{"id":21164,"date":"2018-02-01T16:52:32","date_gmt":"2018-02-01T14:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=21164"},"modified":"2018-02-08T15:46:14","modified_gmt":"2018-02-08T13:46:14","slug":"the-crucial-checks-you-must-make-before-buying-a-used-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/the-crucial-checks-you-must-make-before-buying-a-used-car\/","title":{"rendered":"The Crucial Checks You Must Make Before Buying a Used Car"},"content":{"rendered":"

More people are buying second-hand cars because\u00a0of the exorbitant price tag on new cars and the fast depreciating value of them. While buying a second-hand<\/a> car may be economical and more value for money, it can easily turn into an adverse experience should you choose a car hidden with problems.<\/p>\n

To avoid or prevent a situation like this, here are important checks to do on a used car.<\/h2>\n

Take a specialist with you<\/h3>\n

Cars are intricate mechanical possessions, that many of us know very little about. Which is exactly why the first check is to get someone knowledgeable about cars to go with you.<\/p>\n

\"ImageCheck the car’s mileage<\/h3>\n

Low mileage on a car is a\u00a0significant indicator of how old the car is and how much it’s been used. Low mileage on a car means the car is relatively new, was driven minimally and was well taken care of<\/p>\n

Inspecting the interior and exterior of the car<\/h3>\n

Your eyes are one of your greatest assets when buying a new car. They allow you to see the clear signs of a car hidden with problems. This makes a thorough interior and exterior car inspection invaluable. It also gives you somewhat of an idea of how well the previous owner took care of the car and a visible history of the car.<\/p>\n

Exterior checks<\/h3>\n

Check for fender benders<\/h4>\n

Fender benders are a clear sign that the car was in an accident, however, depending on the damage, you can either decide to give the car a pass or carry on inspecting.<\/p>\n

Check the body colour<\/h4>\n

Check if the body colour is even. If it is uneven, this could mean the car was over-sprayed\u00a0due to a possible accident.<\/p>\n

Check the tyres<\/h4>\n

\"ImageCheck for uneven wear on the tyres. Uneven wear could possibly mean alignment issues on the car or more extensive problems. Also, concerning tyres, see the general condition of the tyres and whether they are in a good condition or not. If not, consider the extra cost and whether your budget allows for it.<\/p>\n

Other checks<\/h4>\n