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Used car? See 5 tips for buying

09.10.2015

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Check out our tips for purchasing a used car does not become a problem for you:

1 - Test drive before you buy it

Audition is interesting for you to experience the car is acquiring and see if it meets your expectations.

If given the opportunity, look for a trusted mechanic who can assess your condition. Some vehicles can present serious problems of engine and transmission, which are expensive components. Go in places where it is used and make sure the car seat fits in the building.

2 - If possible, buy the car from an acquaintance or dealership

Acquire the vehicle of someone you know helps you be less impacted this purchase. If there is any problems with the car, you'll know who to file the claim.

If it can not with a friend, the ideal is to look for concessionaires, which in addition to being large and experienced shops, with reputation to protect, much of it carries with the name of the automaker, which demands quality in service delivery.

Go in places where it is used and make sure the car seat fits in the building.

3. Review the documentation and find out if the car is not stolen

It is important to check the DMV Web site if the license plate is true and there are no pending to be paid as fines, licensing, property taxes and DPVAT (compulsory insurance). From the vehicle document, stay tuned, true have an embossed all around. There are companies specializing in vehicle inspections, which can perform this service.

The concessionaires guarantee the origin of the vehicles sold to customers. When buying a individual vehicle, you need to do a survey, analyzing the chassis number, glasses and plate. See if they are the same as those in the document.

4 - Make sure the vehicle has not been involved in a serious collision

Accidents can compromise important parts of the vehicle, resulting in spending and problems to the future buyer.

To identify the occurrence of accidents, make a survey in the paint to dry and clean car. Make sure there is symmetry between the doors, bumpers and roof. Undulations, small dents in the bodywork or differences in the hood machines are indications of collision.

Give "pats" with his fingers in the bodywork to see if the noise is different at some point that may indicate the placement of plastic mass. If, after your inspection you have questions, it is best to call a mechanic to perform this assessment.

5 - Analyze the overall conservation status of the vehicle

Check check all safety items from the validity of the extinguisher, the existence of key wheels, triangle and even the steppe conditions. Check for oil leaks under the car, if there is excessive burning of oil in the engine or if there is the presence of dark spots in the exhaust. Understand the frequency of oil change and request the vehicle's maintenance history.

Check the tire condition. Uneven wear may indicate problems with the suspension or lack of wheel alignment. Already bald tires or with more than 60,000 kilometers traveled will need to be replaced because they bring security risk.

 

Source: Consumidor.gov

 

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