Learn to recognize the smell of burnt oil and/or burnt transmission fluid. Either forewarn of coming problems. Smell the dip stick on both. Open an oil filler cap while the engine is running. Does it have blow-by? If so, be prepared for major engine problems. At the least, the vehicle will need rings. Is there a lower or upper end engine knock? Same deal...Not good! How 'bout an anti-freeze smell. More than likely the vehicle has a bad head gasket. Get the point yet? Take a mechanic along if you aren't versed in these things. They will know what to look for to save you money.
Salvage Yard: When you find it difficult to purchase the auto parts from a store, you may try visiting the auto salvage yards. The junkyards offer auto replacement parts at a lower cost and if lucky, you may even come across the right part over there. Here too, take some precautions.
Get as many auto insurance quotes as you can. The more the better, often times insurance companies will raise your premiums if they see that you have been with them for a number of years.
2007 dodge caravan If you have good repair skills, it may be possible to replace your transmission yourself. Or you can arrange to have a skilled and trained mechanic do it for you.
Know the Pros and Cons. One obvious advantage in getting a salvaged car in seized car auctions is that you get to own a car and amazingly save money without having to go through an irritating dealer. Buying a salvaged car is not really as cheap and fun as it may seem. You may not be able to get full liability car insurance. You will have to shoulder the expenses for the repairs. These repairs may sometimes cost you much. And you will be required to pay on the spot immediately after the bidding process. So you need to bring with you cash, checkbook, or pre-approved loan from a financing institution before attending an auction.
In order to sell car, you have to get it evaluated first. The evaluator takes a thorough quality check about the car's current specs and features, the position of its interiors, and outer look. Therefore, you have to take good care of your car to sell it at a decent price.
In summary, if you total up all the low numbers it works out to be $144.00 totaling the high numbers equals $333.00. If you are good, and can strip a car down in about an hour or so that is nice return on your time.