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BUYERS GUIDE

IMPORTANT: Spoken promises are difficult to enforce. Ask the dealer to put all promises in writing. Keep this form. WARRANTIES FOR THIS VEHICLE:
AS IS - NO WARRANTY YOU WILL PAY ALL COSTS FOR ANY REPAIRS. The dealer assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
WARRANTY
FULL LIMITED WARANTY. The dealer will pay % of the labor and % of the parts for the covered systems that fail during the warranty period. Ask the dealer for a copy of the warranty document for a full explanation of warranty coverage, exclusions, and the dealer's repair obligations. Under state law, "implied warranties" may give you even more rights

SYSTEMS COVERED: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________
DURATION: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________


SERVICE CONTRACT. A service contract is available at an extra charge on this vehicle. Ask for details as to coverage, deductible, price, and exclusions. If you buy a service contract within 90 days of the time of sale, state law "implied warranties" may give you additional rights.
PRE PURCHASE INSPECTION: ASK THE DEALER IF YOU MAY HAVE THIS VEHICLE INSPECTED BY YOUR MECHANIC EITHER ON OR OFF THE LOT.
SEE THE BACK OF THIS FORM for important additional information, including a list of some major defects that may occur in used motor vehicles.

Below is a list of some major defects that may occur in used motor vehicles.
Frame & Body
  • Frame-cracks, corrective welds, or rusted through
  • Dog tracks bent or twisted frame

  • Engine
  • Oil leakage, excluding normal seepage
  • Cracked block or head
  • Belts missing or inoperable
  • Knocks or misses related to camshaft lifters and push rods
  • Abnormal exhaust discharge

  • Transmission & Drive Shaft
  • Improper fluid level or leakage, excluding normal seepage
  • Cracked or damaged case which is visible
  • Abnormal noise or vibration caused by faulty transmission or drive shaft
  • Improper shifting or functioning in any gear
  • Manual clutch slips or chatters
  • Differential
  • Improper fluid level or leakage excluding normal seepage
  • Cracked of damaged housing which is visible
  • Abnormal noise or vibration caused by faulty differential

  • Cooling System
  • Leakage including radiator
  • Improperly functioning water pump

  • Electrical System
  • Battery leakage
  • Improperly functioning alternator, generator, battery, or starter

  • Fuel System
  • Visible leakage

  • Inoperable Accessories
  • Gauges or warning devices
  • Air conditioner
  • Heater & Defroster
  • Brake System
  • Failure warning light broken
  • Pedal not firm under pressure (DOT spec.)
  • Not enough pedal reserve (DOT spec.)
  • Does not stop vehicle in straight line (DOT spec.)
  • Hoses damaged
  • Drum or rotor too thin (Mfgr. Specs)
  • Lining or pad thickness less than 1/32 inch
  • Power unit not operating or leaking
  • Structural or mechanical parts damaged

  • Steering System
  • Too much free play at steering wheel (DOT specs.)
  • Free play in linkage more than 1/4 inch
  • Steering gear binds or jams
  • Front wheels aligned improperly (DOT specs.)
  • Power unit belts cracked or slipping
  • Power unit fluid level improper

  • Suspension System
  • Ball joint seals damaged
  • Structural parts bent or damaged
  • Stabilizer bar disconnected
  • Spring broken
  • Shock absorber mounting loose
  • Rubber bushings damaged or missing
  • Radius rod damaged or missing
  • Shock absorber leaking or functioning improperly

  • Tires
  • Tread depth less than 2/32 inch
  • Sizes mismatched
  • Visible damage

  • Wheels
  • Visible cracks, damage or repairs
  • Mounting bolts loose or missing

  • Exhaust System
  • Leakage
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    IMPORTANT: The information on this form is part of any contract to buy this vehicle. Removal of this label before consumer purchase (except for purpose of test-driving) is a violation of federal law (16 C.F.R. 455)