Tips To Help You When Buying a Used Car or Truck

By David Leonhardt and Corey Rozon

The trend of Canadians buying American used cars and trucks is on the rise. It could be due to the rising Canadian dollar and the difference of pricing between Canadian and American goods. Or it could be due to the fact that Hurricane Katrina has recently introduced hundreds of thousand of cars into the used market. As you may very well have guessed, a lot of these reintroduced vehicles have had extensive water damage. To ensure that you are not buying a lemon, follow this quick and easy guide.

Dealers

Dealers may also be purchasing used vehicles from the U.S., and may even unknowingly be selling a car that has had flood damage. Before you even leave the lot, here are some steps to see if the vehicle has had any flood damage.

Flood Damage - Look for rust on:

• door hinges


• spare tire


• crowbar


• jack


• metal holdings under the seats

• Rust colored stains indicate a leaking radiator.


• Black or Brown puddles and stains indicate an oil or transmission fluid leak.


• Purple puddles indicate transmission fluid leaks.

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ABOUT THE WRITERS
David Leonhardt and Corey Rozon are website marketing consultants from Canada.
When searching for used trucks and cars you want to take the time to compare different price listings. For best results, search for a site that offers a large variety of dealers selling Canadian used Toyotas.

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