1. Check how neat the car is in its external appearance. You must have a look at the car under bright sun so that* any uneven paint jobs can be easily identified. Incase you identify one, run your hand through the body line and you would defineatly find there is a difference in smoothnees. If the damage is huge, avoid such car.

** 2. Check the underbody of the car for any major scratches/damages. people generally make up the exteriors but there is not much they can do to coverup things under the car.

** 3. Check for the original stickers of the car in the engine area. You can see the natural wear and tear if the area is not quiet touched which is a good sign.

** 4. Ask if the service schedule has been maintained.

** 5. Make sure the tires, are in good condition. This could incurr sizeable cost incase they require replacement.

** 6. Like already mentioned, the lesser the car clocked on the ODO, better it is.

** 7. Check for the rubber beadings on the door.* Incase the car had a major collision, the impact can be easily see.

** 8. While take a test ride do not switch the music system On. Also roll the windows up for first few kilometers witout the AC or the Blower On. This will give you a clear sounds from the car's body and the engine. You mechanic can help you with the