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    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2007 06:35:39 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>check the car engine when buying a used car</title>
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      <author>parker</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hai....Imagine, you are shopping for a used car. You enter the dealership and see that nice-looking car. You love it from a first sight. Finally, you got your new wheels.

Few weeks later you notice blue smoke when you're starting the car in the morning. Few months later you discover that there is no oil left in the engine and finally got your car towed to the garage. &quot;The engine is gone - has to be rebuilt&quot; they diagnose.In fact it's quite common scenario.

However, it's always good idea to have the vehicle inspected by a specialist prior purchase. This is what I'd recommend to any used car buyer.

- Don't buy a car if you see a smoke from exhaust pipe - only the water steam and water condensate dripping from the tail pipe is OK.
- Don't buy a car if engine knocks or works too noisy.
- Don't buy high-mileage cars. I'd recommend to avoid cars with more than 145,000 - 150,000 miles (230,000 - 240,000km)
- Don't buy cars that have some engine problems even if it seems to be easy to repair
- Do hire someone knowledgeable to have a vehicle inspected before you buy it.]]></description>
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