8 Important Tips When Buying a Used Classic

May 22, 2015

Rust Damage

This one is very important. Rust issues can be expensive to repair so make sure you avoid a car that has excessive damage. This wont always be the case and not all rust is a deal killer but if you can find a car that is completely rust free, that’s choice! If the vehicle has light surface rust in a few spots, make sure thats where it ends. Search thoroughly and make sure there are no areas of heavy rust. If you come across holes in the body due to rust, if you’re not a metal worker or a hero at bondo, give it a pass. Always check the cowl area under the dash, the floorboards beneath the carpet, the trunk, and the wheel wells. A little surface rust is fine. A lot is a deal breaker.

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