This is it; you've come face to headlight with your potential dream car. Before you make any hasty decisions, be sure to take a few precautionary steps before making an offer.
Step One:
Buyer Beware!
Check out this
list of precautions you can take to protect yourself
when buying a used car. If any of them cause you concern
- walk away from the sale.
Step Two: What
to look for
You've done the lien
search, purchased a Vehicle History Report and everything is looking
good, now it's time for the final inspection. Click here
for a handy inspection checklist.
Step Three: Check the odometer reading
Is the wear of the car consistent with the odometer reading?
Details
on odometer fraud.
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Don't forget to have the vehicle inspected by a professional. BCAA has a Vehicle Inspection Service where qualified auto mechanics use a detailed checklist to carry out the visual and instrument inspection. You receive a confidential report listing vehicle defects. In the Lower Mainland only, call (604) 298-2755. |
Your own mechanic should be able to conduct an inspection as well.
