| It is important that you inspect a used | | | | and the bottom of the vehicle and be on |
| car before you actually purchase it. You | | | | the alert for any signs of major body |
| see, when you do like a car because of | | | | repair as well as any inconsistencies. |
| the facts and information given while it | | | | The interior should not be simply taken |
| was advertised may not be actually true. | | | | for granted. Look at the interior and |
| Some people who sell their vehicles | | | | check if there are any damages. The |
| would often create information about the | | | | upholstery should be checked for any |
| vehicle even if they are not even | | | | kind of tear or stain as well as sun |
| actually found on the vehicle itself. So | | | | damage. Check the overall look of the |
| it important that you go through the | | | | interior. |
| vehicle and check it out first. | | | | Lift up the hood and look at the engine |
| Look at the car's exterior first. If you | | | | and see if it is clean. Look for rust on |
| notice that the paint is still new, ask | | | | the exhaust manifold and oil leaks as |
| when the car was painted. You see, some | | | | well. You should also check the oil on |
| people when they sell cars actually | | | | the dipstick. Rub it against your thumb. |
| paint up their vehicles so as to cover | | | | Now, if you feel small particles in the |
| up other details like rust beneath. It | | | | oil, it probably means that the engine |
| is also important that you check the | | | | may be already worn or may be |
| bumpers and the wheel wells. When you do | | | | experiencing some other problems. |
| that, look for signs of rust, dents, or | | | | Start the engine and take it for a test |
| body fillers. Look for rest most | | | | drive. Be aware of the performance and |
| especially the underside. If you see | | | | the handling of the vehicle. Also make |
| exterior rust, there may be more where | | | | sure that the other features are working |
| you cannot see them. | | | | like the brakes as well as the vehicle's |
| You should also go through both sides of | | | | lights. |
| the car. Check also the front, the rear, | | | | |