Car Accident History Check while buying Used Car

When you are inspecting a used car it is very important to check the car history. In this article, we will provide you with guidelines on checking your car accident history. 

Guidelines on Checking Car History for Accidents

When you are buying a second-hand car, it is important to inspect the car and its condition. There are various types of factors to inspect but the buyers should be smart enough to know how to be selective in finding out the car accident history. The information given on the car condition may or may not be correct. It can sometimes be misleading just to get rid of the car. The seller can scam the car and say there are no accidents to the car, and hide the facts to sell the car. 

Below are the points to check the car accident history. 

• Checking the car service records - Looking at the car service records will give you a clear understanding of car accident history. The service records will give you information about car maintenance and care. The service record is an indication of the true position of the car.
  The history of the car accident will show the details of damages and repairs which are written in the service record. By having a look at the service record the car owner can also know about the insurance claims made by the owner of the car. With all the details of the records, you can not only find out about the accidents and insurance claims but also get an idea about the estimated future life of the car. 

• Check car windshield cracks - The windshield of the car may crack if there is an accident. If you find any crack on the windshield it is likely that the car met with an accident. If the owner of the car has not informed you regarding a car accident and you have identified cracks on the windshield then you can raise your concern accordingly. It is very expensive to replace the windshield of the car. If you have identified this crack then you can bargain with the owner for the best price. 

• Checking for gaps on doors, windows and panels - Another easy way to find out car accident history is by checking the panel gaps or door gaps. If there is a car accident then it will clearly affect the doors and panels. If there are any repairs done to the panels or door gaps then the car condition will get affected. Gaps develop on the panels and doors become loose which need repairs or replacements. If the outside body parts are affected by accident then it is clear that even the inside body parts are also affected. 

• Check scratches/dents on the car - If there are any scratches or dents on the car it will clearly show up. To hide this the car owner will try to repaint the scratches and dents will be covered fixing it. However, it is not possible to completely remove the dents or the scratches. Have a close observation of the car and you will get to know about the car condition.
  Closely observe car panels, doors, bumpers and other parts. If there is a putty on the car then it is an indication that to cover the damages a thick putty might have been applied. You can also use a magnet over the suspected areas to check it. If the magnet sticks then it's good if the magnet does not stick then it is an indication that putty might have been applied after the collision. 

• Check if the car is repainted - The owner can repaint the car if there is an accident. The exterior paint of the car can be covered to hide the scratches. If there is an uneven painting on the car then it is a clear indication that the car is repainted. In the daylight, exterior paint can be clearly visible. The unusual colour and the marks indicate paint is applied. Move your hand across the car surface and you will know if the car has been repainted or not. The uneven surfaces can give you a touch of the difference. 

• Checking airbag panel colour - If the car crashes then the airbags will open up. The plastic bits that cover the bag will break open quickly. These have to be replaced by just looking at the airbag panel so you can find out if there is an accident or not. If the airbags are very new than the car interiors, it is a clear indication that there was a car accident in recent times. 

• Checking the Chassis - Checking the chassis and finding out if it is even or not will give you an idea of the car accident. If you find out that it is not even, then the car met with an accident. So check the chassis to find out about the car accident. 

• Checking the seat belt - If there is an accident, then the seat belt will protect you from a collision. In this process, they might get ripped and stretched. If the seat belt material looks damaged or loose or stretched highly then it is an indication that there might have been possible collusion. 

• Checking the engines bay - The engine is one of the most important parts that you have to check carefully. When you are buying a used car then you should clearly check the engine bay. Have a close look at the engine and check if there are any leaks to the engine. 

• Find out car details - Asking the owner of the car can give you some information about the car. Check the car by yourself and find out if there are any differences. The owner should give you explanations regarding the car. If you are satisfied with the answers then it is your responsibility. The sincerity of the owner can be judged in the words and the condition of the car can be clearly found; if you are not satisfied with the response given by the owner do not make haste decisions on buying the car.

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Conclusion

Checking the car accidents can be sometimes uneasy as you are finding out about the bad situations which happened in the past. You may not be sure to find out the car accident history. Take the help from the experts to know about the car accident history. A trusted car mechanic can give you reliable information about the car accident and the car condition. The expert mechanic can use his knowledge and experience to find out the problems related to the car. Finally, if possible visit the car garage and collect the records where it is serviced to find out the history of the car.