3rd February, 2011
This is a checklist of what to look for and do when buying a Tokunbo or fairly-used vehicle without your mechanic at your side
One, donâ€
Two, be very observant: Immediately you turn the key on (just simply by turning the key one stroke, no cranking sound yet and the engine isnâ€
Three, as soon as the engine is cranked, within a few seconds (it must not be up to a minute), the entire dashboard signsâ€
Four, this is a tricky one: if you notice the CHECK ENGINE light going off simultaneously with the ALTERNATOR light (depicted with the image of a battery on the dashboard) and/or the OIL PRESSURE light (which is depicted with an Arabian jug-like image with a narrow mouth for pouring), then something is wrong.
Five, once the engine has been cranked and is running at idle, the personâ€