For some people, buying a car is a very straightforward process. They find a car they like, carry out a few standard checks, hand over the money and take the car home. However, the process is not as straightforward as this for some people, particularly for those who do not buy cars regularly.
Prior to any money transferring hands for the sale of a car, you should always carry out a range of checks to ensure that the car is as stated, that there are no problems with it that have not been explained and that everything is in order.
Service History. As some people do not have their car serviced regularly, a service history may not be available for the car you are looking at. However, if it is, take a look through it and look at both when it was serviced and who it was serviced by.
In general, a car should be serviced once a year, preferably by the main dealer (for instance, if you buy BMW cars, then it is always recommended to have a BMW garage carry out the service). If this is not apparent, then do not worry, particularly in the last instance, as as long as a car has been serviced regularly by a standard garage, this is better than no service being carried out at all.
Any noticeable noises. If there is a noise that does not sound right with the car, whether it is a rattling, vibrating or creaking, it does not take a mechanic to determine that it probably should not be there.
To become aware of any obvious unwanted sounds or noises, first take the car for a test drive, making sure to turn
corners in both directions and to take the car on a strip of road where the speed limit is greater than thirty miles per hour.
Further to the test drive, leave the engine idling and step outside of the car. Walk around the car and take a closer look at any parts of the car where there may be a distinct rattling or vibrating noise. It may be something simple that can be rectified immediately, but it could also be the start of something more serious.
Aesthetics. Take a look inside and outside of the car for any noticeable problems with the aesthetics of the car.
Inside, check for any rips or tears on the seats and carpet, as well as any stains that may be prominent.
In terms of the cars bodywork, have a look for any signs of rust, as well as cracks or deep scratches. Whilst general chips and scratches will often be apparent, more serious problems with the bodywork will need to be looked into in further detail to ensure that it does not affect the car in anyway, either at the time of sale or in the future.
Engine. Taking a look at the engine for any faults can be difficult if you have no mechanical skills, but the bonnet should always be lifted to see if there are any obvious problems, such as leaking fluids.
If possible, it is always advised to take a mechanic to have a look at the car before purchasing it, or if this is not possible, a relative or trusted friend who has some experience of buying cars and is aware of the common points to check, including engine aspects, before the sale is agreed.
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