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Because of the lower price, most of Nigerians come to used car lot to find their first or next rides. However, reliability should seriously be taken into consideration.

If you’re purchasing an over-ten-year-old vehicle, in the subsequent 3 years, you face an over 80% chance of electrical or mechanical malfunctions. Therefore, despite buying a used car as an instant financial solution, think about what you'll have to pay for repairs and maintenance in the long run.



Think about what you'll have to pay for repairs and maintenance in the long run

Check out 14 most common problems with used cars on Naijauto.com.

1. Damaged or flat tires and wheels

Harsh and impacts conditions can do damage to the sidewalls or wheel rims. Wheel misalignment is also a sign of wearing of irregular tires.




Harsh and impacts conditions can do damage to the sidewalls or wheel rims

>>> Recommended for you: How to check whether your car tires are expired or not: https://naijauto.com/car-maintenance/how-to-check-whether-your-car-tires-are-expired-or-not-319

2. Electrical problems

Since modern vehicles come replete with a wide array of technologies, electrical breakdown is one of the biggest problems encountered in second-hand cars.

3. Clutch

When the number of kilometers increases on the odometer, clutches might experience slipping or burning out problems.




When the number of kilometers increases on the odometer, clutches might experience slipping or burning out problems​

4. Faulty battery

Usually, batteries lose their power after 3 – 5 years. Hence, it is highly recommended to change batteries if you’ve bought a used model.




It is highly recommended to change batteries if you’ve bought a used model

5. Defective starter motor

The starter motor is fairly sensitive and the springs may not work properly due to corrosion.



The springs of starter motor may not work properly due to corrosion

6. Fuel problems

Malfunctioning injectors, leaking pipes and busted pumps are some of common fuel problems on used cars.



Malfunctioning injectors can easily be found in used cars

>>> Read also: 7 obvious symptoms to know a damaged fuel injector (https://naijauto.com/car-maintenance/7-obvious-symptoms-to-know-a-damaged-fuel-injector-174)

7. Brakes

A fully-functioning brakes system is always of paramount importance for all vehicles. Sadly, used models usually come with failed brakes.



Used models usually come with failed brakes

Click to read seven other typical matters : https://naijauto.com/car-maintenance/14-most-common-problems-with-used-cars-397