What should you ask when you're buying a second hand car from a private person?

Hi,

Always ask for a carfax, receipts for any work performed (notice the receipt dates, cost etc.) Once you have test-driven the vehicle, park it and wait a few minutes then check underneath the vehicle for leaks, drips etc.

the first thing is to ask wether the car is the second-hand ? ?D

When buying second hand cars, one should be asking a lot of questions from the seller. What I have related below are product of personal experience which I know may vary depending on one's location and... keep reading →

have they maintained the vehicle as they should have, meaning oil change, spark plugs, transmission oil, etc. If the miles are high, are they high way miles or city miles, any accidents?

Samarins.com offers some excellent advice. Read there how to buy a used car guide. It's free.

And be sure to get a CarFax. Do not buy a car with a rebuilt title as many of them may come from flood areas.