FTC Buyers Guide Disclosure

The following information is required to be posted by federal law, even on dealership web sites.

IMPORTANT: Spoken promises are difficult to enforce. Ask the dealer to put all promises in writing. Keep this form.

PRE PURCHASE INSPECTION: Ask the dealer if you may have this vehicle inspected by your mechanic either on or off the lot. Automaxx makes this convenient for you.

Ask your salesman about our warranties and what is and is not covered with the purchase of a vehicle.

Below is a list of some major defects that may occur in used motor vehicles

Frame & Body: Frame- cranks, corrective welds, or rusted through
Dogtracks- 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 or 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 (DOC 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 wheel aligned improperly (DOC Specs.); Power unit belts cracked or slipping; Power unit fluid level improper

Suspension System: Ball joins 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; Visual damage

Wheels: Visible cracks, damage, or repairs; Mounting bolts loose or missing

Exhaust System: Leakage

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). Originally there is also information indicating vehicle make, model, year, and VIN number along with our dealer stock number. There is also indication if the specific vehicle has a warranty or not and specific warranty details.