What key details should I look at when buying a used vehical from an auction or individual seller?

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I know that rust, odometer, and shocks/struts are importnat but what else should I look at?

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Any re-paint. Run you fingers along the underside of the engine hood closest to the windshield to feel for a paint rim.

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Check title status and make sure it did not come from Louisiana.

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Check for ANY water damage. Many insurance companies are taking cars that they totalled out of New Orleans that were sitting in water from Katrina and selling them in other states. Buyer Beware.

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first and foremost, look under vehicle for leaks. fresh puddles, size of the puddle are key.
old stains are negligible. start vehicle let run for about 15-20 minutes. look underneath again look for fresh fluids leaking out while running. test dirve vehicle, if seller won't let you, don't buy it. not worth the time and effort. hope this helps.

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Always take a mechanic with you to really inspect the vehicle if it is from a private individual.

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Typically, does the car drive like it should, does the car look like it would with the amount of miles the odo says it has. Does the car look like it has been well taken care of versus detailed just to sell.

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At an auction, you get a few minutes to make quick decisions, there typically isn't time to inspect a car, and you are stuck with whatever you buy.

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There's a big difference in buying from an auction than a private seller. With an auction you really don't have time to fully inspect anything and you can't perform a proper road test. You take your chances so to speak. How ever there are a few things you can do and inspect but it's mostly exterior and just what you can see with a quick look.

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First thing is to make sure that they offer a carfax report before selling, (See the link below about history reports)verify the last recorded mileage is in comparison with the current mileage and time.

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Inspect for any signs of paint damage (See the links below for some samples of what to look for.)

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Normal mileage usage is usually considered 12-15000 per year. Of course the type of mileage is also critical, is the mileage mostly in city with a a lot of stop and go, or mostly high way miles. These are important answers to find out if possible.

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Education and knowledge is the key, knowing as much as you can before buying a car will help you reduce the risk of buying something that is a "lemon".

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Research the history if possible, determine if the oil has been changed on a regular basis, look inside the oil cap if you can and see if you see any oil sludge or caked up oil.

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Check the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s web site at www.nicb.org, they have compiled a list of vehicles that have that have been affected by hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. While this list may not include every single vehicle, it’s a good place to start with.

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You should also run an online history report, but once again, this database may not be all-inclusive, it’s simply another step in the process of elimination. (See the link below concerning online history reports)

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Look at the cooling system as well, remove the radiator cap (COLD ENGINE ONLY) and look to see if the water is rusted or brownish looking which would indicate possible serious issues.

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----Know how to peform a "proper" test drive and what to look for during, this doesn't include a spin around the block either. A proper road test should include 25 miles of driving, cold and hot, along with different road surfaces as well.---

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Jerry
http://www.usedcarwise.com
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