Buying Used cars through car auction platforms like www.autoauctionmall.com can be a lengthy process and looking for guarantees on car conditions is not something any of the coparts, AutoAuctionMall, IAAIs, Manheims and Adesa's can provide. Used car auctions including AutoAuctionMall sell on a "as is" basis which literally means that you agree to buy the car with all conditions and liabilities.
The title of the car you buy will determine the extent of what needs to be done. However, for preacuationary measures, the following is recommended.

- Full servicing: Ensure you change all oils and fluids so that your car can be in as prisitine a condition as possible. Remember that together with shipping and time spent at the auction house, you may be looking at anytime between 2 - 4 months of parked time. Flush out those stale fluids

- Replace the Brakes: THough not necessary, but a change of brake pads would give some peace of mind as to the stopping ability of your car. COnsidering the stop and go movement of Nigerian traffic and you'll understand why you should replace your entire brake pad sets.

- Full Diagnostics: If your car is run with the aid of computers/brain box, it's a good idea to visit a qualified auto shop and run a full diagnostics so you at the very least know the actual condition of your car, what is okay and what needs to be changed.

- Tyre Change; This is not always required but be sure to check the year of the tire and the condition of the threading. Nigerian driving conditions are more demanding than US conditions considering the warm climate and bad roads. AT the very least d a check so you don;t end up donating money to VIO and Road safety officials.

- Check all Fluids: From transmission to brake oils to power steering fluids, do a full check and be sure to drain and replace any fluids that looks or smells funny. Using bad fluids can damage the mechanical components it was meant to protect in the first place leading to unforseen expenses.

- Set aside a Budget: This is a precaution many used car buyers fail to take into consideration. No matter how neat, clean and fancy the car looks, bottomline is that you're buying a used car! Set aside some money for simple repairs or replacements at the very least, a full engine service. This single action will likely determine, how well your car will serve you.

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