5 Ways to Make Sure the Used Car You’re Buying Has a Good Transmission
Used Car January 30th, 2008If you’re not a car expert, it can be difficult to know if you’re getting a good deal or not when you go to buy a car, particularly when you are buying a used car. There are some things you can look for though. Here are 5 ways to make sure the used car you are buying has a good transmission:
1. During the test drive, make sure to shift gears. If there are strange noises, you should be hesitant. This is a warning sign that there could be trouble.
2. If the car is a stick shift (manual transmission), make sure to press the clutch to the floor. Listen for grinding sounds. If you hear grinding, this could mean the clutch is failing (or worse). If you have to have the car despite the noise, get a guarantee or have your mechanic check the car out.
3. Smell the transmission fluid. Seriously. You don’t need to be an expert. If the fluid smells burnt, beware. Find another car.
4. During the test drive, make sure to drive in reverse. This is a good test of the transmission and brakes.
5. Test how the car drives when you accelerate. Make sure you can get the car up to at least 35 to 40 miles per hour during the test drive. How does the car drive? If it doesn’t drive straight or pulls when you brake, you should be aware that there could be a problem.
Follow those five transmission inspection tips and you are well on your way to buying a good used car. Even if you’re not an expert about cars, you do some basic things to make sure that you buy a good used car.
Written by Michael M Thomas
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