1) Checking the car's form :
a. car should be on level ground. check the tires and to see if there is anything sagging on the car.
b. check the paint of the car. Carefully check that is there any dent, spot or roughness.
c. Check the trunk of the car whether it is in good condition or not. Inside the trunk indicates usage of the car.
d. Check the surface of the tires & alignment as well. Bad alignment can be caused by worn steering wheels.
e. Is it frame damaged car? It should not be welded and there should not be any scretch mark that indicated realign or replacement after a crash may be.
f. Try to check the exhaust system, any Black spot indicates leaking.
2) Under the hood :
a. There should not be any sign of dents, damage or rust under the hood.
b. hoses and belts should not have any crack or damage.
c. As engine the the most prominent part, should be checked very carefully. is there any dark brown oil stains that indicates leak in a gasket and may be need to repair.
d. Old car should not look or smell burnt and leaking head gasket is not a good deal. belt in the engine should be proper.
3) Inside the Car :
a. Check the seats and upholstery of the car for any damages.
b. air-conditioning is working properly by turning it on.
c. Check odometer, Lights and other regular functions of the car.
4) check the brakes and Take a Test drive of the car and before final decision.
Regards
There are lots of websites online where you can find used cars for sale.I would personally recommend you to look on www.autotrader.co.uk/advice/2010/07/buying/inspecting-a-used-car.
I would have a mechanic look over the car. Take it for a test drive and look over everything. You have to remeber when buying a used car the sale is "as is" which means once you buy it all the problems are yours.
be very suspicious if the owner is not American
There is no real advantage when it comes to where the used car was located when it comes to buying a used car. You should always buy a used car from a reptitable dealer and always have the car check out with your local mechanic.
the very first thing you should look when buying a used car is it's mileage although it can be altered in some cases then also look for the VIN of the car to check it's history if it has been involve in any accident or so. To be sure also you need to ask a professional mechanic to check the condition of the car.
Buying a used car can be a great way to save money. However leasing may also be a good option to look in to.
I would recommend using carfax. or Auto check when buying a used car. I did it for my last car, even though I trusted the dealer.
Yes, you have all the rights listed on the contract when buying a used car.
Any time you buy a used car the owner isn't going to be completely truthful. Your best thing to do when buying a used car is to ask for the VIN so you can do a carfax.
Here are some tips for buying a used car. One, always check different places for the best price. Two, look all over the car to check for dents, scratches, etc. Third, try to bargain with the dealership for a good deal on your car to save money.
Go to Edmonds.com and look the car up and then look at the standard and optional equip.
You will need to llok for obvious signs of damage and ask for a carfaxx report.