Buying a used car - how can I check for accident history?
Seen a three year old Volkswagen Golf with low mileage. Can you tell me what I need to do to check it hasn’t been in an accident?
Asked on 13 December 2013 by Geoff K
Answered by
Honest John
Look all over it for overspray behind the rubbers, burred screw and bolt heads, overspray on engine components, look along the sides from various angles, look under the load deck or boot carpet for the original manufacturer's paint sticker.
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