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I'm going out with my daughter to look at a car for her. She's an adult, she's buying it, I'm just along mostly for moral support. Doing the dad thing. However, it's out of my wheelhouse, and I want to make sure we don't miss anything.

What sort of things to you look for or check when shopping for a used car?

Do you have any suggestions?

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[-] DempstersBox@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

When you arrive, make sure the engine is cold. Check all the fluids. If there's milkshake in the radiator or the dipstick, that's a no-go. if the trani fluid is dark and smells burnt, that's a no-go. Start it. If it's hard starting, maybe pass. check the paperwork, make sure the VIN matches and that the title is clear. I've never had an issue with a car that had a reconstructed title, but also I've only bought cars older than 2000, because fuck modern cars

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