[John Benedict]

I know this is one **** of a decision but what are the things you need to consider when you're going to buy a pre-owned car?

 

[Streamline]

Oh boy... a lot lol. Service records, overall condition of the paint, underbody, interior, etc., accident history, what kind of fuel was used, fluid levels, tire conditions, rim damages, all electronics work, I could sit here and list a whole bunch of things lol. Check for common problems or recalls/TSBs and see if anything was done to it

 

[Jean Smith]

Oh boy... a lot lol. Service records, overall condition of the paint, underbody, interior, etc., accident history, what kind of fuel was used, fluid levels, tire conditions, rim damages, all electronics work, I could sit here and list a whole bunch of things lol. Check for common problems or recalls/TSBs and see if anything was done to it

I would agree with you there. It is a must to know how the car was properly maintained

 

[Streamline]

Will you be buying the pre-owned vehicle from a used car dealership or private seller ?

 

[ashunkcar86]

Bring an expert on checking up the car... That's the first thing you should do unless you're an expert.

 

[John Bauer]

Bring an expert on checking up the car... That's the first thing you should do unless you're an expert.

I would agree with you there because it is really good to have an assurance about the thing that you are going to buy.

 

[Streamline]

Bring an expert on checking up the car... That's the first thing you should do unless you're an expert.

That's definitely the most ideal thing to do. Even if you have to pay him a bit of money, it's well worth it and it'll prove in the long run. An expert can point something out that doesn't necessarily have to be broken, but can be worn and on the way out that you naturally wouldn't notice.

 

[John Benedict]

Well, thank you guys for these great suggestions. I would definitely put these things into consideration

 

[chui89]

Good question before buying any used car.