Checklist for Evaluating Used Vehicles or Cars

Used cars present a opportunity for people who do not want to pay the sticker price on a new car. But there are clear risks when it comes to purchasing a used vehicle. Consider the following three:

1. Vehicles that have been involved in serious collisions will have compromised frames. No matter how well a body shop can stretch a frame back to its original shape, there will always be structural issues with that frame.

2. Vehicles that have been repaired after a serious collision may be missing vital safety features that, due to cost, never found their way back into the damaged vehicle.

3. Vehicles that have been in serious collisions may have irreparable damage. Even minor collisions that do not impact the structural integrity and air bag systems can cause a vehicle to have irreparable damage. In many cases, this damage might not even impact the vehicle's performance but can impact your enjoyment of that vehicle.