For many new car owners, the most daunting task when buying a car is choosing the right one. Here are some common points to note:
New Car Buying Guide
1. Exterior Inspection: Check the paint, the smoothness and gloss of all parts of the body.
2. Check the evenness of gaps in the doors, hood, and trunk lid, and the quality of the door seals. Windows should open and close smoothly and easily, and the sunroof should close tightly.
3. Interior Inspection: Check the operation of all control switches, the functionality of interior lights, and the proper functioning of all interior components.
4. Engine Inspection: Check the engine oil level with the dipstick to ensure it is clean and clear. The oil level should be between the high and low marks.
5. Coolant, brake fluid, and power steering fluid levels: Check that they are at the correct marks.
6. Engine Start: Start smoothly on the first ignition attempt. After starting, the engine speed should be stable, without shaking or unusual noises.
7. When changing engine speed, the transition should be smooth, and the corresponding gauges on the dashboard should respond sensitively. During acceleration, the engine should not produce any knocking, misfiring, backfiring, or popping sounds. When stabilizing at a certain engine speed, the engine should not make any abnormal noises, and the corresponding gauges on the dashboard should remain stable without significant fluctuations.
8. Back in the car, turn on the air conditioning and let the compressor run. Observe whether the engine vibrates abnormally. Cold air should blow out of the vents within a short time.
Currently, most manufacturers require 4S stores to provide a complete and effective vehicle condition inspection before delivering the car to the customer. This will save you some effort, but it's understandable that car owners want to see and choose carefully when buying a new car.
