subject: Why You Should Have A Mechanic Inspect A Used Vehicle Before You Buy It [print this page] With the economy in such poor shape and the unemployment rate across the United States at a record high, people are purchasing used cars for their transportation. Before making a decision on which used car you want to purchase, you should have a professional mechanic check over the car and inform you of any mechanical issues. Not only will this information be helpful to you when negotiating a price, but you will know if there are any serious issues the seller has not informed you of.
Buying a new car will result in a payment that is hundreds of dollars per month for five or more years. Leasing a car is a great option with lower payments if you are fortunate enough to have several thousands of dollars to put down and dont travel more than 1,000 or 1,200 miles per month. Used cars are an excellent option for those people who dont have the money to purchase a new vehicle or for those who travel in excess of 1,000 miles monthly.
Make sure the seller of the vehicle is aware of your plan to take the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection. If the seller is reluctant to let you do this you may want to find another vehicle to purchase. Never trust a seller who says he or she has already had his or her mechanic look over the vehicle. Get the information about the vehicle from a mechanic you know and trust.
Mechanics are going to look for things like worn or rusted lines, belts and hoses. They will get under the vehicle and look for any wet spots, which indicate a leak. While under the vehicle, the mechanic can look at the bottom half of the engine to determine if any repair work has been done or needs done on this part of the engine, or on the exhaust.
Ask your mechanic if he can get a carfax report on the vehicle. A carfax will sometimes tell if the vehicle has been in any collisions as well as give the service history of the car. Depending on who has worked on the vehicle, this report can give great detail about a cars history.
When your mechanic has finished inspecting the vehicle, get a written estimate of mechanical problems and the cost to repair them. This will be a great negotiating tool when discussing price with the owner. It may be wise to consider finding another vehicle if the one you took to the mechanic will cost thousands of dollars to repair.
The bottom line is never trust someone you are going to buy a car from. Get the information from a mechanic that you know and trust. Find out as much about the vehicles history before you buy it in order to avoid getting taken advantage of. A used vehicle can provide you with many years of faithful service, as long as its taken care of.
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