| Buying
a second hand car. There
are several things you can do to check a car yourself when buying a second hand
car. 1.
Ask questions.
If you ask these questions then the owner is likely to
tell you the truth. If they say they don't know - then it is likely that the question
you have asked is true. Ask; -
how many owners it has had since new.
- how long the current owner has had
it for.
- if it has had any accidents
- if it has any problems.
- ask
if it burns any oil. Ask how often they have to add oil to the motor.
2.
Check out the paint work.
Make sure you look at the car during the day.
At night - it will be hard to see any imperfections. Check out all the panels
and make sure that they are all the same in color consistency and clear coat.
3.
Check out all the tyres.
Make sure the tread is wearing evenly. Make sure
all tyres are the same brand and that the spare is in good condition.
4.
Check the panels.
Get down low and check the alignment of all the panels.
The gaps between each panel should be the same. If any of the gaps are significantly
different - chances are the panels have been replaced. Check for overspray to
see if there has been any repainting of the car. 5.
Check all the accessories.
Make sure the windows, lights, seatbelts, wipers,
stereo etc etc all work properly. Take the time to check them all. If you find
faults then this is a good negotiation tool when haggling over the price. 6.
Take the car for a drive
Ttry it at several speeds. Make sure you drive
it at 100 klms per hour. This is the ideal speed to make sure there are no major
problems. 7.
Check the registration
See
how much registration is left on it and ask if it has a registration certificate.
8.
Haggle over the price
Lastly make sure you haggle over the price. | 
