Never Buy a Used Car Without This One Step
You've found the car. Photos look clean. Seller seems fine. Price is right. Here's the part people skip — and regret. A pre-purchase inspection costs a few hundred dollars. The repairs you avoid can cost thousands. What a Proper Inspection Picks Up Accident damage that's been repaired and hidden Structural or chassis rust Engine and transmission problems that don't show on a short test drive Odometer inconsistencies Worn suspension, brakes and steering components Fluid leaks Electrical faults Whether the service history actually matches the car's condition A test drive around the block tells you almost nothing. Most serious faults don't announce themselves in fifteen minutes. Why It Matters More With Private Sales Buying from a dealer gives you statutory warranty protection in Queensland. Buying privately gives you none. The car is sold as-is. Once money changes hands, whatever is wrong with it is yours. That's exactly why a private ...