Most of us dip into the used car market to get the next model at a lower price, but having peace of mind over its reliability is an important factor.

If you’re buying a car over ten years old, you have an over 80 per cent chance of mechanical or electrical breakdown in the subsequent three years.

While it makes financial sense to buy a used car, it can also mean footing the bill for repairs you are not prepared for .

Here are the lists of the most common problems with used vehicles

1. Damaged or Flat Tires and Wheels
Impacts and harsh conditions can produce damages in wheel rims or sidewalls. Wearing of irregular tires can also be experienced due to wheel misalignment. 

2. Electrical
As modern cars are loaded with more tech than ever, electrical gripes are some of the biggest problem encountered.

3. Clutch
As mileage increases, slipping or burnt out clutches can become a problem.

4. Defective battery
It is advisable to change batteries that come with a used or second hand cars. Batteries loose their powers after 3-5 years.

5. Malfunctioning starter motor
The starter motor is quite sensitive in its own way. The springs may decline functioning properly because of corrosion. 

6. Fuel problems
In some cases, leaking pipes, faulty injectors and busted pumps are encountered.

7. Brakes
Having fully functioning brakes is the most vital feature of your car, so it’s disappointing to see faults developing on few used models.

8. Alternator
The traditional alternator could be phased out when we finally shift to hybrids and electric cars, but it’s an issue in used models.

9. Cylinder head gasket 
This is also a problem common to used cars. White smoke and coolant leaks are symptoms of a cylinder head gasket failure.

10. Air-con condenser
Air-conditioner is a necessity for those hot days in Nigeria.New condensers will surely fix the issue .

12. Window motor/regulator 
Gone are the days of winding your windows down by hand. But even modern motors can burn out. Fixes were required on few used cars.

13. Spark plugs
As part of the ignition system,  spark plugs are among the busiest components in a vehicle.It is advisable to change them when you buy a used car. They should be replaced every after 10,000 miles.

14. Rust
While not as serious as any issue involving your engine, rust is certainly prevalent among older second hand vehicles that haven’t been properly maintained.

Do you have any addition to the above lists?

Source https://autojosh.com/14-most-common-problems-with-used-and-second-hand-cars/

Cc Lalasticlala Mynd44

I bought a second hand car and change everything changeable in it, it's now almost a new car.

Radiator water now last more than a month before reduction, weras before I top it daily.

AC now chilling, werass before it blows hot air.

Despite being a six cylinder Toyota Camry, fuel guage now hardly drops weras before I almost buy 2 to3 thousand naira worth of fuel daily.


Your determination to upgrade especially when you can afford it is the secrete.

Finally, your old car can get better if you wish. All car parts are in the market for you.

Nothing like a brand new car...... God bless your children!

Interesting...

Notin lyk d car u buy from Ilu oyinbo. Mk u ursef cum ship am nd pay ur dues.


My rolls Royce phantom still dey sha prapra till date.

Haters wnt blv I own a rolls Royce phantom lyk dat

It depends on the second hand grade

all u need to do nah maintenence /regular checkup. Then u'll enjoy ur ride

Brand new car is the best.

Olukokosir:
Notin lyk d car u buy from Ilu oyinbo. Mk u ursef cum ship am nd pay ur dues.


My rolls Royce phantom still dey sha prapra till date.

Haters wnt blv I own a rolls Royce phantom lyk dat

who dash monkey banana. Toy rolls royce rider.

New is new, u can't compare the two

not true in all cases.
i bought my cherokee jeep tokunbo last year and am selling it off to get a hiace now. I can confidently say who ever buys the car won't experience any of these alighted issue despite it is naija used .
However, you can't buy a car and not have at least 1 thing to put in order. Our taste are different
Pix below....08137539988


https://www.nairaland.com/4090446/cherokee-laredo-jeep-2005

Olukokosir:
Notin lyk d car u buy from Ilu oyinbo. Mk u ursef cum ship am nd pay ur dues.


My rolls Royce phantom still dey sha prapra till date.

