Buying a used car? What to check

You have decided that it’s time to buy yourself the ultimate gift, a car. You thought hard and deep about what type of car you need or want, you totted up all your money from bank accounts, credit cards overdraft and rallied your relatives for extra money and still you can only afford a second-hand car.
Do not worry, in this article all the tips for a buying a used car will be explained in a plain form so that anyone can be an expert; after all it is your money buying your gift.

* 4 wheels attached to the car.
* Take a hard look at the car, walk around it a couple of times, take it all in, Check for scratches but remember that in order to spot them you need amble natural light. What is your first impression? It is usually the correct one.
* A lot of cars mechanical problem are evident at start-up. Check that the car bonnet is cold and start it up; you will be able to hear any squeaks that suggest some problem with the ignition system or see any abnormal excess smoke coming out of the exhaust.
* Always have your attention on the car, don’t let the seller distract you; maybe he is trying to divert your attention so that he can cover up some problems with the car.
* Check that the front wheels are aligned with the back, if not it might be that the car was in a crash in the past. Also all the wheels must rest easily inside the arches, evenly on all sides.
* Rust is the main problem for all metal objects, check for signs of rust, especially inside the wheel arches.
* Panels must be fitted nicely and evenly, check the space between panels, if uneven the car is either badly build or had a crash and was badly fixed.
* Finally check that all tyres are worn evenly, if not there is a serious problem, it means that the car is not balanced properly and it puts more weight on either side. This is dangerous especially when driving fast or going through a corner.

Buying a car is a serious and expensive matter; you must check the car from every angle.
Don’t be afraid to hassle and bargain, remember, they need you, they need your money; you are the most important person in the world to them.

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