After a hard drive on an endless road, it's time to stop the car and inspect what's in the inside of the car. This is the second part of some of the rules and standards on how to inspect the vintage car of your choice.
Inspect, Visually, The Exterior.
Check for rust. Run your hand down places of the car where you have seen certain scratches and determine how deep or shallow it was made. Inspect for repairs or damages. Look at the body panels for alignment, dents, mismatched paint, dings and its entire paint condition. You can use a magnet to detect any filler that was used to repair dents. Check for chrome alignment, improper repairs and damages. Continuously open and close the car doors, trunk, hood and tailgate until you are satisfied with its proper operation. Inspect molding for bends, grills, trims and missing parts if they are attached properly. Look at the windshield and rear windows and sides for certain damages, repairs, pitting, and wiper cracks or marks.
Check Out The Lights.
Make sure that all exterior and interior lights are indeed operational. Lights are very important especially if you are driving during the night. Check the quality and radiance of every light that is attached on the car namely: brake lights, head lights, hazard lights, tail lights, turn signals, reverse lights, interior lights, and all sorts of lights. Inspect for clouded lenses.
Go Down To The Interior.
Look out for operational seat belts, speaker, audio and alarm systems, ventilation and heating, mirror condition, door handles, lock or tilt and the horn. It is a must to make sure that the door locks are functional and the windows are tightly fit into their beds.
Check The Materials
Leather or vinyl materials are also matters to be taken care of. Check the door, headliner and dashboard for any kind of splitting or damages caused by water. Inspect convertible tops and sun roofs.
Open The Hood
Look out for oil leaks. Inspect the air filter. Check the oil for sludge, clarity and level. Check all fluid. Check the belts for any sign of fraying or wearing. Check the hoses, wiring, and engine mounts. See if there are any water or fuel leaks coming from the pump. Test the radiator cap for pressure.
Tires And Rubber Parts
Is the size of the tires suitable for the cars pressure? Inspect the tires to see if there is any abnormal wearing. Make sure that all the tires match.
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