| It's always good to know that the car you buy is in | | | | leaks coming from it which could indicate a problem. |
| roadworthy condition before you drive it home for | | | | All the wiring will be checked to make sure the |
| the first time. It's easy to get caught up in what the | | | | connections are good and nothing is loose. |
| exterior of the car looks like, without giving a | | | | When it comes to the exhaust, there are new rules |
| thought to what's going on inside. | | | | in place that mean any car with excessive exhaust |
| That's why it's safer to make sure you buy your | | | | fumes will fail its MOT. The inspection will check the |
| new car from a company that inspects each and | | | | emissions are within safe boundaries, as well as |
| every one of its vehicles by using a 136 point | | | | checking the exhaust is properly fixed and not |
| inspection procedure. In fact, you should ask if this is | | | | showing any signs of holes or rusting. |
| provided as standard when you are organising your | | | | Of course, the brakes are extremely important, and |
| finance options. | | | | as well as making sure the brake fluid is at the |
| Although the bodywork isn't the most important | | | | correct level, they will be checked to ensure they are |
| feature, it can reveal if there are any serious | | | | in good working order. The same applies to the |
| problems with the car. For example, if the colour of a | | | | clutch and gear system. If changing gear is a |
| particular panel differed from the rest of the car, it | | | | problem, for example, this would be fixed before the |
| could indicate the panel had been replaced, perhaps | | | | car is offered for sale - and the same applies to |
| because the car had been involved in an accident. | | | | every point of the inspection. |
| The presence of any dented panels, scratches and | | | | The inspection also ensures less important items are |
| abrasions can also indicate how well the car has been | | | | checked, such as the CD player and the heating |
| looked after. | | | | system for example. Even though you could still drive |
| Many safety checks are also carried out. Tyres and | | | | the car if these didn't work, they are still important |
| wheels are checked thoroughly to make sure the | | | | to the overall attractiveness of a car. |
| tread is adequate and there is no damage to them. | | | | The benefits of a 136 point inspection when you are |
| Hub caps and wheel bearings will also be up to | | | | looking for car finance solutions are clear. It enables |
| standard and free from any defects. | | | | you to buy with confidence, knowing your purchase |
| Of all the parts of a car, the engine is perhaps the | | | | has been thoroughly checked and won't give you any |
| most important. To this end, the inspection will | | | | problems. |
| ensure there are no strange noises, emissions or | | | | |