06/02/2022
Are you planning on buying a second hand car?
Here are some useful tips:
1. Car Documents: You definitely don't want to drive a stolen car.
2.Engine: make sure the engine is very sound, also check oil level and gasket condition
3. Tyre and wheels: check the thread depth used in designing the tyre and also rubber condition
4.Body work: check the external physical conditions of the vehicle. Hitting different part of the car body slightly with your hand can help determine if the car has been repainted before through the difference in sound of different body parts.
You should check underneath the car too (probably with a torch) as water causes rusting of the irons beneath a car
5. Interior: check the dashboard, the warning lights, boot and other internal parts
Other important checks include; the gearbox, clutch and mileage of the car
Lastly; don't forget to test drive the car, pay close attention to any sound it gives.
