| I would like to share with you some good pointers | | | | stuff to consider, Brakes, Shocks, Glass, Tires, Engine |
| for looking for a cheap used car or truck. | | | | performance, (interference engine or not) Have them |
| The first step is to understand the word cheap. It | | | | check the fluids to see if they smell burnt, look dirty |
| can mean the cost of purchase is low but you end | | | | or actually the proper fluids in there to begin with. A |
| up with a money pit and then meaning of cheap | | | | "special" fluid can be used to mask a serious |
| becomes another meaning altogether. "Cheap, junky, | | | | problem.Take a test drive,,,,look for rattles, listen for |
| crumby, crap" That we don't need! | | | | noises, "feel" how it handles. Get over the exitement |
| So the trick is to find the balance in a Low cost | | | | and really check it out. Have someone else drive it |
| vehicle that will not turn into the "cheap and junky" | | | | for half the test drive while you take the time to |
| car in a few months.Here are a few hints that should | | | | really look and listen.There a lot of tips but the best |
| help you make the wise decision. | | | | one is to use common sense. Take a good look at |
| Get past that first look. I mean the color, paint, and | | | | what you want to buy, have someone else take a |
| shiny parts. Look for the stuff that matters, is it | | | | look and then you should have a good understanding |
| clean, dry of oil marks, well greased where it should | | | | of what you are going to purchase. At least you |
| be and not where it shouldn't. Check out the rust,,, | | | | should know what needs work today and might need |
| did someone just wipe off the rusty reside or touch | | | | attention in a few months. After all it is a used car |
| up the spots with paint. Look beyond the oblivious to | | | | and they all come with some history.There are a lot |
| the core of the problem, can it be contained or is | | | | of gems out there and with a bit of common sense |
| already out of control and they have just covered it | | | | and basic knowledge you can find one. There is a |
| up to look ok for today. Ask about the past work | | | | bum for every seat, just make sure you fit.Good |
| done on the vehicle. A well-maintained vehicle can last | | | | Hunting. Marianne am the service manager of a small |
| a long time, but a vehicle that has not had regular | | | | used car lot. I have seen it all and I have learned a |
| maintance can be asking for trouble.Have someone | | | | few trick to finding the gems out there. After all I |
| mechanical take a look or pay someone to do an | | | | can't afford to purchase a lemon anymore that you |
| inspection for you. The safety stuff is the important | | | | can. |