What to look for when buying a used car! | Malave's 2nd to None Auto Service

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Car Tips

Used Car Buyers Checklist

Don't Fall in love with the car before you've done your homework.
Let someone else take the depreciation hit. (2-3 yrs old is best)
Walk around the car and check paint, body panel gaps for evenness, chips, dents, etc.
Check maintenance history (any records).
Contact the previous owner (get the name from the title).
Check the fluid condition (oil and transmission fluid should be clean and clear).
Test drive the car and listen and feel for noises, vibration, and handling problems.

What to look for when buying a used car!

When you are buying a used car, it is a good idea to ALWAYS bring it in to an ASE-Certified technician. Before you do that, though, there are some things you can do to rule out many cars right away, and the Monday Morning Mechanic shows you what they are in this segment!