| json_metadata | "{"app":"Musing","appTags":["car","musing"],"appCategory":"car","appTitle":"When you buy a second hand car what should you pay attention to?","appBody":"<p>There are a number of things to look for.</p>\n<p>I would find a reputable dealer or auction where you can get the best deal. You need to know what you are looking for and what is the market price for that particular year and model. Doing your homework on the price gives you leverage in bargaining.</p>\n<p>I would take a magnet with you to double check it hasn't been in an accident and pay careful attention to how the panels fit. If one panel is slightly wider than some of the others or there is a difference it has most likely been involved in some sort of collision. </p>\n<p>I will always look at the engine compartment as it tells you a few things. Did the previous owner maintain the car properly and looking at the support brackets making sure they are straight. This is the hardest part of the car to straighten and will tell you immediately what type of car you are buying. bent arms mean at some point it had a collision. It is easy to replace parts but not to straighten a chassis properly.</p>\n<p>Check the log book to make sure it was serviced regularly. This will give you the entire service history of the car. Cars without this are worth less.</p>\n<p>If you are considering a second hand car look for repossession auctions as they do exist. Sometimes the car is still within it's warranty and service plan and is a real bonus. This gives you peace of mind knowing you are covered for any eventualities that may occur.</p>\n<p>Take it for a test drive if possible as this will tell you a lot of information. Accelerate and brake a few times making sure it is working properly. Also check there is no shuddering at certain speeds. test all the electronics as they can be costly to fix.</p>\n<p>If you know someone in the traffic department do a check on it's history. Make sure the engine numbers and vin numbers match the log book to make sure it hasn't been stolen and is genuine.</p>\n<p>This should cover everything and make sure you have insurance for the vehicle before you drive it away.</p>\n<p><br></p>","appDepth":2,"appParentPermlink":"fkqvscd9x","appParentAuthor":"alan369","musingAppId":"aU2p3C3a8N","musingAppVersion":"1.1","musingPostType":"answer"}" |
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