Common question

[drben]

I went to a car show this past weekend in South Alabama. While I was looking around I kept hearing the same question being asked over and over by the attendees. I thought it would be a great question also to pose to the group.


*******How can you be sure that a car is an original? **********************************

I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on this.

Dr Ben

[DawnJ]

Great question Dr. Ben,

The first place to check when a seller is stating that a car is an original is under the hood. The engine is one part most often modified in older cars. If the engine has been modified and/or replaced with another engine, then it is not an original.

Dawn J

[SallyMayer]

I have an additional question to pose to the group -

Outside of an engine modification, is there any paperwork that a buyer needs to look at when buying an older car? Is there any type paperwork that would reflect whether a car has been modified, etc.?


Sally Mayer

[dkeith1009]

I agree with Dawn J. I always look under the hood first. Under the hood tells alot about a car and whether it's in its original state or not. Take your time in looking over a car. Ask lots of questions and also do research about the model before you commit to buying especially if you are a first time buyer. It's better to be safe than sorry.

Debbie Keith

[dkeith1009]

Hi Eric,

Do you have any responses to Dr. Ben's question on 11-09-2009?

Debbie Keith