Pre-purchase Car Inspection Gold Coast

Pre Purchase Inspection of a Car Ensures That You are Getting What You Pay for

Buying a new car can be quite daunting, as most people are rarely aware of more than the need to check oil and tyres for the running of a car. It makes sense, therefore, to make a thorough pre-purchase inspection of any new car or even used ones before you actually pay out the money for the purchase of the model that has caught your fancy.

If you do think you know enough, do the inspection yourself, or ask a friend or acquaintance who has the required expertise to help you out in this inspection. Alternatively, you can hire the services of independent professionals, but you must make sure that they are really independent and have no tie up or connection with your car dealer. On your part, you can check the vehicle identification number or VIN and make sure that it matches the one on the documents presented to you. If you are buying a used car, ask for its repair history, mileage and maintenance schedules. Documents that you should get with a car, are warranties, free service vouchers and owner's manuals.

Ask for a test drive, and insist on starting the car and checking the emission coming out of the exhaust. Listen to the engine while it is idling. In a new car, there must be practically no noise. Keep the car engine running and check the emission again and the temperature gauges. During the test drive, you will know whether the car is accelerating correctly, without any pinking or other noises. The gear shifting and transmission should be smooth and without any noise. Similarly, the clutch must engage easily and without any jerks. The steering wheel must be responsive and smooth, and brakes should be effective and not pull the car to any side, or make it difficult to control. During the test drive, see if you can find a rough road, as this will enable you to know how the car will function off the road.