Things to do before buy a car

When you are buying a used car, especially ones with high mileage, you should choose carefully and have a trained mechanic give it a good inspection before you buy it.

Of course, you know to check out things like the headlights and taillights, A/C, and the radio system. But these are some extra steps you can take to vet the vehicle yourself:

• Get a good look at the condition of the gas pedal, brake pedal, carpeting, headliner. A worn and ratty interior is often a sign of a vehicle that hasn't been maintained well.
• Make sure that essential tools aren't missing, like the owner's manual, spare tire, and tire tools. If the car is a newer vehicle and uses a tow hook that screws into the vehicle, confirm that is there. Some vehicles don't use gas caps anymore, and those vehicles will require a special funnel if adding fuel from a can or fuel additives. Make sure that funnel is still stored in the vehicle.
• Inspect the front tires for uneven wear at the inside or outside edge. Run your hand along the surface of the tread, lightly; a jagged, sawtooth contour to the treads or an uneven "cupped" pattern are also indicators of suspension problems.
• When you test-drive the vehicle, listen for clunks when you put the transmission in gear or let off the gas. A clunk could mean U-joint problems or motor mount issues with a front-wheel-drive vehicle. If it's an FWD vehicle, roll the windows down and make a hard turn at slow speed, listening for clicking noises that could indicate a CV joint about to fail. Inspect the rear side of the wheels for oil spatters that could also point to a CV joint problem.

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