The names of Japanese automotive giants, car brands - all of this is heard by a true connoisseur of automotive technology. Japanese cars can be bought from the hands of the car market. But there are some things to look out for when choosing a Japanese car.
Necessary
- -automotive gloves;
- -magnet;
- -a good friend who knows about cars.
Instructions
Step 1
Invite a friend or acquaintance with you when you are going to go to the market to choose a car. If there are none, it makes sense to hire a specialist privately. Two people can notice much more features of a particular car, in addition, the invited person will be calmer and calmer during the process of choosing a car.
Step 2
Start inspecting your favorite Japanese car from the body. Check if the car was in an accident, if there are traces of body repair. To do this, compare the paint shades of all parts of the car, both external and internal. Open the hood, interior doors, look at the inner surface of the roof. If the repair has been carried out, the tone of the paint may differ, traces of re-staining will be noticeable on the wiring, rubber elements, etc.
Step 3
Now check the geometry of the body. Sit down near the front corner of the body, place the corrugation at eye level. Uneven mating of butt parts, even with perfect painting, will show traces of deformation. If it was not possible to decide in this way, take a magnet. In doubtful places, the magnet's attraction will drop quite sharply, which indicates the presence of a large amount of putty.
Step 4
Pay attention to the side members. Usually they are pulled out after impact, but it is still noticeable. Put on gloves and inspect the parts yourself. Chips, traces of paint, thickening - all these are indisputable signs of repair.
Step 5
Check the doors. They must close with the same force and have no gaps exceeding 3-4 mm.
Step 6
Be sure to check that the engine is in good condition. There should be no oil film, dense smell of gasoline. If the engine is diesel, it is necessary to check all lines and the fuel system.
