Everyone says "check the oil on a used car to see if it is black." Yes this is one thing you should do, but I say go a little further. The #1 thing to look at when buying a used car is the headliner. Why, because you will see how this car was treated inside and be able to tell if it was a smokers vehicle or not. Also around the top of the door window where people throw their cigarettes out, and without saying the ashtray. Now, check the glove box to see if they kept service record reports. If not, you can check the dealership if it was a trade from a previous customer of theirs. Just remember, many used cars come from rental car companies, enough said, but these rental car companies are under contract to have them maintained so probably not that bad if the cosmetics of the car look as though they were taken care of. Also, if you are opposed to a smokers vehicle and it is not obvious by the smell that will rarely come out, check the seats to see if there are any obvious patches in cloth. Many companies are good and cover them well, but many times it stands out like a sore thumb. Under the hood, check the belts and hoses to see how they look-belts should be tight, hoses should be firm. The first time you start the car, have someone else start it, and be at the rear of the vehicle to check the smoke that comes from the muffler. There is going to be some, but make sure it stops after a few seconds of running after the water condensation has burnt off. This is just a few things that most people dont think about, if anyone has more leave them in the comments section of this post.
Used Car Prices and how they are determined!
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