Used Car Inspection Step #8 - Price Of Repairs
Before making an offer, call your dealer and get prices on anything you suspect needs to be fixed. Also ask if the car is approaching a major maintenance milestone. Often at 80,000 to 90,000 miles it needs an engine timing belt/chain. This is several hundred dollars or more. Checks at 30,000 and 60,000 can also be expensive. Ask now, and don't worry if the seller hears you say "wow $3,500!!!" This will do wonders with your negotiations. But, you may not want to buy a car with the problems you found.
You now know this used car a lot better. If you are still interested in purchasing this used car, then set up an appointment with your qualified mechanic. Let him know what you found so that he can be sure to check it during their inspection.
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