Buying a second-hand car can be nerve-racking and most of us fear the stereotypical used-car salesman conning us into purchasing a lemon.
Recent research reveals 83% of buyers are concerned the car will have a mechanical fault. So here are a few tricks from automotive expert Adam Pay to ensure you nail the inspection process every time.
WHERE PEOPLE GO WRONG
Outside a test drive, most people don’t check essential vehicle functions when inspecting and purchasing their second-hand vehicle, including 34% who didn’t test the radio, 29% cent who didn’t check the oil and another 29% who didn’t even check the child-safety features.
The top things Kiwis are committed to checking are a functioning air conditioner, windows that go up and down, and a clean smell.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
1 Inspect the car in the daylight – never in the dark or in the rain. (If you can’t meet in the daytime, take a torch.)
This story is from the August 23, 2021 edition of Woman’s Day Magazine NZ.
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