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Viewing some used cars tomorrow: any tips? (feddit.uk)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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So some idiot crashed into my car on Monday night (whilst it was parked). The best part? It's happened twice in two years. Fun right?

Anyway. I'm viewing some cars tomorrow. I've got a budget. 4k at an absolute maximum (primarily because I'm convinced it's going to get wrecked again).

I'm going on my own and I know next to nothing about cars so I'd really appreciate any tips or clues as to what to look out for.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Look for rust or outside dirt in the engine compartment. It's a tell tale sign the car was under water. I live in a very flood-prone area and after a big flood they had a lot of ruined cars go back on the used market. Those lemons were even shipped out of country to be sold.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago

dirt in the engine compartment doesnt always mean flooded car