Pacific Motor Service is excited to present the following daily car tip. Check back every day for a new tip (Have a question you'd like answered in these tips? Click Here to email us.
Used Car Buyers Checklist
Don't Fall in love with the car before you've done your homework.
Let someone else take the depreciation hit. (2-3 yrs old is best)
Walk around the car and check paint, body panel gaps for evenness, chips, dents, etc.
Check maintenance history (any records).
Contact the previous owner (get the name from the title).
Check the fluid condition (oil and transmission fluid should be clean and clear).
Test drive the car and listen and feel for noises, vibration, and handling problems.
If the above checks good, have a complete mechanical inspection done by an independent shop on the vehicle. Use the items that need
attention on the car, to bargain with the dealer.
Remember to check back tomorrow for another helpful tip!
Get More Miles for your Dollars
Pacific Motor Service is excited to partner with the Monday Morning Mechanic to help yousave money on your car.
Visit http://www.mondaymorningmechanic.com where you can watch helpful videos (like the one above), listen to radio shows, and read more money-saving advice.
How to keep your car green!
Owner Kevin Donohoe appeared on the Tomorrow Matters radio program with Deborah Lindsay to talk about how Pacific Motor Service is helping to keep the bay area beautiful, as well as some tips to keep your car green.
