Smoking, Mismatched Body Panels or A Noticeable Paint Job, Mismatched or Worn-Out Tires, Dirty Fluids, Beginner Modifications, Check Engine Light, Suspicious Fixes, Salvage Title.

Toyota, Mitsubishi, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, MINI, Volkswagen, GMC, Kia, Hyundai, Subaru, Buick, FIAT, Chevrolet, Ford, etc

A reliable vehicle with more than 100,000 km is likely capable of traveling another 100,000 km or less. If you put about 12,000 km on the car each year, you may be able to use it for up to 8 years. In this case, it’s also important to consider the age of the car. If it’s a 3-year-old car, it means that its owner has been putting more than 30,000 km on it each year. Due to the tough life it has had, its engine and other components may have sustained more wear and tear than usual.

It can be somewhat risky to buy a vehicle that has racked up more than 100,000 km. Even if it’s well-maintained and has about 100,000 km left in it, such a car is already past its prime. Generally, vehicles are likely to start experiencing problems after the 100,000km mark. Also, in most cases, they no longer have a valid manufacturer’s warranty, meaning you have to pay for repairs out of your own pocket when something goes wrong.

1. Why are they selling the car?
2. How old is the car?
3. What’s the car’s mileage?
4. How long have they owned the car?
5. Are they selling the car as is, or is it under warranty?
6. Is there any damage to the exterior of the car?
7. What does the interior of the car look like?
8. Are there any mechanical problems?
9. Has the car been in any accidents?
10. Is there a vehicle history report available?
11. Can I take the car to my mechanic for an independent inspection?
12. Do they have the title in hand?
13. How would this car impact my car insurance premiums?