Here's How to Find Out If a Vehicle Has Been in an Accident by Yourself

Nipuna Marasinghe
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When you're going to buy a vehicle, the first thing we want to check is whether the vehicle has been in an accident. Also, it's not easy to go with someone who knows about it when you go to see a vehicle. So, MotorGuide, we thought we'd tell you how you can find out for yourself whether the vehicle you're going to buy has been in an accident or not.

Open the bonnet

When you go to buy a vehicle, don't forget to open the bonnet and look at the panel on the bonnet. So, you want to see if this panel is in its original condition or has been modified. Because if it has been modified, the vehicle is definitely a vehicle that has been in an accident.

Check the parts of the engine

You need to pay attention to every part of the engine. Also look at the things in front of the engine. If the radiator and lights look like they've been newly installed, it's likely because the vehicle has been in an accident. Yes.

Check the body lines of the vehicle

The body lines of the vehicle should be in good condition. If you see small changes, check those places carefully. Then you can see whether the vehicle has been repaired or not.

Check the stickers on the windscreen

Look at the stickers on the windscreen. So, can you see that those stickers have been removed and re-attached? The windscreen sticker has not been removed and re-attached for no reason. It means that the windscreen may have been replaced. The replacement is done because the existing windscreen is broken.

Open the dicky of the vehicle

Open the dicky of the vehicle and remove the carpet inside. Then check the inside carefully. If you see changes inside, the vehicle may have been in an accident and has been repaired.

Check the beading on the doors

Before you buy a vehicle Another thing to consider is this. Check the beading on each door of the vehicle. If it has a good finish, there is no problem. But if it looks like it has been repaired, it could be the result of an accident.

This is how you can find out whether the vehicle you are going to buy is an accident vehicle or not. So now you can choose a good vehicle by considering these things as we have told you at MotorGuide.

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