How to buy a used car

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How to buy a used car
The Process and Options Presented by QuixlAuto
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Buying a new car might not be on all of our to do
lists, especially when you look at the prices of
some of these new vehicles.Yes there are
advantages to buying a new car, but its the
affordability that becomes a issue.So when
buying a used car you need to realise that you
are buying a car that might have used by at least
2 or 3 people before you, taking that into
consideration.
How to buy a used car
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? Dealers ? AA Check ? Compression Test
? Check the body ? Engine ? Electronics ?
Tires ? Test drive ? Interior
Few pointers to look at when buying a used vehicle
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When buying a used vehicle make sure that the
dealer has a good reputation, and not some fly by
night car junkie selling vehicles that the minute
you drive out the lot the wheel falls off.
Dealers
AA Check
It is always advisable to get the vehicle checked
through the AA, who will basically do a check
from top to bottom to make sure the vehicle
complies to the countries road and vehicle laws.
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You may also ask for a compression test to be
done on the engine, to make sure that all
cylinders are running at the right compression,
if one of them is not, ask the dealer to have it
checked.
Compression Test
Check the body
Depending on the age of the vehicle you may want
to check for rust, especially on areas such as
door hinges, roof of the vehicle, inside the
engine compartment, and the trunk, this could
indicate the use of the vehicle, you may also
want to look for any signs of paint spots
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Check for any cracked or damaged pipes that you
may have to replace, and make sure the radiator
pipe is not soft, point them out and make sure
that before you purchase the vehicle that they
have been replaced.
Engine
Electronics
Get inside the vehicle and make sure that all
electronics are in working order, check that the
lights and indicators work, make sure the air
conditioner is in working order, also check the
odometer for mileage,make sure these work
effortlessly.
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Test drive
When taking the vehicle for a test drive leave
the radio off, this isn't time to be listening to
your favourite tunes, you should be checking the
wheel alignment according to the steering wheel
on the vehicle
Tires
These can become quite costly when you have to
start replacing all the tires on the vehicle,
check that the tire tread is till fine, the
minimum requirements should be 3mm and
recommended should be 8mm.
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Interior

When looking at the interior of the vehicle make
sure there are no damp spots on the ceiling of
the vehicle that usually occurs when rain water
leaks in through the roof or a door that is not
closing properly, check the upholstery for any
tears, and the floor of the vehicle for any rust
and holes that could be covered up by a mat.
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