PUG SAYS

Foreign cars have a weaker body than American cars, so the body will rust out and you will be better of replacing vehicle than repair
 

       How to Spot an Accident Repaired Vehicle

              

Here are a few of the very first things I look at when checking a car for accident repair

*  Stand back about 15 feet from car looking down sides from front and rear and determine if the car is sitting straight…at same time look for ripples or  waves

*  check for paint overspray - door gaskets - trunk and engine

*  look for color match between panels that may differ slightly from the original

*  check gaps between body panels - are they all evenly spaced

*  doors - look for a close fit - ease of opening and closing

*  open hood - check bolts  that secure fenders and hood - have they ever been tampered with ? " red flag "  when these bolts are installed by the manufacturer they are spray coated and if touched with a wrench will show teeth marks or damage to coated bolts, in such findings you know fender or hood has been worked on for one reason or another   

* Tires...uneven tire wear may indicate either suspension wear or alignment problems. ( if the dealer will not replace tires then make sure an inspection has been done and the problem fixed )

* Trunk...3 area's to be checked...under the mat any signs of body filler or dust...if there is a musty smell then beware there could be possible water leaks...if your suspicious car may have been hit then access the side liner to check if left and right inner fender wells match.

* Interior...this is a touchy one, sometime i have come across a car with 20K that shows wear and tear like a car with 130K, and cars with 130K showing wear and tear like only 20K, the main objective here is to check if interior condition matches odometer, if the car got only 20K and shows like it got 130K that should give you some indication how the previous owner looked after car.

A dealer knows selling you a vehicle where an accident has been reported...and must inform you with written disclosure on bill of sale

Note i used the word REPORTED accident...reported accidents are where there is a claim through the insurance company, accidents where owner's dont involve the insurance company wont show on history reports such as carfax or auto Check, the likely reason being the owner did not want to involve Ins Co as most likely future rates would outweigh present expence

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I have come across many cars with clean reports and finding excessive over-spray, in such findings should you not be totally satisfied with an answer but still considering purchase take car for an independent inspection

HISTORY REPORT

An accident reported costing up to $ 4 - $ 5000. range with today's costs will be very minor and should not become a major factor in your decision making

Purchase that used car with confidence. Before you buy, AutoCheck® it and protect yourself from hidden problems.