Buying a car on the secondary market always comes with certain risks. Usually, car enthusiasts have to save money for a long time to buy the desired car. Of course, any driver wants to get the best car that fully justifies every ruble invested in it. But it often happens that in a hurry a person buys a car and then regrets the choice made. Various “flaws” and defects appear that the unscrupulous seller managed to mask.
It is best to come to the car inspection and deal with an experienced specialist if the buyer’s knowledge of the technical structure of the car and the nuances of checking the condition of the transport is far from ideal. Next, we will discuss what should be considered to make the right choice of a used car. 
Checking the VIN Code and Other Information
In some ways, the secondary car market resembles a casino. You either get lucky and acquire a cool car for “pennies,” or you don’t, and you get a rusty “bucket” for a fabulous amount of money. By the way, you can test your luck at an online casino with a no deposit bonus.
Before going for a car inspection, thoroughly research the model: where and by whom it was manufactured, and where the VIN code is located on the body’s supporting part. Knowing this information, you can at least reduce the cost by several tens of thousands of rubles or even more, if the seller wanted to sell a pre-facelift model at the price of a facelift version. The age of the car affects many things, including the final price tag. Remember, the year of manufacture is the number indicated in the vehicle’s title and other documents. 
Assume you have chosen a car, agreed, and came to meet the seller.
Keep calm, ask relevant questions, try to establish a dialogue with the seller, and don’t act like a rude person. Don’t rush to inspect the car. First, take the documents: the vehicle registration certificate (in A4 format), check the watermarks; ideally, it should not be a duplicate. But don’t be scared if the seller hands you a duplicate; perhaps the original was simply lost. It’s not that critical.
Make sure the person you met with is the owner of the car, with the same last name in both the country’s passport and vehicle documents.
Inspecting the Car
Before proceeding to the inspection, get rid of thoughts like: “this is a Mercedes-Benz, what is there to look at?” or “Toyota is top for the money, you can buy it without looking.” No matter how attractive the car looks from the outside, don’t lose your composure and remember that even the most reliable engine can be “killed” over 50-100 thousand km of run. Match the VIN number with the vehicle registration certificate and only then proceed to inspect the engine. Look for oil leaks or traces of leaks. Be suspicious if the engine is completely clean.
There’s a chance the seller is trying to hide something, as leaks from sealant at the joints on a dirty engine are easily noticeable, and this is among the issues of the unit. 
Next, we look at the body. The side rails should be of the same color. The welding seams ideally should be even, identical on both sides, without traces of straightening. We inspect the hood and fender fasteners.
We slowly transition from the right front fender to the left fender. The fenders should be straight, with no dents or traces of deformation. If the door was damaged and then repainted, that’s not a big deal. Unfortunately, but in big cities, operating a car without minor accidents is a difficult task. We check the wheels.
Visually, they should be straight. The rims should be the same – of one brand. If everything is okay and the car satisfies you at this stage, ask the owner to open the interior. The condition of the steering wheel, seats, gear handle should correspond to the declared mileage. Ask for the ignition key and start the engine, but do not slam the door to avoid scaring the seller.
Test Drive and Purchase
After turning on the ignition, all control lights except for the oil pressure should light up and then go out. If any light does not light up, it is likely faulty. If the “Check Engine” light doesn’t light up after starting, you should think about it. Perhaps they are trying to hide some errors related to the engine from you. It doesn’t hurt to conduct a full car diagnosis if the offer is really worthy, and you intend to acquire this car.
A test drive would be appropriate too, there is no way without it. Listen to the engine’s operation, all sounds, and knocks that occur during movement. The road for testing the car should be diverse: a straight section with holes and without, a winding section. 
If desired, such a route can be found in any city or beyond. After completing the test drive, praise the car, note its good condition, but mention the small “flaws” you were able to identify during the inspection.
Then ask the seller what amount he wishes to receive for the car. Whether to agree with it or negotiate is up to you. But do not try to significantly lower the final amount – this will not please the seller, and the deal will fall through. Leave a deposit, photograph the owner’s passport, vehicle registration certificate, and registration card, and go for the rest of the money. Yes, it’s better not to go with the full amount right away, bring a small portion with you to the meeting.
This way, there will be no temptation to quickly make the long-awaited purchase.