'I'm an expert - every driver should do one check before buying any used car'

A leading car mechanic has warned drivers that they must follow one crucial tip when buying any second-hand used car. Scotty Kilmer insisted road users should never finalise a deal until a mechanic has thoroughly inspected the vehicle. 

Although some issues are clear to see, much of the internal and underbody damage could go unnoticed to an unsuspecting buyer. There’s a chance that some second-hand petrol and diesel vehicles on the market could be in a dangerous condition and should not be passed on to new owners. To protect an investment, securing a second opinion from an expert in the field would be a sensible option to consider.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Scotty said: "I'm going to tell you why you shouldn’t buy a used car without getting a mechanic to check it out first.

"You might have seen the news the other day when a lady bought a used car and went on the highway and a wheel fell off."

Pointing to a vehicle with a dented bonnet, Scotty added: "Now, anybody can see this car’s got problems. It’s an obvious thing to see. But there can be all kinds of hidden things that only a mechanic’s going to be able to tell you about. 

"By all means, don't buy a used car, jump in it and immediately drive cross country. At least give it a week or two of driving to see what shape it's in before you go on a long trip."

Motorists praised Scotty's idea, but pointed out that it could be difficult to secure the services of a mechanic for the check.