Does the thought of buying a used car make you slightly uneasy? You're not the only one – buying a preowned vehicle can be a little bit more nerve-wracking because the car comes with a history. The best way to get around that uneasy feeling is to know exactly how to shop for a used car before you even set foot on the dealership lot or into the private seller's driveway. Toyota of N Charlotte is here with 6 signs that you should never ignore when shopping a car that's preowned!
Toyota of N Charlotte lists used car warning signs
If exterior body panels don't meet up or you see spots of mismatched paint colors, that could mean the car was in an accident. Be sure to ask the seller and check the vehicle history report to see if the crash was recorded. Always ask what repairs came out of the accident, too, so you don't get stuck dealing with the damage later.
Avoid buying Charlotte used cars with these indicators
Sign #5: You smell mold or mildew anywhere on the interior of the car.
Mold and mildew smells are very hard to get rid of AND mean that the car was exposed to water. It may have only been rain damage because of an open window, but it also could have been from flooding. In that case, the engine and electrical systems could have also been damaged.