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  1. Join Date
    Dec 2008
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    39
    #1
    I'm also planning to buy a 2nd hand car...
    may mga na-canvass na rin ako...
    then i saw this post by mm15744...
    It's very very interesting...
    so to all experienced car buyers... pls add more...
    coz i think this would be very helpfull
    sa mga newbie 2nd hand buyer like me...

    Checklist Before Buying a 2nd Hand Car.

    1. Tambutso dapat kulay abo at paghinipo ay parang alikabok. Pag malagkit na maitim, dontbuy the car.
    2. Buklatin ang mga karpet, dapat alang kalawang sa sahig pati sa compartment. Pati sa mga tagiliran ng pinto at sa gilid ng windshield. Ang kotseng may mga kalawang ay di na dapat binibili kc cguradong malinaw na 30k above for the body repair and repaint. Ang masakit d2, di mo na mapipigilan ang pagpapabalik balik ng kalawang.
    3. Dashboard - pag ang dashboard ay malinis reflecton na iyan ng may ari. Ibig sabihin pati sa buong kotse maayos yan. Pero pag puro stufftoys at mga glue ang nakita mo sa dash, wag mo na bilhin.
    4. Wag kang titingin ng car sa gabi, dapat sa early morning ka mangingilatis. Paandarin mo sa morning, dapat moist ang tambutso pagkastart ng about 3 to 10 minutes.
    5. .....
    add more tips, do's and dont's here pls... thanx...
    Happy and Safe New Year to all!!

  2. Join Date
    Mar 2005
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    #2
    request a test drive.. wag lang dapat sa highway, idaan mo din sa malubak na daan.

  3. Join Date
    Dec 2008
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    #3
    Thanx jmpet626

    * all more pls...

  4. Join Date
    Nov 2002
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    #4
    ask for owner's manual.

    check for oil leaks, especially if engine is newly-cleaned. baka may pinagtatakpang tulo.

    check for tire damage.

    check all lights including brake lights, reverse lights, dashboard warning lights, license plate lights.

  5. Join Date
    May 2005
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    #5
    *Try to inspect on two occassions. 1) Sunny day under a complete shade - to inspect the paint and body panels. 2.) Gloomy day or at night - to inspect the under chassis for any oil leaks on motor, suspension, differntials, etc...

    *Bring a soft flexible refrigerator magnet (not the hard ones) to check for putty or masilya on suspect body parts. Magnet will cling firmly on untouched panels and vice versa on masilya repaired panel.

    *Open each door and use your hands to feel the inner edges. If its smooth then there's a likely chance there has been no repaints. If its feels grainy (or texture) or not mirror smooth then it must have been repainted already.

    *Inspect weather strip (rubber) around windows. Faulty strips means water/moisture could seep in.

    *Check the original OR and make sure it is not encumbered.

  6. Join Date
    Sep 2008
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    #6
    check mo din ang review kung matipid or malakas sa gas...

  7. Join Date
    Nov 2008
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    #7
    -check the car with a mechanic- a second opinion is usually the best!
    - ask for a list of maintenace(s) performed- probably within the year?

  8. Join Date
    Jul 2007
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    #8
    1. check mo din ang airconditioning. dapat yung tanghaling tapat na mainit para masubukan kung kayang palamigin ang sasakyan.
    2. pag-automatic check the ATF kung okay ang level.
    3. have an electrician check the electrical wiring.
    4. don't buy subic or imported mahirap maibenta ulit.
    5. dapat di amoy sigarillo ang sasakyan...

    good luck in buying....

  9. Join Date
    Dec 2008
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    #9
    wow!! ang dami pala talagang beyond common sense... puro simpleng check lang pala
    yung mga ginagawa ko dati... thanx very much guys... keep on posting more tips peeps.
    just post/add more to the list... Happy New Year!!

  10. Join Date
    Nov 2007
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    #10
    For Imported vehicles:

    Make sure owner also has CP (Customs Payment) or Certificate of Payment to Customs, aside from OR and CR

    kung wala nito, mahihirapan kang mag register....

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Checklist Before Buying a 2nd Hand Car.