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== Mehcanic inspection== It's best to have any used car inspected by an independent mechanic before you buy it. For about $100 or less, you'll get a general indication of the mechanical condition of the vehicle. A pre-purchase independent car inspection is a good idea even if the car has been "certified" and inspected by the dealer and is being sold with a warranty or service contract. A mechanical inspection is different from a safety inspection. Safety inspections usually focus on conditions that make a car unsafe to drive. They are not designed to determine the overall reliability or mechanical condition of a vehicle. To find a pre-purchase car inspection facility, check your Yellow Pages under "Automotive Diagnostic Service" or ask friends, relatives and co-workers for referrals. Look for facilities that display certifications like an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) seal. Certification indicates that some or all of the technicians meet basic standards of knowledge and competence in specific technical areas. Make sure the certifications are current, but remember that certification alone is no guarantee of good or honest work. Also ask to see current licenses if state or local law requires such facilities to be licensed or registered. Check with your state Attorney General's office or local consumer protection agency to find out whether there's a record of complaints about particular facilities. There are no standard operating procedures for pre-purchase car inspections. Ask what the inspection includes, how long it takes, and the price. Get this information in writing. If the dealer won't let you take the car off the lot, perhaps because of insurance restrictions, you may be able to find a mobile inspection service that will go to the dealer. If that's not an option, ask the dealer to have the car inspected at a facility you designate. You will have to pay the inspection fee. Once the vehicle has been inspected, ask the mechanic for a written report with a cost estimate for all necessary repairs. Be sure the report includes the vehicle's make, model and VIN. Make sure you understand every item. If you decide to make a purchase offer to the dealer after considering the inspection's results, you can use the estimated repair costs to negotiate the price of the vehicle. The Buyers Guide lists an auto's 14 major systems and some serious problems that may occur in each. This list may help you and your mechanic evaluate the mechanical condition of the vehicle. The list also may help you compare warranties offered on different cars or by different dealers.
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Should i buy a used SUV with 100 thousand miles already on it?
Sure but, have a trusted mechanic check it out first before you seal the deal.
What should I have a mechanic check before I buy a used pickup?
The tires, fuses, gaskets, pipes, transmition, and engine. Aslo you should ask the previous owner about the mileage.
Should you buy a 1992 accord?
I shouldn't. But if you want to it's ok. Just have a mechanic check it out first.
Where can you buy a qualified pre owned Honda Civic?
Check your local dealerships and online. Whatever you do, make sure you have it checked out by a mechanic before you buy it.
What question do you ask before buying a 1998 Dodge Neon?
IMO, do not buy this vehicle. There are way better choices out there. The Neon is not a very dependable vehicle. You should ask for the record of the car if it has been involve in any accident and try to ask an expert mechanic to check it out firsts before you buy it. You can check the lnik to know more details.
What should you do before you buy a car like Ford wind star 2003 to know if it engine is good?
Take a mechanic with you
What should you do after you buy a used car?
Well, you should get it check by an expert mechanic. Though you have known some details about the car before buying it, there are still a lot of things that a mechanic would know that a car dealer wont. To get it running better and to prolong its life, you should consider checking everything and fixing/refilling/changing the things that needs to be done. And after that, maintain it properly to stay away from expensive mechanic works.
is it safe to buy a car through the Auto Classified?
The classifed adds can be a safe place to purchase a used vehicle however it is important to have a mechanic check out the car before you purchase it. If the saler has a problem with that chances are something is wrong, you should always have amechanic look at the vehicle before you purchase it.
Where can I buy a Ford cargo van?
You could check auto trader's website and you could also try to look in your local classifieds ad to see if there are any there. You will want to get the van checked out by a mechanic before you buy it.
Where can I buy cheap phase motors?
You should check out a wholesale plant that sells them. You can ask a local autobody store or mechanic and they should be able to point you in the right direction of getting a good bulk deal.
How long should I wait to buy another car?
Ask a trusted mechanic.
Should I get my used Chevrolet inspected before I purchase it?
It is alays a good idea to have a used vehicle inspected by a mechanic before you puchase it. You can also buy a certfied used car fro a Chevy dealer in your area.
