Rare Warranty
Rare Warranty
Are there any other ways to check for damage or misuse of a car?
I did the whole Carfax thing and it was clean. It just worries me because the price of the vehicle is pretty good and its at a dealership close to my house.
The only issue is with a defective part that is covered under warranty. This is a RARE vehicle so the defective thing doesn't bother me. I want to make sure there is no damage that could have been repaired and not registered with the DMV or Carfax.
Hi Bob,
You might check the link below for some articles that may be useful.
You should inspect for signs of overspray (samples and pics at the url below), inspect for signs of repairs along the frame rails, perhaps even remove the inner truck liner and inspect inside for signs of repairs and/or repainting.
There is a tool that you can purchase that will measure the paint thickness with and determine if it's been repainted or repaired, it's called simply a paint thickness gauge, you can purchase this at most paint supply stores. But depending on which type you purchase, it may not work on anything but a metal surface.
You can also purchase one of these tools that is digital and will measure the thickness on most any type surface. They aren't cheap so you may not want to purchase now that you've already bought your car. ($120.00)
Another tell-tell sign is the evidence of pinstripes, decals etc that have been "cleared over", if these stripes appear to be underneath a coat of clear paint, then most likely it's been repainted. This clear coat is common with after market body shops, it also tends to peel away, especially from seems and plastic panels such as front and rear bumpers.
It's not just body/paint repairs that you should look for, you should also inspect for signs of flood/water damages and or repairs as well.
A quality test drive is essential as well, not just a spin around the block. Because some noises, conditions and problems may be temperature related, It should be driven when the engine is cold at a minimum of 25 miles, different road speeds and road surfaces and pay attention to any abnormal noises.
Jerry Christopher
http://www.usedcarwise.com
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