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== Engine & Exhaust ==
☐ Free of fluid or oil leaks <br>
☐ Oil dip stick free of dark, black oil <br>
☐ Free of odors while engine is running <br>
☐ Exhaust pipe emissions are neither blue (indicates engine burns oil) or black (indicate excessive oil consumption)<br>☐ No leaks in the exhaust. Check by listening to the exhaust sound.
== Suspension ==
☐ Chassis is neither bent nor cracked <br>
☐ No signs of crumpling or straightening inside the trunk <br>
☐ Frame holes just inside outer edge clean and free of scratches<br>☐ No excessive rust of frame or suspension components<br>☐ No rust in the floor pans (Easily checked when dark out. Remove floor mats. Shine a bright light under the car and look for light infiltration.)<br>
== Automatic Transmission ==
* https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0055-buying-used-car
* http://www.nadaguides.com/ http://kbb.com http://edmunds.com pricing
* Always search the Internet for common issues related to the Make and Model BEFORE you inspect it, so you know what to look out for.
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