One of the sad downsides with used cars is that there are some unscrupulous sellers and dealers out there. It can cause problems for buyers, people that work in car broking, and more. That means you need to keep an eye out and should take steps to make sure you are buying a good quality vehicle.
The most difficult thing is that there are so many different tricks that can make vehicles appear to be better than they are. So you don’t fall victim, we want to look at three unusual ones today.
Tyres
Test drives are the best way to get a feel for a used car. You should never commit to buying a vehicle without first having the chance to drive it. However, don’t just take the performance from the test drive as a guarantee that everything is fine. Unscrupulous sellers may have over-inflated the tyres to give a false sense of how the vehicle handles and the fuel efficiency. You may find in the future that the economy and handling is actually much worse. There is also a risk of a loss of traction and accidents.
The best thing to do is take the time to inspect the tyres. It doesn’t take much to take a pressure gauge with you and do a quick check of each tyre. This can ensure they aren’t over-inflated.
Smells
Most people like to have an air freshener in their vehicle to make it smell nicer. However, you should be wary if a used vehicle has too many or smells very strongly of a fragrance. It could be a sign that the seller is trying to mask a bad odour.
What you need to do here is check for signs of issues. Are there stains on the interior? Carefully have a look at the carpets and seats in particular. Even if you opt for car broking to get help finding a vehicle, make sure you check closely yourself.
Noise
Finally, unscrupulous sellers may do a number of things to mask strange noises coming from vehicles. For example, they may have started the vehicle before you arrive to give it time to warm up. Or, they may play loud music or talk a lot to distract you during the test drive.
What you should do here is open a window when you do a test drive so you have the best chance of hearing any noise from the engine or suspension. Turn any music down or off and ask the seller to be quiet while you drive. Be particularly on the look-out for any noise if you drive over speed bumps or holes in the road.
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