Evaluating Used Vehicles
Evaluating Used Vehicles
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Checklist
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General Appearance |
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Engine |
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Belts |
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Cleanliness |
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Emissions test |
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Hoses |
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Oil |
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Radiator coolant |
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Transmission fluid |
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Exterior |
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Body rust |
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Condition of paint |
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Dents |
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Missing or broken parts |
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Scrapes |
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Interior |
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Dash board |
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Emergency brake |
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Gas-brake-clutch pedals |
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Gauges |
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Head liner |
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Hood release (if applicable) |
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Mirrors |
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Odometer mileage |
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Operation of doors |
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Operation of windows |
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Rugs and mats |
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Seat belts |
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Seats |
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Sun roof |
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Sun visors |
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Trunk
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Floor covering |
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Rust/holes |
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Spare tire |
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Checklist for Evaluating Used Vehicles |
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Underneath Vehicle |
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Exhaust pipe |
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Floor boards |
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Shock absorbers/struts |
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Tire tread |
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II.
In the Driver’s Seat |
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Air conditioning |
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Brakes |
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Front and rear defrost |
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Gauges/warning lights |
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Battery |
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Fuel |
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Oil pressure |
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Temperature |
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Head lights |
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Heater and heater fan |
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Motor idle |
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Power windows/mirrors |
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Radio/cassette/CD |
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Seat belts |
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Seat movement control |
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Speedometer |
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Steering wheel tilt |
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Tachometer |
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Turn signals |
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III.
During Your Test Drive |
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Cruise control |
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Odometer/speedometer |
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Smoothness of acceleration |
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Tachometer operation |
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Temperature gauge/light |
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Tire noises |
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Wheel alignment |
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IV.
Other |
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Availability of warranty coverage |
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New price, price for vehicle in question when
bought:
Mileage on the meter:
What do the salespeople ask for equivalent vehicle in similar shape & finish?
If you were to trade this in for a brand new equivalent vehicle, what (amount) would you have to pay?
"New Price" (MSRP= Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) for equivalent vehicle (Price for new vehicle today):
What would you (like to) pay if you were offered a similar truck (vehicle) from one of your competitors?
Could (may) financing or credit affect the price or value of the vehicle in the eyes of a prospective buyer?
When is a brand new truck a good purchase?
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