My First Note
Nice to meet you.
I have been doing automotive sheet metal painting for 31 years.
I am a vehicle body mechanic, and my name is Hachi.
As a side job, I provide advice on purchasing used cars from the perspective of a
sheet metal painter.
Due to my profession, my eyes are drawn to the repaired areas of cars I see in town.
Hachi: "That car has had its front left repaired!"
Friend: "How can you tell!?"
"I'm planning to buy a used car soon,
could you come with me to look at it?"
That was the beginning of my career as a used car purchase advisor.
That was it.
Do you all know the term car with a repair history?
Do you know it?
You probably think, "That means it's a wrecked car, right?"
That is correct.
However, there are actually wrecked cars that do not fall under the category of a repair history.
This is called a
repair record. This raises the question: what is the difference between a repair history and a repair record?
I will write about this in detail in my notes, but for now,
here, please just remember that damage only to parts that can be replaced with screws,
does not count as a repair history.
When selling a used car, it is mandatory to disclose a repair history, but there is no obligation to disclose a repair record.
It is not required.
In this note, I will explain how to find repair history that does not qualify as a structural repair record
how to find it using easy-to-understand language and, at times, photos
to teach you carefully.
Why I started this note
Buy from a pro, sell to a pro.
Whether buying or selling, you are dealing with professionals.
To avoid the regret of saying, 'If I had only known, I wouldn't have bought it...'
why not acquire the skills to choose with confidence yourself, rather than just buying what you are recommended?
I have been giving advice in my real life as a side job,
but I decided to start this note thinking that if I leave it here, it could be useful to many more people.
I hope that through this note,
many people will be able to acquire the skill to find repair history that does not qualify as a structural repair record.
I would be happy if you could.
In closing
I hope that through this note,
many people will be able to acquire the skill to find repair history that does not qualify as a structural repair record.
I would be happy if you could.
Even if you think it doesn't apply to you because you don't buy used cars,
I will also write about how to request repairs with resale in mind in case you have an accident,
so please read on.
Thank you.
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