u/Browie460

I’m putting together a simple used-car buyer checklist for a car community I’m helping with, and I wanted to ask people here first since this subreddit has a lot of real-world experience.

When you’re looking at a used car, what are the biggest red flags that make you walk away?

A few that come to mind:

• Seller avoids giving the VIN
• No maintenance records
• Title issues or “waiting on paperwork”
• Price seems way too good to be true
• Seller rushes you or refuses a pre-purchase inspection
• Mismatched paint, weird panel gaps, or signs of accident repair
• Check engine light magically “just came on”

What else would you add? Also curious what green flags make you feel more confident buying from someone.