| There are things that you can look for when you are | | | | may be a problem with the vehicles head gaskets. |
| interested in buying a used car that can act as danger | | | | The replacement of head gaskets, although not a |
| signs that the vehicle you are looking at may not be | | | | complicated task, is one that is time-consuming, |
| the best choice. Obviously these danger signs are | | | | requires special equipment, and can be expensive. Of |
| going to vary between different makes and models, | | | | course, the problem may be more severe than simply |
| but there are a core set of things to look at which can | | | | a head gasket, the presence of stains or moisture on |
| indicate if a vehicle is of decent quality or not. Let's | | | | the paper towel may also indicate damage to the |
| look now at a few of these danger signs and how | | | | head itself. If you experience either of these issues |
| you can tell if they point toward a lemon in your midst. | | | | while inspecting your potential used-car purchase you |
| A lot of people think that when checking out a used | | | | should walk away. |
| car, you simply need to kick the tires, listen to the | | | | While driving, also pay very close attention to how the |
| engine, and make sure the interior is clean. In reality, | | | | brakes respond, the brakes should react smoothly |
| there are a lot more detailed ways to tell if a vehicle is | | | | when gently applied and quickly and the pedal is |
| going to be a problem. The first of which is to not just | | | | pressed firmly. You should never experience lagging, |
| look at and listen to the engine, but to actually drive the | | | | grabbing, or hear any kind of sound when you're |
| vehicle for 20 minutes and pay very close attention to | | | | applying the brakes. If any of these things occur this is |
| how the engine feels through the steering wheel and | | | | a danger sign that the brake system may be in major |
| pedals. You should feel a nice smooth, gentle vibration; | | | | need of repair. If you are still sure that you do want to |
| if you pay very close attention you will be able to | | | | purchase this vehicle, make sure that the seller is |
| easily pick up on any misses, knocks, or rumbles. Of | | | | agreeable to having the brake system inspected by a |
| course, you need to listen to the engine as well but | | | | professional technician. If they balk at this idea walk |
| only be after the engine is warm from being driven. | | | | away. |
| Immediately after the starting of the engine you can | | | | Purchasing a used car can be a great idea and a |
| also place a folded, dry, white, paper towel across the | | | | wonderful way to save money when you're in need of |
| opening of the exhaust pipe. After pulling the paper | | | | transportation. You just need to make sure that you |
| towel away, you should not see any dark stains or | | | | are getting a vehicle which is worth the price that you |
| feel any moisture on the towel. If there are stains or | | | | spend for it. |
| moisture on the towel, this is a danger sign that there | | | | |