One of the best ways to get the most from your used car is to keep up with maintenance and repairs. You don’t always have to bring your used car to your garage or dealership, however, to check it out. You can, and should, regularly inspect your vehicle, thereby heading off any trouble at the pass.
One type of inspection you should make on your used car is a visual inspection of your car’s exterior. Do this at least twice a month to keep your car in the best shape possible. Here are the steps involved in visually inspecting your vehicle’s exterior:
- Check your tires. Do they seem equally inflated? Do they seem over or underinflated? Once a month, you should check your tire pressure with a gauge, but the rest of the time a visual check will do fine.
- Next, look at your body and your bumper. Look for any new scratches or dings.
- Check beneath your vehicle to see if there are puddles or drips at all. Water will drip from your air conditioner, but that’s normal. Any other drips could indicate a leak.
- Watch your exhaust. If there’s smoke in your exhaust, it can indicate a problem.
- As always, watch for engine and fluid warning lights. If these lights come on, service your vehicle before driving any further.
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