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Following this checklist, [prepared By](prepared By www.AutoCheck101.com)[ www.AutoCheck101.com](prepared By www.AutoCheck101.com) assures you will cover  \nall the bases when checking out a vehicle.  \nWe recommend performing this Inspection on one of your current vehicles for practice before an actual pre  \npurchase inspection.  \nPreliminaries  \nWear older clothes. Bring a rag for handling greasy or dirty items. If desired, also bring clean paper towels and hand  \ncleaner for cleaning up after performing the inspection.  \nOther items to bring:  \n􀀀 flashlight  \n􀀀 small magnet  \n􀀀 notepad  \n􀀀 pen or pencil  \n􀀀 copy of this checklist  \n􀀀 copy of a reliability report and inspection tips for the vehicle you plan to inspect  \n􀀀 CARFAX Vehicle History Report – or [www.AutoCheck.com](www.AutoCheck.com) report. The first step to protecting yourself against buying a used car with costly hidden problems  \nTips  \n􀀀 If you are meeting a private party to look at a vehicle, try to get there 15 to 20 minutes early. You may discover the vehicle being prepared for your visit.  \n􀀀 Try to get the seller to set a time for you to see the vehicle when it has been sitting overnight. You want to see how it will start first thing in the morning.  \n􀀀 Always try to inspect vehicles during the day, when you can see better than at night.  \n􀀀 Don't be afraid to ask the seller to help or show you something.  \n􀀀 Take time to perform an inspection to your satisfaction. Don't hurry or let yourself be rushed.  \n􀀀 At some point during a test drive, try to drive at 20 to 30 mph on the local road, and if all possible, try to drive on the interstate where you can get the speed up to 65 mph. Radio off. Listen for wind noise etc.  \n􀀀 For practice, inspect a vehicle you already own. Doing so will familiarize you with the process and also provide a reference point for vehicles you are considering for purchase.  \nCheck Dash Lights: Very Important  \n􀀀 Turn Key in ON position, Look at what warning lights are on.  \n􀀀 ALL warning lights should light up for a few seconds  \n􀀀 If some lights Do Not light up, someone as tampered with the warning lights, This  \nis BAD, you may want to walk away.  \n􀀀 Check ABS light – Air Bag Lights – Any engine Lights  \nExterior  \n Body  \n Are seams where doors and fenders meet even and straight? Smooth edges?  \n Are seams where the hood and trunk meet the fenders even and straight? Smooth edges?  \n Does a magnet cling to all steel body panels? (Be sure to test fenders, the lower corners of doors, and rocker panels—the areas below doors. If a magnet doesn't cling, suspect body filler  \nwas used to repair rust or accident damage. )  \n Are all body panels the same color? Check metallic in Paint also..  \nHas the car been recently repainted? (Look for signs of spray paint on moldings; also check the edges of the doors, hood, and trunk to be sure they are all the same color. Fresh paint may  \ncover rust that will continue to progress. )  \n Tires  \n Do all tires have the same amount of tread? Outside & inside tread..  \n Are all tires the same size? (Check tire size markings on tire sidewalls. )  \n Are all tires the same brand?  \n Is there a spare tire, jack, and lug wrench? If the vehicle has locking hubcaps, is there a key for removing them?  \n Is the spare tire inflated (Press hard against the side with your thumb; the tire should be firm. )  \nProvided [by:](by: www.AutoCheck101.com)[ www.AutoCheck101.com](by: www.AutoCheck101.com)  \n\n|  Suspension\u003Cbr> Does the vehicle sit level?\u003Cbr> Bounce each corner of the vehicle. Do all corners respond the same? (Corners should only bounce once or twice before stopping. )\u003Cbr> Do ","cbCaifPpOl7FF8nX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifPpOl7FF8nX","pdf",109784,"English","# Preliminaries\n# Tips\n# Check Dash Lights: Very Important\n# Exterior\n## Body\n## Tires\n## Suspension\n## Frame\n## Gas Cap and Filler Neck\n# Interior\n# Accessories\n# Engine Compartment","[{\"question\":\"What should a buyer do before starting the used car inspection?\",\"answer\":\"Wear older clothes and bring a rag for greasy or dirty items. Additional helpful items include a flashlight, small magnet, notepad, pen/pencil, and copies of the checklist and reliability/inspection tips.\"},{\"question\":\"How can a buyer evaluate the dashboard warning lights during inspection?\",\"answer\":\"Turn the key to the ON position and confirm that ALL warning lights light up for a few seconds. 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