For many people, buying a used car is a potential minefield.
There is the terror of being sold a car which is not worth the money being paid, a car which should have been legally declared not roadworthy or buying a car which has been stolen.
Although the prospect of buying used cars Cambridgeshire sounds terrifying, there’s no need for it to be once a prospective buyer is aware of a few simple tips and hints which could help to identify a potential problem.
A poor paint job
A poor paint job is often an indication of either poor maintenance or the attempted covering up of rust or damage which has not been attended to. Warning signs of a bad job are often found in paint that chips easily, doesn’t match the rest of the body or has been poorly blended or applied.
Watermarks
Seeing watermarks in the foot-well or boot of the car are often indications of a leak, whilst the overuse of air freshener may be a way of covering up the smell of damp.
Wheels
It’s also worth checking all tyres carefully as uneven tread of them can give an indication of frame damage. This happens when one tyre, or the tyres on one side of the car, are pressing more heavily on the road than the other tyres.
The doors
When car doors don’t close properly or easily, the buyer should also be aware that this may point to a problem in the frame of the car. Not only could this indicate a poor repair after a collision but could also lead to the frame not being able to take an impact if there were a collision in the future.
Damage to belts and upholstery
In the event of an accident, the seatbelts and seat fibres may be damaged and this is often an area where people forget to look or check. However, given how easy it is to see frayed or damaged fibres on seatbelts or seats, it is an area which should never be neglected.
Overall
Buyers should also beware if they suspect any damage or believe they are being misled.
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