When it comes to locating and buying a pre-owned car that will give you many years of trouble free service there is no luck involved, it has to do with your skills as a researcher and investigator. Knowing what to look for can save you from future problems, many of which can be very expensive.
Before you head out to the pre-owned Ford dealer in Palos Hills, do your homework. Have a good look at cars that are known to be reliable, for there are numerous web sites that can provide a wealth of information that can help you pare down the possibilities. If the used car that you are particularly interested in has an identifiable trouble spot, this does not mean it should be discounted, just pay particular attention when you inspect the car.
The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) makes it mandatory that all used car dealers fix a buyers guide to every vehicle on their lot. The guide provides certain information including a statement to the effect that it is being sold “as is” or whether it comes with a warranty. The guide overrides any provisions in the sales contract that may be contrary to what is stated in the guide.
Regardless of who has the car for sale, go over it with a fine tooth comb and if it is being sold by a private owner insist that you can take it to a mechanic for a third party evaluation. It helps considerably if you go look at the car with a friend during the day and make sure the car is sitting on a level surface.
Check the condition of the body; keep your eyes open for misaligned body panels, for this can indicate that the car has been involved in a collision in the past. Check to ensure the paint matches everywhere on the car. Any car that has been used will have minor cosmetic issues, however, rust is something entirely different. Check the rocker panels and the wheel arches as well as the bottom of the car doors. If there is going to be rust, this is where it will be found.
If you open a door and the interior smells musty, chances are there is a water leak. Pull up the floor mats and look for evidence of water. If you are a non-smoker, check the ashtray. Some odors, such as smoke and mildew are two that can be hard to eliminate.
These hints are valuable whether you are buying from a private vendor or a pre-owned Ford dealer in Palos Hills.
There are many low mileage, well maintained cars at your pre-owned Ford dealer in Palos Hills. You are invited to look at the selection at contact now.
