second hand car check

Buying a second‑hand car shouldn’t feel like defusing a bomb, but a little method helps. Start with paperwork: a PPSR check for finance, write‑offs and theft, plus a service history that isn’t written in crayon. Inspect it cold; listen for rattles, check for leaks, and scan for dodgy panel gaps or overspray. Tyres should match and wear evenly, brakes shouldn’t wobble, and every button should work without interpretive dance. Drive it on mixed roads, watch temps and shifts, and if a warning light appears like a kookaburra at brekkie, walk away. Then pay for a proper pre‑purchase inspection—cheapest insurance you’ll buy in Australia, and very handy if you’re shopping on Tradingpost.