Checklist Before Buying a 2nd Hand Car.

[askals]

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!!

[jmpet626]

request a test drive.. wag lang dapat sa highway, idaan mo din sa malubak na daan.

[askals]

Thanx jmpet626

* all more pls...

[onewaytrip]

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.

[number001]

*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.

[actor21]

check mo din ang review kung matipid or malakas sa gas...

[DBanker]

-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?

[daycode88]

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....

[askals]

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!!

[lymar07]

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....

[alcris1973]

salamat sa mga info nyo dagdag kaalaman keep it up.

[rdt7G]

when the engine has warmed up, bukasan mo oil cover, dapat may higop ka maramdaman sa palad mo, di dapat bumubulwak ang langis. hugutin mo dip stick, wala dapat usok lalabas, ugain mo oto while stationary, malalaman mo kalampag nyan. check the tires manufacturing dates, baka binilhan ka lang ng surplus, check the color ng mga fluids, they should look and smell fresh or new, buhusan mo ng tubig oto or spray with water, kita mo jan poor body work, paganahin mo na din wiper at all levels, after test drive, iwan mo buhay makina while negotiating, itaas mo hood check kung normal takbo ng mga fans, check coolant level sa reservior, check hoses for leaks, tignan mo ikot ng mga pulleys baka may hindi naka sentro. ijack mo oto per wheel, hawakan mo shock assy tapos ugain mo, gawin mo sa lahat, kung naka seat cover, tanggalin mo kita mo kung inalagaan ng may ari yung upuan. dami pa, baka hindi na buyer tinging sayo ng bibilhan mo kundi inspectoe na

[erichumprey]

very very informative inputs sir. I'm planning to buy a 2nd hand car late this year or early next year. Please add more so that newbie's like me would be informed.

[simpack]

dami pa, baka hindi na buyer tinging sayo ng bibilhan mo kundi inspectoe na

love this quote, heheh.

[armscor40]

verify the authenticity of Certification of Registration, Renewed Official Receipt & Plate Number at the LTO-TMG Main Office at East Avenue for assurance that the vehicle is not carnapped or hot car...

asked also the receipts of replacement parts and consumables like the engine oils, filters & PMS parts if it sourced from trusted stores or serviced by trusted mechanics or known shop.

[kilobytes]

dala ka po ng mekaniko at electrician para i check ang sasakyan habang nagtatanong ka ng car history sa seller.

[kilobytes]

buti na ang sigurado kesa naman sa magsisi sa bandang huli

[shadow3616931]

If its first owned casa maintained verify record from casa you may check there its history and the real odometer reading and ask for certificate of flood free.

As much as possible deal with the real owner not dealer otherwise its 30-50k more expensive. Deal with the real owner whose name appears on CR dont be ashamed to ask for his valid ID. Do not accept open deed of sale

[ooze]

check mo alignment ng bumpers and headlights plus blinkers...
kung alin man sa nabanggit ay di pumasa... malamang brand new na ang bibilhin mo...

[Engineer101]

up for this thread...very informative for us newbies