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The scariest part of buying a used car is not being completely sure of what

游客2023-08-29  30
问题     The scariest part of buying a used car is not being completely sure of what condition it’s in. A car that’s been in a major accident is always a bigger risk, but sellers often try to hide this information. Andrew Bleakley, evaluator-inspector, runs a mobile vehicle inspection service in Montreal. For about $ 80 he will perform a full, unbiased inspection on a used vehicle. In his ten years as a professional inspector, Bleakley has seen a lot. He warns, "Watch out for dealers demonstrating vehicles which are used, not new. They may have been in a collision." He adds that it is not uncommon in Ontario and Quebec especially for unscrupulous sellers to toll back the odometer or to even disengage it. Bleakley has special tools to check for this.
    Bleakley always recommends hiring an independent technician to inspect the condition of a used car before you buy it. The problem is that finding someone qualified to do the inspection includes checking the compression and drive line, fluids, brakes, suspension, and steering. Essential, too, is an inspection of the car’s body and finally a road test. There are, however, a few things everyone can do before buying a used car:
    Do a visual check of the car. Look at the right rear door hinges. If they are very worn, or the door doesn’t close well, the car may have been used as a taxi. Holes in the roof could mean the car was used for deliveries.
    Check for oil leaks on the pavement. Note that leaks are not necessarily a significant problem—it depends on the cause.
    Don’t assume that new-looking brake and accelerator pedals mean the car hasn’t been driven much. Resellers know people check these details and can buy new pads for around $ 6.
    Copy down the vehicle identification number, a 17-character combination of numbers and letters, from the vehicle’s dashboard. In Ontario, ask the dealer or seller for the Used Vehicle Information Package. This gives details of previous owners, any outstanding liens on the car, and the fair market value of the vehicle.  [br] According to Bleakley, before buying a used car all the inspection work can______.
选项 A、be done by a mechanic together with the dealer
B、Only be done by a qualified mechanic
C、be done by the buyer himself
D、be done by a qualified mechanic together with the buyer
答案 D
解析 推理判断题。在第二段里说Bleakley always recommends hiring an independent technician to inspect thecondition of a used car before you buy it．(布兰克里推荐在买车前需要雇佣独立的技师帮助检查车的情况。)在接下来的段落里，作者也介绍买二手车前买主需要做一些事情。由此可见检查工作不是由技师和经销商来做的，所以A是错误的；也不是仅仅由技师来做的，B选项也不对；更不是由买主自己做的，C选项也错误。因此本题的答案是D，即是由技师和买主共同完成的。
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