Haters wnt blv I own a rolls Royce phantom lyk dat

Hehehehehehe! Lwkmd!

Thank God , no big brother news early Sunday morning

Pls how did you handle the fuel usage?.

hisgrace090:
I bought a second hand car and change everything changeable in it, it's now almost a new car.

Radiator water now last more than a month before reduction, weras before I top it daily.

AC now chilling, werass before it blows hot air.

Despite being a six cylinder Toyota Camry, fuel guage now hardly drops weras before I almost buy 2 to3 thousand naira worth of fuel daily.


Your determination to upgrade especially when you can afford it is the secrete.

Finally, your old car can get better if you wish. All car parts are in the market for you.

Car is car whether used or not, even the phone you bought new one yesterday is second hand today

hisgrace090:
I bought a second hand car and change everything changeable in it, it's now almost a new car.

Radiator water now last more than a month before reduction, weras before I top it daily.

AC now chilling, werass before it blows hot air.

Despite being a six cylinder Toyota Camry, fuel guage now hardly drops weras before I almost buy 2 to3 thousand naira worth of fuel daily.


Your determination to upgrade especially when you can afford it is the secrete.

Finally, your old car can get better if you wish. All car parts are in the market for you.

Pls what did you do to your AC

darocha1:
not true in all cases.
i bought my cherokee jeep tokunbo last year and am selling it off to get a hiace now. I can confidently say who ever buys the car won't experience any of these alighted issue despite it is naija used.
Pix below....08137539988

Lol fuel drinker

Fuel pumps and brake pads.

there are many good used cars out there. that aren't this bad. naija people should stop making it look like if a car is naija used then it's finished. what you buy brand new today. becomes a used item tomorrow

DukeNija:


Pls what did you do to your AC

After filling gas, AC still blows hot air, but the man knows nothing more to do.

I went to another technician who without hesitation orders that all air vent filters should be changed to new ones, I accepted, bought them, and he fixed them for the first time I enjoy a chilling AC in the car.

vertueptime:



Lol fuel drinker

i bet u just typed this out of your sheer ignorance .
i use 6k fuel from lagos-to ijebu and back to lagos

Of course you can't buy second hand cars not expect to fix stuff, that's why you go along with a mechanic to access how much work is to be done so you can bargain the price based on that. I am on my 4th used car.

It also depends on how you operate it. Give that same new car to a careless driver and see how it goes.

Very sound Gear Box pulled from Hybrid Lexus 400h after it was bought and converted, NOW FOR SALE. I mean very very sound. Interested buyer should contact: 08158308561
PRICE IS AT A GIVE-AWAY!!

This 2006 highlander direct tokunbo is for sale. Car is very sound with nothing to fix. Seller is the direct owner.
Car is Lagos cleared with fully paid duty.

Interested and serious buyer should pls call this no
07032388866

Lovely write up. I must commend Automotive1 and AutoJoshNG for their vehicles-focussed write ups. Can you please come up with another article the panacea to this challenges you itemized?

hisgrace090:



After filling gas, AC still blows hot air, but the man knows nothing more to do.

I went to another technician who without hesitation orders that all air vent filters should be changed to new ones, I accepted, bought them, and he fixed them for the first time I enjoy a chilling AC in the car.

Pls is d technician in Lagos? I need mine checked cos I have d same problem

Olukokosir:
Notin lyk d car u buy from Ilu oyinbo. Mk u ursef cum ship am nd pay ur dues.


My rolls Royce phantom still dey sha prapra till date.

Haters wnt blv I own a rolls Royce phantom lyk dat

Dont mind dem haters jooo. I am a witness to your 1880 rollscroyce phantom

poyet:
Lovely write up. I must commend Automotive1 and AutoJoshNG for their vehicles-focussed write ups. Can you please come up with another article the panacea to this challenges you itemized?

Thanks for the Compliments sir

darocha1:


i bet u just typed this out of your sheer ignorance .
i use 6k fuel from lagos-to ijebu and back to lagos

Ok enlightened fellow, pls dnt sell it, urs is a special version