How to check the car engine when buying a used car

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Please note, this article is designed to give you an initial idea about what to look for when buying a used car and might possibly help you to avoid some used cars with potential problems, but it can not substitute for a detailed mechanical inspection performed by a professional. As a final step before purchase, take the car to a mechanic of your choice for thorough mechanical inspection. Use caution when doing any tests on a car, If you don’t feel comfortable doing any of these tests, have the car inspected by a mechanic.

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Imagine, you are shopping for a used car. You enter the dealership and see that nice-looking car. You love it from a first sight. Meanwhile, the salesperson hanging around and telling you that regular story that, the car was lady driven and the engine works like a clock, and this is only "Today special" - "We need to clean inventory!", and you are so lucky because they are selling it very cheap - "We even lose money on this deal!" and that you have to give a deposit right now or else you will regret about it for the rest of your life! - Sounds familiar so far?
You decided - "deal!" - shaking hands, you're happy, salesperson is happy. Finally, you got your new wheels.
Few weeks later you notice blue smoke when you're starting the car in the morning. Few months later you discover that there is no oil left in the engine and finally got your car towed to the garage. "The engine is gone - has to be rebuilt" they diagnose.
In fact it's quite common scenario.
This article will give you an idea an may help you to avoid such a troubles buying a used car.
However, it's always good idea to have the vehicle inspected by a specialist prior purchase. This is what I'd recommend to any used car buyer.