Buying a quality used car in Oshawa.
Buying a used car is no easy task in today’s competitive resell market, especially if you have been burned in the past! Many of us put the blame on the dealers, but on the flip side of that coin. Due to the lower profit margin a dealer can only do so much when it comes to re-conditioning a used vehicle.
Here are few tips on how to spot a quality used car; Look for the vehicle wear and tear items such as arm rest, seat belt, tires, and plastic dash board components. These will be a good indication how the vehicle was treated and maintained. If the previous owner was rough on the usage of the car, these areas will have tell tale signs of wear and tear a good wash or clean up can not hide. Look for cigarette burn marks on the front and back seat area; this is a good indication if the previous owner was a smoker. Look for warning lights on the dash board such as “check engine”, “ABS”, or worse “Air Bags” any electronic component of the vehicle is difficult to diagnose and repair, therefore many dealers choose to ignore these issues. And a simple “I promise you they will be fixed” will not solve your problem.
Accident history, and paint work are concerning areas as well, but consumers today are putting too much emphasis on these areas. More than 50% of the vehicles on the road today had some kind of collision during their life span. It is not abnormal for a vehicle to have front or rear bumpers replaced. And as long as the vehicle structure integrity is intact you shouldn’t worry too much about small amount of paint work. (Of course unless the two doors are two different colors)
Listen carefully when you test drive, listen for noises that is abnormal. Bubbling sounds can mean the coolant system has bubbles in it, rattling noises can mean the upper cam shaft of the engine needs work, loud noise during acceleration can mean the exhaust system needs repairs. Or clunk and squeaks that can signal potential suspension problems.
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