Buying A High Mileage Car
Due to the current economic situation, people are keeping their vehicles for longer and driving them farther
. However, when it is time to replace their current car people rarely consider buying a high mileage car. They do not realise that provided a high mileage car has been well cared for it can provide a new owner with several more years of trouble free use. Buying a good high mileage car is not that difficult when you know what to look for.
When looking at older cars, examine the engine carefully for fluid leaks. Check the condition of the oil, if it is low or dirty be wary. If there is evidence of leaks, the oil level is low or the oil is very dirty do not bother to buy the car. These are all signs that the car has not been well maintained. Older cars burn more oil, but should not leak. Check the radiator water, brake fluid and transmission fluid too.
Make sure that a high mileage car has been serviced throughout its life as per the manufacturers' instructions. An older car should be serviced even more regularly than recommended. If you find an older car, which has been serviced every 3,000 miles or 3 months that is a good sign that the owner is taking care of it.
Uneven wear on tyres can be a sign of problems with the suspension. Work out what it would cost to repair it, prior to committing to buying the car.
During the test-drive listen for any strange noises from the transmission or the clutch. Find out how much a new gearbox or clutch would be. They are often not as expensive as many people think. That way you can make an informed decision about whether to buy the car or not.
Rust is a big problem with older cars, but a more serious problem is water ingress. Check for both rust and water ingress. Once water gets into a car it travels along the cables and can cause expensive electrical systems to fail. Check all the electrical systems, such as, air-conditioning and electric windows are working properly. Electrical systems are sometimes hard and/or expensive to repair.
by: Anthony Jones.
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