Tips For Buying A Used Car

You are not aware if any parts have been replaced with poor imitations, or have the vehicle a history of being involved in an accident. Are the papers ok and have the taxes been fully paid?

These are the usual question for which we seek answers before buying any used car. It is immaterial whether you are buying a new car or a used car, the following tips will help you to protect yourself from being duped by fraudsters.

Step 1- Start with the exteriors and check minutely the paint and external finish. Look for traces of denting and repainting. Check for any difference in constituency of the painted surface or a slight difference in color.

Step 2- Observe of gaps in the panels. If the gaps are uneven or not of the same breadth, the vehicle has met with an accident in recent past.

Step 3- Move the doors and panels, bonnet and the rear dickey. Press the car one by one at its four corners. The body should regain its original position smoothly without any creaks.

Step 4- Ask for the vehicle identification number and cross check with the registering authority.

Step 5- Check the engine oil. Lightly rub it in between the fingers and see if the constituency is smooth without any dirt or clogs. Also check the coolants and the radiators.

Step 6-Check the mileage on the odometer and crosscheck with the documents.

Step 7- Check the accessories like AC, wipers, Bumpers, power windows, brakes, and other attachments. Step 8- The last check in the checklist.

Logbooks, driving history, MOT certification, servicing details and number of tickets and penalties if any. Also do not forget about the insurance.

These are some of the tips for getting a good used car.

The tips are not exhaustive and every day we hear about new tricks which the fraudsters employ. Still it will go a long in preventing yourself from getting dupes in most circumstances.

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