Tag Archives: Rust
Exhaust System
The exhaust system should be in good condition and route exhaust to the rear of the vehicle. Most cars and light trucks should have the exhaust exiting behind the rear wheels. There should be no rust-through or other holes anywhere in the exhaust system (pipes, muffler, resonator or catalytic converter). Small holes can be repaired [...]
Has the Car Been Hit? Look at the Paint
If you’re looking at older vehicles, some of them may have new paint jobs. In the southwest, cars are subjected to intense heat and sunlight which causes paint to fade. In smoggy areas, they’re also bombarded by high levels of ozone, a corrosive compound produced by a combination of sunlight, volatile organic compounds (mainly hydrocarbons) [...]
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