Learn to components look before moving on to buying a car second hand
Note the vehicle to light to verify important details from the outside. The driver with safety vest should also be clean and dry preferably in order to detect more easily if there are undulations, dents, scratches, color differences in paint as well as the corners of the ‘bonnet’. Give even small pats on the body. If the emitted sounds are very different, it may be synonymous with a car damage was fixed with mass. The existence of bubbles in the paint may mean rust. The places where it is more common to find rust are next to the rubber, under the doors, under the fenders and the lower edges of the body, is still alert to the state of rubber and joints, and check the operation of the doors and lights. The tire condition is also important as it allows assessing whether suspension problems, alignment and calibration of the wheels.
2 – The Interior
Sit in the car and try everything. You should check the general appearance of the interior, if the banks are not damaged, loose, torn or dirty. Test the seat belts, check all the accessories and controls (clean windshields, flashes, lights, etc). Start the car with reflective tape to see if there is some light on the dashboard and take time to check the handbrake. With the car running and stopped, press the brake and keep the foot on the pedal for a while. If it download slowly, it means the existence of oil leakage on the brakes.
3 – From ‘hood’ open
With the engine running then listen for any strange noise. It is important to see the oil level, its color and viscosity, as well as deposits in the engine coolant, and this is no dirt or deposit suffering deterioration. See also the aspect of the battery and the expiration date (its useful life is three to four years). Still with the ‘hood’ open confirm that the recorded frame number is equal to that part of the car’s license.
4 – On the move
If possible test the moving car on various surfaces and walk forward, in reverse while turning the steering wheel in both directions. When braking normally hear metallic sounds, it means that the brake pads are worn. Be aware of any shake in the steering wheel and dropping the direction in a straight line if the car does not “run away” to one side. If this happens indicates problems on the brakes, suspension, steering or chassis warped due to accident.
5 – Equipment
Make sure that the mandatory safety equipment is in good condition and according to the rules, in particular, the spare tire, jack, triangle ‘kit’ of tools, reflective vest. Also confirm the existence of a complete set of car keys (at least two) and the alarm command, if it exists.
Used cars sellers
Renault Megane Break 1.5 DCI 105 hp
According to the Automobile Guide, this truck launched in the market by the Renault brand in 2006 currently has a market price of 13,890 euros.
Peugeot 307 1.6 HDi 5 door
This model launched in the market by Peugeot for four years has a reference price on the used 14,300 euros market, according to the magazine specialized in cars.
BMW 3 Series 320d 4-port 163 hp
Those wishing to purchase this model today used launched on the market by the German mark in 2006, should expect to shell out 25,500 euros, according to the reference price Car Guide.