Buying a Used Car Don't Forget to Kick the Tires


by Perry Gibson - Date: 2006-12-05 - Word Count: 264 Share This!

Most people have seen or done it, you know what I'm talking about. Kick the tires, on a used car they are thinking of buying. While you can still kick them if you want. However I would suggest that after you kick them you get a little closer to take a look.

The front tires can tell you a little bit about the vehicle if you look closely at them. Check the air pressure, if it's low this could be a sign of a slow leak, that would require the tire to be repaired or replace. You should check out the trend depth. For the most part, if you can place a United States one cent penny in the tread and can still see the top of former presidents head, the tires are in need of replacement.

Also check to see if the tread is worn evenly. In a slow motion take your fingers, starting at the inside of the tire, run your fingers outward feeling the tire tread. What you are looking for is to see if the tire tread is level. If it's not level and worn on a angle this could be a sign that the vehicle has been used for towing. It could also be a sign of a serious problem with the front end. There is a possibility that the ball joints, shocks, or tie rods might need to be serviced or replaced. If you suspect this, you should have a certified mechanic look over the vehicle before you purchase it. It may save you from a big headache later on.


Related Tags: auto, trucks, cars, used cars

Perry Gibson is a long time auto auctions attendee, you can get more information at: http://www.usautoreview.com

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