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Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by Admin1992: 5:46pm On Feb 07, 2018
Purchasing an utilized auto can energize in either a decent or awful way. Keeping in mind the end goal to promise you have a positive ordeal, focus on the accompanying six zones when you touch base to investigate the vehicle. In the event that your mechanical learning and aptitudes leave a bit (or a great deal) to be wanted, take an educated relative or companion with you to the arrangement. Purchasing a vehicle that is engaging the eye however is brimming with shrouded repairs can be a discouraging and costly error.

1-Inspect the Exterior
Investigate Used Car Exterior
To start with, ensure the auto is stopped on level ground since it makes it less demanding to get to the vehicle when you are examining. There are a few territories to focus on the vehicle’s outside:
Paint: Look for marks, rust, or scratches that could show past and future disintegration.
Trunk: Usually a decent marker of an auto’s genuine treatment, regardless of the possibility that the outside looks fine.
Tires: Should match and show even wear.
Front: Look for signs that bumpers have been supplanted. It could show a vehicle that has been in a disaster area.

2-Take a Look Inside
It’s not bizarre for an utilized auto to resemble a gorilla has been living inside. Take this as confirmation that the proprietor did not watch out for the vehicle’s mechanical needs any better. In particular, check the upholstery for tears, tears, and stains. Begin the auto and test the ventilation system and warmer.
Investigate the odometer. A normal driver puts 10,000 to 15,000 miles on an auto yearly. This doesn’t really imply that an old auto with couple of miles is a take. Lounging around in a carport for long extends of time isn’t really something to be thankful for.

3-What Lies Beneath
While it won’t not be your most loved errand on the planet, getting on your back on the ground and sliding underneath for a look underneath is an exceptionally keen thought. There are hints to be discovered identified with what could make purchasing the vehicle an awful thought.
Your first request of business ought to be to examine the edge for breaks, twists, or signs that it has been supplanted after a mishap. The fumes framework ought to be free of dark spots, which demonstrates a hole. Run your finger inside the tailpipe since grime could foresee a costly motor repair in your future.

4-Under the Hood
There are a couple of things to observe in the engine. Inordinate imprints, harm, or rust could show it has not been looked after. Discover the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) and record it to look at on the web. Diverse producers find it in different spots, however it shouldn’t be elusive. On the off chance that there isn’t one, be exceptionally suspicious. Hoses and belts ought not be split or delicate.
There shouldn’t be any proof of breaks or consumption around the battery or motor. Take a look under the oil filler top. A frothy deposit implies the head gasket spills, and these are extremely costly to settle. Check the oil and transmission liquid; the oil ought to be an unmistakable to light dark colored shading and the transmission liquid pink or red. Complete off your in the engine examination by checking the planning belt for breaks or inordinate detachment.

5-Controls
You unquestionably need to take an utilized auto for a test drive before getting it. This is an ideal opportunity to tune in and feel how it runs. Regardless of whether programmed or standard, there shouldn’t be any bastards or knocks when changing through the gears. This could mean transmission inconvenience which is another costly repair. As you increment speed, focus on vibrations in the directing wheel, which could mean front-end mechanical parts that should be supplanted. Discover a territory where it’s protected to decelerate quickly (however insufficient to cause a slide). Peculiar clamors, screeches, or a propensity to pull one bearing or the other could point to worn and perhaps risky brake parts.

6-Get Online
You may have the capacity to reveal particular data identified with the auto internet utilizing an administration like Carfax which is the place the VIN proves to be useful. Before you appear to examine the vehicle, look into its Blue Book esteem and check discussions to perceive what sort of audits different proprietors of a similar model are clearing out. Ideally, the proprietor will have a composed log of administration subtle elements, however don’t be astounded on the off chance that they don’t. It doesn’t hurt to inquire.

[b]The Bottom Line
Maybe the best recommendation with regards to investigating an utilized auto is to not be hesitant to leave. Try not to fall so head-over-heels with the thing that you overlook evident issues. There’s constantly another auto to love around the following corner. Additionally remember the way that it is utilized means the cost is debatable. Try not to be hesitant to offer a lower sum and leave if the arrangement sometimes falls short for you.
Source: http://www.naijaadvance.com.ng/2018/02/six-areas-to-check-before-buying-used.html

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Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by Admin1992: 5:48pm On Feb 07, 2018
Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by ibkgab001: 5:50pm On Feb 07, 2018
Lollll not in Naija

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Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by Nobody: 5:51pm On Feb 07, 2018
Put your source bro. I mean the real source you copied this from

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Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by pointblank247(m): 6:21pm On Feb 07, 2018
check if the car was a 'righty ' that was reconstructed in nigeria. iam still suffering that.

