Main Menu
Human Rights
Complaints Centre
PRACTICAL ADVISE: If You're Buying a Used Car |
Tuesday, 05 January 2010 08:44 |
A. Mechanical Parts
2. Are the battery terminals clean or corroded by acid?
3. Is the exhaust smoke black, blue or white when you start the engine?
4. Is the exhaust noisy? If so, it should be fixed.
5. Is the engine number on the engine block the same as on the registration card. If not, the car maybe stolen.
6. Are the tires worn evenly? Is there enough thread on the tires? If not, they should be replaced.
7. When you shake the front wheels from side to side, they should not be too loose.
8. Is the suspension in order? If you push down the car above each mud-guard, the car should go down and then bounce back to its original position. If it does not, then there is something wrong with the suspension or springs.
9. Do all the lights and indicators work? Are there any cracks in the glass covering the lights?
10. Do the oil, temperature, fuel and speedometer gauges work?
11. Do the windscreen wipers and hooters work?
12. Does the steering wheel feel loose when you turn it?
2. Are there uneven paint surfaces or paint ‘ripples’? These may show that the car has been repainted because it was involved in an accident or because rust has been taken out. Ask the seller why it was repainted.
3. Do the windscreen and windows have any cracks or scratches that make it difficult to see through.
4. Are the seats in good condition? Are the seats torn or worn? Do the seats sag? Do the seats slide forwards or backwards easily? If there are seat covers, check underneath to see if the upholstery is torn or worn.
5. Are the seatbelts in good condition? Do they adjust easily? Are they torn? Are they clean?
6. Is the steering wheel cracked? If it has a steering wheel cover, ask the seller to remove the cover so that you can check for cracks.
7. Are there rubber covers on the tool pedals? If so, are they too worn-out or too new? If so, ask why?
Test driving a used car. What you should look for?
|
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 08:56 |