Here's How to Inspect a Used car in 5 Minutes

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Here’s some quick tips you can use to inspect a used car without any special tools or knowledge. These pointers will allow you to quickly assess if a vehicle is even worth pursuing before asking the seller for the paperwork, taking the vehicle on a test drive, or even performing a thorough mechanical inspection on it.

Start by walking around the vehicle by taking a look for any obvious signs of damage, dents, rust or accident repair. Next, examine the interior of the vehicle and take note of its general condition - any smells, stains, cleanliness. Generally a vehicle that was kept in good condition would have been properly maintained under the hood.

Secondly, pay attention to the tires and brakes. Expensive tires with decent thread (like Michelin brand name) mean that someone's spent good money on the car. Check the brake rotor for any rust and the pad thickness if it can be easily viewed through the wheel spokes.

Next, take a look under the vehicle, noting for anything that's out of place, undercarriage rust, or leaks. Under the hood, look for any obvious leaks, repairs, or abnormal aftermarket components, as well as the age of the battery and fluid conditions. Listen to the engine to make sure it sounds normal.

Finally, its worth investing in a small OBDII reader to scan codes and make sure there aren't any stored error codes. Check the trunk for the spare tire. Any original accessories (floor mats, hood deflector, owner manual, extra keys, etc) that came with the vehicle are always bonuses and show that someone's cared for the car when those were bought and they didn't skimp out.

Once you've determined that this vehicle is worth pursuing, then make sure to perform a serious used car inspection. You can follow the six-part video series for tips outlined here:


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