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Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by diportivo: 6:38pm On Feb 07, 2018
hood

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blah blah blah

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u neva ready to buy naija used car

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Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by computerglobal(m): 10:53pm On Feb 07, 2018
Admin1992:



6-Get Online
You may have the capacity to reveal particular data identified with the auto internet utilizing an administration like Carfax which is the place the VIN proves to be useful. Before you appear to examine the vehicle, look into its Blue Book esteem and check discussions to perceive what sort of audits different proprietors of a similar model are clearing out. Ideally, the proprietor will have a composed log of administration subtle elements, however don’t be astounded on the off chance that they don’t. It doesn’t hurt to inquire.



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Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by computerglobal(m): 10:54pm On Feb 07, 2018
diportivo:
hood

slide under

blah blah blah

Yankee template

u neva ready to buy naija used car



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Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by 3kay945(m): 12:20am On Feb 08, 2018
pointblank247:
check if the car was a 'righty ' that was reconstructed in nigeria. iam still suffering that.

What is the effect of that bro?
Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by sayentease(m): 6:55am On Feb 08, 2018
ckv
Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by pointstores(m): 6:56am On Feb 08, 2018
good one
Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by Mrkumareze(m): 6:58am On Feb 08, 2018
You forgot to tell us to check if the seller is the rightful owner or na stolen car

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Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by Dollarship(m): 7:09am On Feb 08, 2018
1st to comment angry
Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by Qpetz: 7:09am On Feb 08, 2018
Don't also forget to check the expiry date. undecided
Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by OboOlora(f): 7:10am On Feb 08, 2018
Copy n paste and still can’t give credit to the source.

The single most important thing is to take it to SARS office to confirm the car is neither stolen nor used for kidnapping prior to your purchase!

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Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by Okewa(m): 7:12am On Feb 08, 2018
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Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by Xkalaban(m): 7:14am On Feb 08, 2018
All this ones na long things for 9ja o. If e don pass to carry my mechanic go look the car up and me test drive am. Then I no do. U should buy a used car knowing fully well that u'll have to service the vehicle to ur own taste. Where in 9ja can u get a used car that is still in perfect condition with all this our roads wey be like war front? Absolutely none.....

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Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by sinola(m): 7:17am On Feb 08, 2018
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Admin1992:
Purchasing an utilized auto can energize in either a decent or awful way. Keeping in mind the end goal to promise you have a positive ordeal, focus on the accompanying six zones when you touch base to investigate the vehicle. In the event that your mechanical learning and aptitudes leave a bit (or a great deal) to be wanted, take an educated relative or companion with you to the arrangement. Purchasing a vehicle that is engaging the eye however is brimming with shrouded repairs can be a discouraging and costly error.

1-Inspect the Exterior
Investigate Used Car Exterior
To start with, ensure the auto is stopped on level ground since it makes it less demanding to get to the vehicle when you are examining. There are a few territories to focus on the vehicle’s outside:
Paint: Look for marks, rust, or scratches that could show past and future disintegration.
Trunk: Usually a decent marker of an auto’s genuine treatment, regardless of the possibility that the outside looks fine.
Tires: Should match and show even wear.
Front: Look for signs that bumpers have been supplanted. It could show a vehicle that has been in a disaster area.

2-Take a Look Inside
It’s not bizarre for an utilized auto to resemble a gorilla has been living inside. Take this as confirmation that the proprietor did not watch out for the vehicle’s mechanical needs any better. In particular, check the upholstery for tears, tears, and stains. Begin the auto and test the ventilation system and warmer.
Investigate the odometer. A normal driver puts 10,000 to 15,000 miles on an auto yearly. This doesn’t really imply that an old auto with couple of miles is a take. Lounging around in a carport for long extends of time isn’t really something to be thankful for.

3-What Lies Beneath
While it won’t not be your most loved errand on the planet, getting on your back on the ground and sliding underneath for a look underneath is an exceptionally keen thought. There are hints to be discovered identified with what could make purchasing the vehicle an awful thought.
Your first request of business ought to be to examine the edge for breaks, twists, or signs that it has been supplanted after a mishap. The fumes framework ought to be free of dark spots, which demonstrates a hole. Run your finger inside the tailpipe since grime could foresee a costly motor repair in your future.

