by Jack Lee
In a few days we’ll be doing a series here called, “How to buy a used car” and you don’t want to miss it. It’s exactly what the title implies! This will be a keeper series, a must read for anyone buying a used car some day or even selling a used car. Parents would be wise to copy this whole series and give it your son or daughter for their future reference. We’ll talk about what the pro’s look for on a trade-in, how to detect hidden body damage and spotting oil burning. We discuss engine noises and what they mean, is it a deal killer or merely a talking point to get a great price?
We’ll show you how to do a 1 minute front end inspection to check for worn parts and what colors mean in the exhaust. We’ll talk about Calif. smog laws and dealing with an unsmoggable vehicle, disc brakes and so much, much more! This is truly going to be a comprehensive series designed to educate you, save you money and keep your next used car purchase as headache free as possible! And the best part is you don’t have to be a master mechanic, you’ll read what Chico’s best master mechanics have to say in a way that a non-mechanic can easily understand.