Hey everyone, I’ve been looking for a used car for a while now and I’m a little worried about ending up with one that’s had accident or flood damage. I’ve heard that these kinds of issues can sometimes be hard to spot, even if you’re doing a thorough inspection. What are the best ways to check for these types of damage when buying a used car? Are there certain areas on the car or in the interior that are most likely to show signs of previous accidents or flooding? Also, how do I go about verifying the car’s history beyond just the vehicle report? I want to make sure I’m being as careful as possible before making a purchase. Thanks so much for any advice!
Wickstrom
A magnet on all body panels, assuming the car is steel, will reveal any bondo. Used that to catch body work on a Celica I almost bought many years ago.
Also look very carefully for any overspray from repainting. Bought a CPO Lexus from a dealer that was extremely clean in appearance. Years later I noticed overspray on one of the wheels. Must have been a quality repair, other than the poor wheel masking, as I still cannot detect which body panel was painted. Stellar paint on this car.
Also look very carefully for any overspray from repainting. Bought a CPO Lexus from a dealer that was extremely clean in appearance. Years later I noticed overspray on one of the wheels. Must have been a quality repair, other than the poor wheel masking, as I still cannot detect which body panel was painted. Stellar paint on this car.
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