When you’re shopping for a preowned vehicle, there are some parts of the vehicle you should check over to make sure the vehicle is up to good driving standards. Most of the parts that should be inspected are under the hood! No matter the make or model, giving a vehicle a good look over under the hood is important – especially if you’re buying this used vehicle from a private party or a dealership that cannot show you a vehicle history. It’s also good to know if the vehicle has been kept up to date with its regular maintenance.
If you can, try and find oil change and mileage records for the specific vehicle you’re looking at. This will help you to know if the vehicle has been well maintained. Based on the manufacturer of your choice, a vehicle should be in between every 3,700 – 10,000 miles for an oil change to make sure the engine is well cared for. If the vehicle has been driven over the recommended miles for too long, there is a chance that there could be damage to the engine.
Another part that should be inspected is the timing belt. As a vehicle gets higher in mileage, it’s extremely important to either keep a close eye on the timing belt or replace it altogether. You should also make sure there are no leaks to any hoses, or a smell of burnt oil or antifreeze that might indicate poor quality under the hood.
Here at Thelen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bay City, Michigan we offer some great options for gently used Jeep models for you to choose from. We carefully inspect each of the models we get in to make sure they are in the best condition they can be, but we fully encourage you to check things out for yourself! Stop in today to see what we have available, and even take a test drive.
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