| Often a buyer looking for a Corvette will | | | | affecting the car today. The number of shims |
| make the mistake of buying a model that is in | | | | should be relatively equal on both sides. |
| poor condition, thinking that it would be | | | | Shims that are bunched up on one side or the |
| less expensive to fix it up than it would be | | | | other indicates problems, such as damaged |
| to buy a model in better condition. But | | | | suspension or even a bent cross member. If |
| working on Corvettes is an expensive | | | | the shims indicate this type of problem, be |
| prospect, and is more difficult than many | | | | aware of how much the repairs could cost |
| other car models to fix up at home. The parts | | | | before purchasing the car. |
| are hard to find and expensive, and the | | | | |
| logistics of repair require a very | | | | The outside inspection can indicate major |
| specialized knowledge of that model year. For | | | | problems to a car, and a test drive can show |
| these reasons, the best idea is to buy a | | | | further any damage that a car may have. While |
| working Corvette that already meets most of | | | | driving, feel way the car handles. If there |
| your needs and will not require significant | | | | are any abnormal noises coming from the car, |
| work right away. | | | | that may indicate damage somewhere. Some |
| | | | Corvette models make a popping sound from the |
| Buying a used Corvette that meets your needs | | | | rear, which may indicate that the clutch is |
| requires some visual inspecting to make sure | | | | glazed over. It is also important to see that |
| the car doesnt come with an unwanted trait- | | | | the accessories inside the car are in good |
| rust. The chassis of a Corvette is prone to | | | | condition. A radio, rearview mirror, window |
| rust and should be inspected thoroughly to | | | | controls, heat and air conditioning and other |
| make sure it is in good condition. This will | | | | inside parts can be expensive to replace. |
| mean getting under the car to see the chassis | | | | |
| and taking extra care to inspect its most | | | | More indications of a used Corvettes hidden |
| vulnerable areas. These include the area of | | | | problems can be found with an inspection of |
| the frame in front of the rear wheels, which | | | | the body of the car. Most of the time when a |
| may have either rust or road damage. Once the | | | | fiberglass panel has been damaged, it is |
| chassis has been inspected, spend a few | | | | replaced, leaving little evidence of the |
| moments looking over the front radiator | | | | damage. But by inspecting the front bumper, |
| support, as well as any other areas on the | | | | you may be able to tell if the car suffered a |
| car that are made of metal. | | | | collision in the past. Look at the area of |
| | | | the bumper that attaches to the fiberglass. |
| Rust isnt the only problem that a used | | | | If that area has ripples in the paint, it was |
| Corvette faces. Buying a used car means not | | | | likely repaired from a head-on collision or |
| knowing the cars past- a past that could | | | | other major trauma. Collisions of this kind |
| include a major wreck. By taking a look at | | | | can cause unseen damage to the cars |
| the A-Arm shims, you should be able to tell | | | | suspension, which can be costly to repair. |
| if a past incident of damage is still | | | | |