Inquire for the vehicle’s title and service records.
This will give you the best logic of how well the car has been taken cared for (or not). Stay away from buying a car that has been in a grim accident or required major maintenance like an engine repair or transmission rebuild.
Go for a test drive.
Take the car on a careful test on small roads you’re familiar with and on the highway to see how it performs on entrance ramps and at higher speeds. Turn off the radio and listen for rattles or squeaks. Make sure it’s comfortable to sit in for longer periods while taking it in on a longer test drive. All along, measure up to it to your current ride.
While face-to-face with the owner, ask about the car.
Why is he selling? Who regularly drove the car? What bothers him about it? ,You’d be surprised how much people will say, both good and bad, about their cars.
Have a mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection.
Spending some amount for such a check-up could save you from spending thousands on repairs down the line.