4-Under the Hood
There are a couple of things to observe in the engine. Inordinate imprints, harm, or rust could show it has not been looked after. Discover the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) and record it to look at on the web. Diverse producers find it in different spots, however it shouldn’t be elusive. On the off chance that there isn’t one, be exceptionally suspicious. Hoses and belts ought not be split or delicate.
There shouldn’t be any proof of breaks or consumption around the battery or motor. Take a look under the oil filler top. A frothy deposit implies the head gasket spills, and these are extremely costly to settle. Check the oil and transmission liquid; the oil ought to be an unmistakable to light dark colored shading and the transmission liquid pink or red. Complete off your in the engine examination by checking the planning belt for breaks or inordinate detachment.

5-Controls
You unquestionably need to take an utilized auto for a test drive before getting it. This is an ideal opportunity to tune in and feel how it runs. Regardless of whether programmed or standard, there shouldn’t be any bastards or knocks when changing through the gears. This could mean transmission inconvenience which is another costly repair. As you increment speed, focus on vibrations in the directing wheel, which could mean front-end mechanical parts that should be supplanted. Discover a territory where it’s protected to decelerate quickly (however insufficient to cause a slide). Peculiar clamors, screeches, or a propensity to pull one bearing or the other could point to worn and perhaps risky brake parts.

6-Get Online
You may have the capacity to reveal particular data identified with the auto internet utilizing an administration like Carfax which is the place the VIN proves to be useful. Before you appear to examine the vehicle, look into its Blue Book esteem and check discussions to perceive what sort of audits different proprietors of a similar model are clearing out. Ideally, the proprietor will have a composed log of administration subtle elements, however don’t be astounded on the off chance that they don’t. It doesn’t hurt to inquire.

[b]The Bottom Line
Maybe the best recommendation with regards to investigating an utilized auto is to not be hesitant to leave. Try not to fall so head-over-heels with the thing that you overlook evident issues. There’s constantly another auto to love around the following corner. Additionally remember the way that it is utilized means the cost is debatable. Try not to be hesitant to offer a lower sum and leave if the arrangement sometimes falls short for you.
Source: http://www.naijaadvance.com.ng/2018/02/six-areas-to-check-before-buying-used.html


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Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by 2shure: 7:25am On Feb 08, 2018
copy and paste.
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Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by Troublemaker007(m): 7:34am On Feb 08, 2018
pointblank247:
check if the car was a 'righty ' that was reconstructed in nigeria. iam still suffering that.

Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by obembet(f): 7:36am On Feb 08, 2018
Xkalaban:
All this ones na long things for 9ja o. If e don pass to carry my mechanic go look the car up and me test drive am. Then I no do. U should buy a used car knowing fully well that u'll have to service the vehicle to ur own taste. Where in 9ja can u get a used car that is still in perfect condition with all this our roads wey be like war front? Absolutely none.....

Don't mind that dude.... If car get all those stuff, w don become new now....

Go to Ladipo to see how boys dey package cars...

The most important thing is the source of the car....

If u buy stolen vehicles, OYO

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Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by agarawu23(m): 7:37am On Feb 08, 2018
pointblank247:
check if the car was a 'righty ' that was reconstructed in nigeria. iam still suffering that.
that should top the list. But Only expert in car dealing can spot if it was converted to lefty.
Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by wildchild02: 7:41am On Feb 08, 2018
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Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by cyborg123(m): 7:41am On Feb 08, 2018
Troublemaker007:


Lol. Right hand drive to left hand drive conversion, I guess.
Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by Nobody: 7:46am On Feb 08, 2018
1. Verify the number plates and check whether the car is a stolen car from Police.

2. Verify that custom papers are genuine and check whether duty was paid on the vehicle from Customs.

3. Go with your mechanic to inspect the engine of the car thoroughly to verify if there’s any engine fault or gear issues.

4. You can also go with an autoeletrician (rewire) to check if the car has any electrical faults.

5. Verify the papers to make sure everything is intact.

My 2 cents

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Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by Troublemaker007(m): 7:49am On Feb 08, 2018
cyborg123:

Lol. Right hand drive to left hand drive conversion, I guess.

The mechanic that did the conversion and the seller needs to be executed.
Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by fajob: 7:51am On Feb 08, 2018
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Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by DIKEnaWAR: 7:52am On Feb 08, 2018
copy and paste at work.
the first thing to check out in a used car is the chassis.
Re: Six Areas To Check Before Buying A Used Vehicle by cyborg123(m): 7:52am On Feb 08, 2018
Troublemaker007:


The mechanic that did the conversion and the seller needs to be executed.
grin

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