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The question of how to examine a car before purchasing is still relevant for many drivers. If you have decided to buy a car, but you don’t have enough money for a new one, then to find a being-in-use car is the best choice. In order to avoid possible problems after the purchase, you need to inspect it before the transaction, both technically and legally. What should be primarily considered — read below in the article.
Three main steps to take before buying:
1)Clarify the legal status of the car;
2)Inspect its history;
3)Make sure of its good technical condition.
Let’s consider each stage in detail.
Legal Status
Before buying, an auto is inspected and verified by the VIN and engine numbers. Today there are quite a lot of online services where you will be provided with info whether a particular car got into an accident or other unpleasant situations. Find out all the information about the car you are going to buy by visiting FAX-VIN official website.
Vehicle History
If it was purchased from an authorized dealer, then this is the most transparent story. It is enough to visit an authorized station where the car was serviced, and you will be provided with full-service history by a certificate of vehicle registration. You can also get info from car manufacturers, for instance BMW, by contacting any service center, even if the car was not purchased in the US.
Technical Condition
First of all, you have to check up on the car with a colleague or expert. Pay your major attention to the following criteria:
● the presence of a breakdown\rust on all external parts;
● the operation of the equipment;
● the oil leakage in the motorized compartment;
● the paint thickness;
● computer diagnostics of the engine and its systems, etc.
Considering a potential auto, start with the exterior. Why is it vital? Well, it shows whether the auto got into an accident and had removable spare parts. The engine is indeed the most expensive part of the auto. In the world-class industry, the engine is not the most expensive part of the auto, but it is the most complex and expensive for repair. There are two main stages of the diagnostics: visual and computer ones.
You have to carefully inspect the engine and the related equipment. An experienced driver will establish the overall state of the vehicle. Neither on the cylinders nor the internal panels of the engine compartment should be any oil or other liquids’ leakage.
Conclusion
To fully define the state of the vehicle — have a test drive. It will help you to evaluate how the car is driven and whether it suits your expectations. All the “other diagnostics” must be carried out by professionals.
