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Article #49: Test Driving A Used Car

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Nothing is quite as exciting as your mechanic understand the vehicles
purchasing a new car. Even if it's a past. Your mechanic will check the hoses
"used" new car. Don't get too caught up and belts and condition of the oil. These
in the pretty shiny metal and chrome, are easy fixes if they need changing or
it's what's under the hood that counts. replacing. Your mechanic will check the
Take a serious test drive before you make radiator fluid for coolant level and to
a decision. Used cars bought from a make sure the fluid is going to protect
private owner don't have any warranty in severe cold conditions. He'll see how
with them. You don't want to buy someone much oil, if any is present on the
elses problem. engine. Perhaps the car has been burning
Do you homework. There is a lot of help oil. He'll check the transmission fluid.
available on line when you're purchasing Another thing he'll check is the lights,
a used car. You'll have the vin or inside on the dash, and outside to make
vehicle identification number. With this sure they work. He'll check shocks,
number you can pull up a vehicle history breaks and tires and alignment.
through your state. Do a search for the He'll take a look at the body. Is there
model and year of your car online. Were any rust underneath on the frame? Does
there any specific complaints or call all the paint match, or has the car been
backs on this particular model? repainted? Is everything in alignment? Do
The first place you should test drive the doors open and shut properly?
this car is to your trusty mechanics Let your mechanic take the car out for a
shop. With a bit of notice he'll be glad test drive. He may be able to pick up
to set a bit of time aside to go over the subtle things, perhaps a shutter or
car with you. He'll take a look at your hesitation, or hear a sound that you may
car with a keen and unprejudiced eye. not. His is the best advice you're going
Take with you whatever service records to get in this situation.
are available on the car, these will help






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