Hello fellow and lady do-it yourselfers.
First off, let me explain that I did do a google search and I also searched our archives, My
score was limp.
I would like from any here, an Auto inspection pocket guide. Essentially, a link to same guide, or a point by point check list of things I should and can check myself by external
viewing of a Used car (prospective purchase) and things to look for with an "under
the hood" and test drive assessment.
Also, while doing these checks and fillling out my list, notes to make of things that
would need checking by a qualified and certified mechanic for further scrutiny of
the auto I am considering for purchase.
Many time, in looking for a car, I have set up an inspection by an authorized and certified
mechanic only to have him find something that I would have found had I done a thorough
inspection using a check list, but missed because I was trying to house all the info in
my head while sizing up the seller, the car and my own emotions.
So, a checklist of things to check, what different conditions would mean, good or bad,
what those conditions would indicate for more intensive inspection.
and some scoring system so I have an idea of how an individual car sizes up
in comparison to others I have viewed and also a scoring to let me measure how
the car should be priced (ie, is the asking price over board or spot on?).

I will be using this guide and passing it on to my ex-wife's son, so please provide something I can e-mail in some understandable form I can use and not have to
coach more than a reasonable amount with. Time is running out for me.

Thanks tribers,
Randy
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