Buy Salvage Car - Buyer Beware

Beware of Hidden Damage

A quick few thoughts for you about buying a salvage car (or buying your first salvage car ).

I am living testimony. I bought a salvage vehicle a couple years ago. This salvage car deal was just too smooth. The price was right, the car was right, the experience was right.

I don’t know if I am in the minority with buying a salvage car, but my deal was great.

Some time after car acquisition, I needed an alignment. The folks at the tire store told me that the frame was bent and that I needed to take the car to a body shop. I got a quick idea of the cost and was floored.

Luckily, my neighbor used to own a tire store. I had him take it in for a "real" look. They easily aligned it. No problem and certainly no problem with my purchace (and great price).

I guess my point in this is:::

1 - Know who you are dealing with.

2 - Have them tell you exactly what the scope of the salvage car rationale was.

3 - Have faith that the honest dealers/brokers are in business for a reason.