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I’m looking for a used car that is not more than 12 years old. I know to look under the hood, but I don’t know what I am looking at. I know to check the vin number at carfax, but if there is anything else I should know about that, tell me. Also, tires, A/C, details,etc…

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   Ask to have the car over night. Every car dealer will lete you do this. take the car for a long ride or take it to your own mechanic. look for4 driping oil. tire wear. lights, Check everything.

   Comment by robert — July 17, 2011 @ 4:16 am

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   You can rely on reputation, for the most part. Many cars, like Toyota and Honda, have great reputations. Go to NHTSA web-site and watch for recall histories on each car choice you make. Start here, but back it up with a TOTAL examination. Watch for leaking seals, rust in the chassis or suspension, unusual tire tread wear patterns. Have the brakes examined for wear on rotors and pads. Have the exhaust system checked for leaks or signs of de-composition. Remove the oil filler cap on the engine, and flip it over. If there is a dark coating or chocolate cookie-like powder on it, the whole inside of the engine will look like this, too. This indicates previous owner negligence or stupidity in oil choices. This can be remedied, though, with a good engine flush and better oil choices. Check the brake fluid reservoir. If the fluid is dark, it should be changed. Good fluid is transparent, clear or light yellow. Dark fluid indicates the presence of decomposed brake hose rubber and fluid chemistry changes. Check the automatic trans dipstick for burnt smell or discoloration. Check operation of mirrors, windows, door locks, and other equipment. Good Luck!!

   Comment by Robert M — July 17, 2011 @ 4:16 am

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   You might want to check autocheck.com with the VIN also. Sometimes stuff show up on one and not the other.

   GO 24!!!!

   Comment by Gordon DRIVE FOR FIVE — July 17, 2011 @ 4:16 am

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   There is a used car check off list on hotbuynow . It tells you
   exactly what to check and what you need to look out for when
   buying a used car. It’s helpful. The site address is: http://www.hotbuynow.com/

   Comment by Ted — July 17, 2011 @ 4:16 am

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