How much time should you plan to look at used cars?

At least 30 minutes if you know something. Here’s a little help

Not only from the inside and outside, but also from the bottom.

From Below in every corner! If the exhaust flaps or it is blown through. If there are fresh underfloor protection points, then something may be covered. With a small screwdriver.

From External, what about the gap dimensions, is it accident-free, has been repainted and why? Scratches or dents? Cabriolet: Is the top sealed and can close it properly. Hardtop? How long does the car have TÜV? What’s in the last TÜV report. Are the headlights, taillights and number plate lighting i.O. How old are the tires and how does the profile look? The shock absorbers are still i.O.

InteriorLook under the mats the floor is wet? Get your hands off me! How much Km ran? If there is little, the gearshift knob and the pedal rubber but strongly worn off is not true. Is the car checkbook maintained trunk clean and dry?

Engine, If the engine compartment is clean or oiled, engine full oil then the valve lid seal could be leaky. Screw and look at oil filler neck, there is gray oil slurry on it is probably the cylinder head seal defective, high cost. Control hoses on cracks. How has the car been driven, mostly short distances, land roads or a lot of highway, a mixture is best. When has the toothed belt/control chain been changed?

Then make a test drive, listen to if something is flapping, also brake strongly and test whether the ABS responds and whether the vehicle also brakes straight. If the engine takes the gas correctly and it runs quietly in the stand.

Buy if the dealer then only gives warranty from a SERIÖSEN dealer. In the case of private, also hold everything in the purchase agreement, as with the dealer.