Dallas Used Car Inspection Checklist

By Patrick Roberts


Buying a used vehicle calls for caution. As a buyer, you will need to make sure that this vehicle is a good buy. When looking to buy a Dallas used car inspection will involve looking at everything from the body, the condition of the engine to inspecting its underside.

You should start by checking the condition of the body. Check whether it has any signs indicating rust or accident damage. You will need to look for paint bubbles, presence of loose panels and paint color variations.

Inspect the boot, windows and all the doors present in that vehicle. Confirm that the doors and the boot open and close easily and that the locks are functional. For the windows, confirm that the rubber seals are in good condition and that they are all in place.

A careful assessment of the paintwork is required. Walk around the vehicle to check whether there are any signs of over spraying. Over spraying is an indication that poor repair work may have been carried out on that vehicle.

When done assessing the body, you should proceed to inspect the engine and the other components found in the bonnet. Begin by establishing whether the VIN number is correct. Compare the VIN details with the information found in the vehicle registration certificate.

It will be important to verify the date that this vehicle was manufactured. Verification can be done by looking for the build and compliance dates. If they match, then it shows that the advertised manufactured date is correct.

The engine is the soul of your vehicle. If it is in poor condition, then it means that you can expect trouble from that car. You must therefore inspect the engine oil. If it happens to be grayish or milky in appearance, then it means that something is wrong with that engine.

Proceed to inspect the radiator. An inspection of the radiator will involve checking for corrosion or damage. Ensure that the radiator has not been damaged in any way. Before moving on, inspect the radiator coolant. If the radiator is working properly, the coolant should be bright colored with no dirt in it.

You will need to take a look under the vehicle. Look at the exhaust systems when the engine is running. Excessive fumes or noise are an indication that there is rust in the pipes, or in the muffler.

Take a look at the condition of the tires. All tires should be checked for tread, uneven wear and cracks. The presence of any one or all of these problems will indicate that there is a problem with the suspension or steering. The spare tire should also be inspected. Remember to check for the presence of oil leaks. You can then inspect the transmission, engine and brakes to determine whether there are oil leaks.




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