12 Things To Check Before Buying A Used Car

How to make the right choice when buying a used vehicle. With these 12 things on your checklist, your mechanic will be impressed.

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[sam]

Shout out to all the people who didn't grow up with a father figure and now have to figure out these things on your own. Also this video rocks

[hendo]

Check that windows work, air conditioning, heater, horn, lights, wipers, seatbelts, turn signals. Most people forget these little things.

[happyattraction]

I thought he tasted the fluid...smh
I was thinking "okay, I gotta do what I gotta do"

[aneane]

thank you for posting, i do not have my father in my life to help me buy my first car, so thank you for posting

[s]

I just sold an old daily beater, guy came at night, paid cash. Lucky for him I'm honest, and he scored a good reliable car.

[-Hercules-]

1. Don't buy it at night
2. Check tires
3. Check transmission fluid
4. Check engine oil
5. Check brake fluid
6. Check belts, corrosion & rust
7. Check anti freeze
8. Obd2 ”0 diagnostic code”
9. Obd2 ”Readiness test"
10. Listen for any noises
11. Check online reviews
12. Call a parts store

[MarzNet]

Also, get a flashlight and check under vehicle for leaks, torn boots, and rust. Good idea to check for leaks after test drive as well. Make sure engine is cold when you first start it up, as a warm engine can mask some issues.

[markwilson]

Well done! As a service manager at a dealership, you hit on everything that I’d suggest. Calling any parts store to ask what the most common part for that car they sell is and what it costs to replace CANNOT BE UNDERSTATED!
You got a fan! Thanks for the video, you know your stuff! Cheers

[kimberlyjaxson]

Thank you so much for this! I'm a single mom buying my daughter her 1st car!

[kfen]

damn i never new trying to buy a used car would be this complicated. its alot to think about

[carlissafennell]

Orrr I could just bring you with me 🤦🏽‍♀️😂

[mrflores]

In addition to those 12 amazing tips here are my 5 cents.... Check under the vehicle for extreme corrosion, chances are that the car was sitting near the sea and salt air would have damage parts under it. When the car is turned on put a white cloth close to the tailpipe of the exhaust for about 5 seconds, If you get bits of oil on it that will tell you that the rings of the engine are worn out and it will need an engine overhaul soon. Some people say that if the milage is at 200K, it will need overhaul soon. Look around the engine for oil leaks, if there are any, simply don't buy it.

[Chepe-]

And don’t forget to check the blinker fluid. That’s highly crucial

[bhinderbinder]

This is so much more helpful than another video I just saw, where the guy pulls out some gadget I don't have, and then pulls out his smart phone which I don't have, etc etc. Your tips are very simple and anyone can can do them without high tech stuff. Thank you very much.

[twes]

I laid on the floor and looked under the car...I noticed some overspray on the front bumper. After many questions from me, the dealer came clean and said the radiator was replaced. I keep probing because the car made a weird noise when shifting from Park to drive... It was obviously in a front end collision. They almost got me! Also, run your fingers on all the edges of the panels, if it's rough, it was likely repainted by a body shop.

[soldierofchristOfficial]

Also another good tip, look at the car brakes. The rubber cover over the break is thick, so if you can see the metal part on the brake, then that means the car had been driven A LOT and for a long time. Doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad car but it is something to consider

[aritrosan]

I love people who go straight to the point..buying first car this month

[lillost]

I’m looking to buy my first car. I’m going with my dad, and he’s very knowledgeable about cars, but I want to make sure I can speak up for myself.

[rahimsultani]

Just to add some few more things;
1. Turn on the car and beside the fluid oil, there is a rubber which spins around the engine. Make sure that rubber is not damaged or too loose.
2. Go underneath the car, make sure there is no oil leakage and fuel pumps work good
3. Make sure car engine does not make too much noise
4. Make sure the cylinder does not have loud noise when accelerating(depending on the car)

[APinchofBrownSugar]

Super informative! I feel much more confident buying a used car knowing what to look for and hopefully the seller will recognize I’m not one to mess with!