When you're on a tight budget and you're trying to buy a car here's some things to look for. Always look for rust and corrosion; rust and corrosion is a car's worst enemy. Anytime you see rust on a car check it out, make sure that the rust doesn't go through the whole car, make sure that it's only on the surface. Also always look for anything obvious. Like "Oh why won't the car go into reverse?" Hmm maybe the transmission is messed up because there's a million miles on it. Make sure to also test drive the car for at least five miles, on all types off roads, bumpy ones, to make sure nothing is wrong with the undercarriage/suspension, and the highway to make sure nothing is wrong with the gears and/or engine. If you're looking at a truck ask if it used to be a plow truck. When you use a truck to plow it's basically taking a bath in salt, it's very bad for the truck. Check the oil pan and make sure there is no oil, or any liquid leaking out of the engine; that's also a bad sign. Lastly look at the title: if it's a salvage title then that means that the car has been in an accident and has been fixed. Easiest way to see your car's history is to go on carfax.com and check it out. Any other questions that you may have don't be afraid to ask me.
Interesting post. Good advice. Is a salvage title just an accident, or the car has been totaled and re-tooled. Also, I bought a towing chain this weekend for the winter. Is this a good investment?
ReplyDeleteA salvage title is when a car gets into an accident and has damages that makes the car lose 70% of its market value before the crash. yes a tow chain is a good investment its the eaisest way to get unstuck. All you need is another vehicle to pull you out.
ReplyDeleteHow much do I save if I get a second hand Chevy Truck than getting a rand new? I hope you can give me great discounts for this. I am a single mother and looking for a utility car.
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