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Pat Goss' Vehicle Inspection Tips
Use A Car Inspection Checklist
Cars are made up of so many moveable and computerized parts, there's
a virtually endless list of things that can go wrong. For this reason,
if you hire an inspector to look at your car, you should make sure the
mechanic looks for the most important things that can indicate a future
problem. If you get routine inspections of your car, you might save literally
thousands of dollars in unexpected car repairs.
But you should always completely trust the mechanic who inspects your
car. He or she should be a certified ASE master technician. Before you
hire a car inspector, check your local Better Business Bureau to ensure
there have been no complaints about that person. Here are some major
areas that should be routinely checked over in a car:
- Suspension: Make sure
your car does not bounce more than once when pushing down on it; make
sure your tires are wearing evenly; check the CV joint boots in cars
that are front-wheel drive, check the frame for potential damage.
- Exterior: look for unmatched
paint, look for rust under doors, in the trunk and in wheel wells.
If you are considering buying a used car, be suspicious if it's been
newly painted.
- Under the Hood: check
that oil does not smell burnt; look for leaks around hoses or cracks
on belts, look for spots on the ground, which indicate leaks.
- Take the car for a test drive
with your mechanic: pay attention to how it accelerates, shifts,
handles and breaks. Listen closely to the engine noise as you put
the car through a variety of maneuvers.
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