The car aftermarket is currently very saturated. Here everyone can find a car for their taste and price. Many car enthusiasts prefer to buy used foreign cars rather than the domestic auto industry. When choosing a foreign car, it is important to know what to look for in the first place. Do not be afraid to check your future purchase - after all, it will become your constant companion in the future tense.
Instructions
Step 1
Pay attention to the legal and customs documents of the foreign car. Check if the numbers on the documents match the numbers on the units. The car must have a PTS (technical passport), which lists all of its owners.
Step 2
Find out the VIN-code of the car, by which you determine the year of manufacture of the car. If the code is 17-digit, then look at the tenth character, there is the Latin letter "A" - this is 1981, "B" - 1982 and then alphabetically. For many foreign cars, the year of manufacture is also indicated on the elements that secure the seat belts.
Step 3
Pay attention to the technical condition. Externally, the car may look good, so it's best to look inside right away. The main thing is the condition of the engine, which can be determined by the common man by the exhaust gases. If the smoke is black, that's okay, it's just that the engine is not properly adjusted. Blue smoke when you press the gas pedal indicates worn caps or piston wheels.
Step 4
For front-wheel drive cars, pay attention to the condition of the CV joints, these units are expensive. For rear wheel drive vehicles, observe the wheel alignment. If "collapse" is visible, repair cannot be avoided. If the car has an automatic transmission, then when you press the gas pedal, there should be no jerks.
Step 5
If possible and time available, go to a computer diagnostics at a car service, where in a short time they will tell you all the main disadvantages of this car, the time and cost of their elimination.
