Tips & Advice for Inspecting a Used Car

[smoverstreet1]

Isn't that Jason Dawe from the first season of the new Top Gear (2002)?

[fightinside1]

my current vehicle has some of the problems that you mention in this video, like vibrations in the steering wheel, and rumbling when i go up hills. it has 250,000 miles on it. i think it's time for me to buy a new car :P

[pow1983]

@fightinside1 Good luck selling it, sounds like you'll get more for giving it to scrap!

[LPWWE06]

Hi! my 2001 Focus has the "not returning seatbelt" problem on the passanger side.

How do I fix it?

The car made 120,000 miles

Thanks :)

[MrChrisb0000]

After bending down to check under the bonnet, try not to smack you head on the way back up or you may find yourself looking like a right pratt, thanks for watching.

[turtlemonvh]

@tinderinc - good point. That point is standard in most state required safety inspections in the US.

[turtlemonvh]

Great tips and excellent video. Even after looking at it yourself, it's probably a good idea to bring it by a mechanic to have it checked out. OnPoint Inspection provides a form for you to use to make sure all the essentials are covered in an inspection.

[wowerman]

also you should check all fluids,and leaks,tyres and steering wheel play,when accelerating and breaking if car pulls to side of the road,hoses and cables,all dash lights if come on and off like abs,airbag,fluids lights,exhaust corrosion,battery condition and its voltage,ask seller to you start engine being cold,make sure it is not getting overheated

[kolumvia09]

Under the bonnet lol British

[TheUnreaI]

@kolumvia09 Mcdonalds lol America.

[nadtulevad]

this video sounds like you need to buy a new car.:)

[doddzeee]

Lol at 2:00 when he hits his head HA

[derwinjr]

well this car is all jacked up. i see why its for sale..the steering wheel is on the wrong side :)



[whoohaaXL]

You should clarify that a LITTLE white smoke upon start-up is okay and not just white smoke, It may confuse some who aren't keen on the used car game...Or cars in general

[autotraderuk]

Glad to be of service! :D

[alanheath]

Excellent and there were one or two things I had never thought of.  Thanks autotrader!!

[tinderinc]

Check the horn I know two ppl who bought used cars a 06 benz only one of the two horns works and just barely. I also know someone with a 84 bmw where the horn appeared to be removed or never installed...

[mixmartialartist1]

well this video looks a lot better than others on youtube about what to check before buying used car.

[sacteacher]

Its mostly common sense but to hear from reliable source gives you more confidence