Im looking to buy a second hand car W How to check if it ...
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JimwF
294 days ago
Hi, my name is\*\*\*\*\* to justanswer. Probably the easiest way to check for fraud is to do a car fax check on the vehicle. This can be done online with a VIN number from the vehicle.
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Customer
294 days ago
I dont think seller recorded his reading
Customer
294 days ago
I made a car history check but should me no history provided
JimwF
294 days ago
A **Carfax** report is essentially a data snapshot of a number of different available data records. It gathers information from police departments, insurance companies, DMVs, and auction houses to piece together a history on nearly every car out there.
JimwF
294 days ago
I'll have to admit, when looking at a car that old, i don't think mileage would be a huge issue. I would be looking at overall condition and how well it runs and shifts.
That mileage is actually pretty low for the year. 12-15k a year is average mileage.
At least here in the states.
Customer
294 days ago
what do u expect was that tampered?
JimwF
294 days ago
I don't think so. Its hard to do odometer tampering. Have you seen the car? How does it look overall? Do you know the previous owners?
Customer
294 days ago
I hadnt seen the car but I have photos of the car and I dont know any previous owner..As per the history check it was currently owned by a pensioner
JimwF
294 days ago
Do you have a local mechanic you can take the car too?
Customer
294 days ago
NoI dont know any as this is my first carMy only doubt is whether it was tampered or not
JimwF
294 days ago
That would explain the low mileage (being owned by a pensioner)
I highly doubt it. Pensioners take care of their vehicles. I would go check it out and make your own decision.
Don't be worried about the tampering.
Go for it!
Customer
294 days ago
It was very recently serviced because it has a year of rego on it
JimwF
294 days ago
..And this being your first car, you might want to ask around for a reputable repair shop to start using. Unless you are doing your own repairs.
Customer
294 days ago
I will search for repair shops for sure
JimwF
294 days ago
Again, pensioners are known to take care of their belongings. Ask your grand dad.
Anything else I can help you with?
Customer
294 days ago
Tysm mate you cleared majority of my doubts to take this car..
JimwF
294 days ago
Great! Glad to help. Thanks for using justanswer.
Customer
294 days ago
I ll go for check today thank you
JimwF
294 days ago
Your welcome.
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