8 Important Tips When Buying a Used Classic

May 22, 2015

Brakes, Drivetrain, and Suspension

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If you’re looking for a car that’s road ready (no major resto work required), you need to make sure it runs smooth and it can stop without any sketchy lapses in the pedal to the braking system.Test drive it and feel the engine as it shifts gears. Listen to the engine and the sounds of the vehicle. You’ve seen the engine, does it match with what you’re feeling as you drive? Make an assessment as you go and take mental notes of sounds and any issues you feel. The road test is critical and if youre new to classic cars, take that mechanic with you and even have him drive it if you must.

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