Looking To Buy A Used Car?
Are you in the market to buy a used car? With uncertainties in the economy these days, people are purchasing used cars to help save money. Although most people take their used cars to be inspected by a mechanic, few consider going to an auto body shop to have the exterior examined. Mechanics understand the cars mechanical and electrical issues, so they will be on the lookout for possible problems in those areas. But they do not instinctively look at the cars frame and recognize whether the car’s panels, hood or fenders meet uniformly. There are lots of pertinent factors which can be overlooked that can affect the functionality and appearance of the car 6 months or longer down the line.
Get A Used Car Body Inspection
Here are some factors to consider prior to purchasing a used car. After a trusted mechanic gives the car a thorough inspection, take it to a reliable, trustworthy auto body shop to examine the exterior condition and frame of the car. Experienced auto body technicians will examine the following:
- In good lighting, are there visible flaws in color such as unmatched shades from previous auto body repairs? Do car panel colors look the same throughout the car?
- Is the texture of the paint smooth from panel to panel or are there swirls in the paint?
- Do gaps in car hoods or fenders connect evenly from side to side and front to back?
- Are panels flushed next to each other nicely throughout the entire car? If not, that could be a sign that the car frame has been improperly repaired. This can affect the functionality of the car, like windows not rolling up or down.
Only a trained eye can see these blemishes and know what to look for in a car’s structure and exterior. Mission Viejo Auto Collision repair center has certified technicians with over 20 years of specialized experience in car body repair. The professional team has served numerous happy clients with their auto body repairs in Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Irvine, Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto de Caza and throughout Orange County, California. Their used car inspections will take approximately an hour, and the technician will provide a full report on the condition of the car body. So before you buy your next used car, call (949) 951-7503 to schedule an appointment with Mission Viejo Auto Collision for a thorough inspection.
