Used Car Buying Tips - 10 Things To Look For On The Interior
Monday, February 8, 2010 7:09Buying a used car can be intimidating. Inspecting the interior is often overlooked because people feel they know about the inside of a car, because that’s where they always sit. But there are some simple things you need to make sure you check out. Here are 12 things to look for when inspecting the interior of a car.
1. Make sure that all the seats and seat belts adjust as they are supposed to.
2. Turn on and use the stereo system to ensure that it works as it is supposed to. Try all of the features. Make sure there is sound out of every speaker.
3. Try to turn the ignition without a key in it. This sounds silly, but you don’t want a car that turns on without a key in it.
4. Use each pedal. While the car is off, push each one (separately). When it is fully depressed, quickly remove your foot. Does the pedal stick? It should not.
5. Do the heater and air conditioning work?
6. How about the defrosters? If they’re not as they are supposed to be, you will be unhappy one day.
7. Pick up the floor mats and look for any holes in the floor board that may be hidden.
8. Ensure that the glove compartment opens and closes properly.
9. If the car is supposed to have air bags, make sure that they are actually there and that they work properly. Look for related warning lights. If they do not come on as the car is started, the air bag may not actually be in place (or may not be working properly).
10. Check all of the lights, inside and outside of the car, to be sure they work.
There you have it - ten easy tips to consider when checking out the interior of a used car. While I am sure that you have spent plenty of time inside of a car, those ten tips are commonly overlooked by used car shoppers.
Did you like those used car buying tips? If you did, I have plenty more.