- gearbox; runs smoothly. No crunching between 1-2 and 2-3
- radio antenna clicking when going down
- water in boot
- power windows rattling
- CV joints; cracked or not (check inside wheels and suspension to look for grease spills
- Check oil
- Check around actual engine to see for any oil leaks
- Check under car (if you can get under it) to look at oil sump to see if its leaking
- Engine mounts; this is something you can feel when driving. If you are a little *rough* when driving and accelerating in first and then throttle off, if it clunks, then the engine mounts are bust.
- interior should be quite clean and in good condition. Check under the floor mats to see the driver wear (from shoes etc)
- CHECK LOG BOOKS
- Radiator fluid (if its been serviced regularly and not just stamped from a friend – the fluids should be quite clean)
- Air con full blast while you are driving so you know the aircon is working (it should be quite cold)
- Water in headlights/tail lights
Also in the log books you want to see that the major services were done at a reputable mechanic and major things like timing belt, air filter, all fluids (engine, brake, gear box) were changed for new ones, and then also that major things were checked, for example cv joints, engine mounts, bushings etc.
Sorry if there is any repeats.. gl with it!
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