Most of the
Dealers listing with MichianaAutoMall.com classify vehicles according to the
standards below. When researching or purchasing a new or pre-owned vehicle from
a dealer listing with MichianaAutoMall.com you should evaluate (and the dealer
should be prepared to discuss) their used vehicles based on the following
criteria:
Near New
Mileage is below average for the year. The vehicle has no significant flaws and
has obviously been pampered by its owner. The interior looks new. The Engine
compartment looks almost new. The trunk looks new. The spare tire has probably
never been mounted. The tools and accessories are all present. The vehicle has
been maintained but may be require service imminently. With any Near New
vehicle a service history should also be available.
Extra Clean
The vehicle usually has below average mileage for its age. The vehicle should
have no significant exterior flaws. The vehicle should be free of significant
scratches or dings. There may be a few small chips at the door or hood edges,
but none that require bodywork. Overall, the vehicle appearance should be near
new. The vehicle interior shows very little wear and no tears in the fabric or
leather. Under hood areas show little or no weathering from winter use. Tools
and first aid kit, if supplied, are most likely present. The vehicle has been
maintained but is probably due for its last major service. Service history is
usually available.
Clean
The vehicle has average mileage for its age. The vehicle has very few exterior
flaws. The vehicle may have a few small defects in paint Ñ small dings or
scratches (less than $200 each in repair cost). The vehicle should shows very
little wear in the interior. The under hood area is clean but may show weathering
from winter use. The trunk is clean and free of damage. The tools and first aid
kit, if supplied, are probably present. The vehicle has been maintained but is
probably due for its last major service. The vehicle service history is usually
available.
Average
The vehicle has average mileage for its age. The vehicle probably has small
flaws; door dings, chips or scratches on several body panels. The vehicle shows
slight wear in the interior befitting the mileage and age. The vehicle usually
shows some discoloration and/or wear on floor carpets. The under hood area of
the vehicle is dirty but shows no signs of damage. The trunk is dirty and may
have some damage to the carpet or liner. The tools and first aid kit, if
supplied, are often missing. The vehicle has received some maintenance but
records are not complete.
Rough
Mileage is average or high for age of vehicle. Vehicle shows significant wear
both inside and outside. May have damage to one or more body panels or
interior. Some accessories may be broken. Condition is that of a typical
five-year-old vehicle on the road in most American cities. The vehicle has
received some maintenance but is generally neglected and records are missing or
incomplete.
Dealers listing on MichianaAutoMall.com Êdo not sell vehicles in less than
Clean condition. The combined vision of MichianaAutoMall.com & our Dealer
Advertisers is to create an online vehicle research and classified listing
service offering the best vehicles at fair prices.
Other vehicle condition
items that Dealers listing with MichianaAutoMall.com feel the buyer should you
should consider...
*These are conditions that may or may not constitute reasons to reject or bypass
a vehicle:
Previous paint work
This means one or more panels have been repainted. When looking at vehicles more
than three years old this applies to most vehicles Ñ Most of these vehicles either
have damage that needs repair or have been repaired. Dealers listing with
MichianaAutoMall.com will tell you which panels, and will tell you the quality
of the work. If the quality of repainting is such that it is obvious Most of
the Dealers listing with MichianaAutoMall.com will reject the vehicle outright.
Paint work does not mean accident damage. Paint work includes repair of small
dings, scratches, paint chips, and the like. Paint work does not involve panel
replacement. Good quality paint work is not usually grounds for Dealers listing
on MichianaAutoMall.com Êto reject a vehicle unless it is deemed excessively
damaged or the quality of work deemed substandard.
Needs paint work
Upon request many dealers listing with MichianaAutoMall.com will find a vehicle
that fits your criteria but has one or more damaged (scratched or dinged)
panels. If you agree, a dealer might attempt to purchase that vehicle at a lower
price than a dealer would pay for an undamaged unit. Many franchise &
independent dealers listing on MichianaAutoMall.com Êhave facilities to repair
such damage prior to customer delivery.
Previous body work
This means the vehicle has had some sort of accident repair. The damage was not
serious but might have involved replacement of a bumper, fender, or door skin. Most
of the Dealers listing with MichianaAutoMall.com would reject such a vehicle
unless the repair was of a very high quality and an expert only could detect
the work. Most Dealers listing on MichianaAutoMall.com avoid purchasing such
vehicles but may do so upon customer request & approval.
Previous frame repair
The vehicle has been in a fairly serious accident and has required frame or
sub-frame repairs. Dealers listing on MichianaAutoMall.com do not normally buy
these vehicles, as they are likely to involve major repair or operational
issues.
Keys, manuals, and accessories
Unless specifically announced prior to purchase, dealers listing on MichianaAutoMall.comÊ
do not guarantee the existence of extra keys, manuals, small tools, first aid
kits or other removable accessories in vehicles they sell. Most of the Dealers
listing with MichianaAutoMall.com will do their best to obtain such items when they
are not found in the vehicle. Of course, such items can be purchased separately
from their parts departments or from a local franchise dealer.
