Post by ZF on Oct 18, 2010 1:23:06 GMT -5
What to look out for
1 ) Suspension. Take it out for a drive and see if it’s soaking up the bumps as it should. A jarring ride might mean that the suspension is shot.
2 ) Brakes. Make sure they’re still stopping the car without using too much pedal pressure. If you have to stamp on it to make it stop, it means the brake cable might be too loose or the brake linings have worn out.
3 ) ‘check engine’ warning indicator isn’t lighted on the dashboard. If the light is on, it might indicate a serious fault with the engine or it might just be faulty circuitry but it’ll be safer to walk away.
4 ) Check if engine has re-soldered lines
5 ) Shock absorber
Alternatively, you can stand at each corner of the car, front and rear, and push the car's bumper up and down until the car bounces. Stop putting pressure on the car. If the car continues bouncing (more than twice), it is a sure sign that the shock absorbers are bad. A good shock absorber should spring the car back to its original position almost immediately, without the car bouncing.
6 ) Have a inspection centre check the vehicle
STA car evaluation centre
www.sgcarmart.com/news/writeup.php?AID=68
How to test drive a used auto car:
1 ) Switch from R->N->D->R->
Should take 0.5-0.8 second for gear change.
If more or jerky, transmission is worn out
2 ) Check gear change while driving. Speed up & slow down
3 ) Check overdrive
When the transmission is excessively worn it may slip - which means you press the accelerator, the engine rpm increases but the speed remains the same.
www.sgcarmart.com/news/writeup.php?AID=20
How to check the engine:
www.sgcarmart.com/news/writeup.php?AID=18
Check the interior of car:
www.sgcarmart.com/news/writeup.php?AID=19
Ask for discount:
www.sgcarmart.com/news/writeup.php?AID=21
Points to note:
When buying a used car, LTA will impose a transfer fee of $10 + 2% of the value of the vehicle. Buyer to borne the transfer fee.
If buying from 2nd hand dealers, always remember to ask the dealer for the warranty, the duration of the warranty, and what it will cover. They should also preferably provide a written promise of the warranty.
Dealers also usually help buyers apply for loans. A major advantage of used car dealers is that they are one-stop centres. Buying direct from owners could mean making several trips to banks, the LTA and insurance companies.
1 ) Suspension. Take it out for a drive and see if it’s soaking up the bumps as it should. A jarring ride might mean that the suspension is shot.
2 ) Brakes. Make sure they’re still stopping the car without using too much pedal pressure. If you have to stamp on it to make it stop, it means the brake cable might be too loose or the brake linings have worn out.
3 ) ‘check engine’ warning indicator isn’t lighted on the dashboard. If the light is on, it might indicate a serious fault with the engine or it might just be faulty circuitry but it’ll be safer to walk away.
4 ) Check if engine has re-soldered lines
5 ) Shock absorber
Alternatively, you can stand at each corner of the car, front and rear, and push the car's bumper up and down until the car bounces. Stop putting pressure on the car. If the car continues bouncing (more than twice), it is a sure sign that the shock absorbers are bad. A good shock absorber should spring the car back to its original position almost immediately, without the car bouncing.
6 ) Have a inspection centre check the vehicle
STA car evaluation centre
www.sgcarmart.com/news/writeup.php?AID=68
How to test drive a used auto car:
1 ) Switch from R->N->D->R->
Should take 0.5-0.8 second for gear change.
If more or jerky, transmission is worn out
2 ) Check gear change while driving. Speed up & slow down
3 ) Check overdrive
When the transmission is excessively worn it may slip - which means you press the accelerator, the engine rpm increases but the speed remains the same.
www.sgcarmart.com/news/writeup.php?AID=20
How to check the engine:
www.sgcarmart.com/news/writeup.php?AID=18
Check the interior of car:
www.sgcarmart.com/news/writeup.php?AID=19
Ask for discount:
www.sgcarmart.com/news/writeup.php?AID=21
Points to note:
When buying a used car, LTA will impose a transfer fee of $10 + 2% of the value of the vehicle. Buyer to borne the transfer fee.
If buying from 2nd hand dealers, always remember to ask the dealer for the warranty, the duration of the warranty, and what it will cover. They should also preferably provide a written promise of the warranty.
Dealers also usually help buyers apply for loans. A major advantage of used car dealers is that they are one-stop centres. Buying direct from owners could mean making several trips to banks, the LTA and insurance companies.