indicate a leak.
#24
Thoroughly check the frame and body for damage.
#25
Do not stop at the list price. Any used car is the subject of bargaining.
If after performing this preliminary inspection you still think that you would like to buy the car, consult a qualified mechanic for professional assessment.
General rules for buyer protection:
• Meet the seller in person to check out the quality of an item you’re buying;
• Never pay for anything in advance before seeing the car;
• Always check the company's background;
• Don’t share any financial details: bank account details, eBay/PayPal,etc.
• Ask a reliable friend with good knowledge of the car mechanics to accompany you in order to check things that you are not sure about.
Buy new or used cars from the greatest assortment and any kind of car parts & accessories on Jiji cheaper from the real sellers!
Install free updated Jiji app – you couldn’t even expect how easy and comfortable your Jiji shopping can be!
Source: Naija.ng
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