2000 Honda Civic "Rebuilt Title"

2000 HONDA CIVIC
107,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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HBOBIER
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I'm looking to buy my first car and considering buying a Honda Civic with a Rebuilt title. I'm not sure what this means. It also has more than 100k miles on it, and just wondering what I should be doing to ensure I get a good deal--as I don't have the extra money to put into a car right after I buy it. Here's a link to the vehicle:

myfox9.carsoup.com/used/detail.asp?usedvehicleid=6316878&xdealerid=4188&makeid=31&minyear=2000&maxyear=2010&searchid=D2839&vehicletypeid=1&uvviewid=4&page=1&certified=0

I'm told I should have a mechanic look over the vehicle before I buy it, but how do I go about doing that? And what should I have the mechanic look for. Any advice you can offer I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks in advance for your help!!
Mar 2, 2009 at 12:05 PM
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Rebuilt title: It means that the vehicle has been involved in an accident, usually resulting in the deployment of airbag(s). Once one or more airbags deployed, insurance company "writes" the vehicle off, a vehicle rebuilder re-applies to register the VIN for rebuilt title. Now, I don't want to step on anybody's toe in this matter, but I do not recommend anyone who has no auto repair background or has no "personal" mechanic contacts to purchase a vehicle with rebuilt title. Mainly because, there usually some hidden damage/fault in the vehicle not noticeable at the time of purchase.

It is absolutely true that you should bring your personal mechanic to check any used vehicle before purchase. A mechanic should know, without being asked, what to check, inspect, and look for on a used vehicle. Including, but not limited to, engine mechanical, transmission, the shifting, axles, suspension, steering system, electrical system, body damages. A mechanic should also look at unusual wear and tear which may have resulted from abuse or neglect.

Any time I purchase a used vehicle, I would replace the tune-up parts, replace ALL fluids, clean all nooks and crannies, tighten all nuts and bolts in the chassis, just to bring it back up to OEM specs when the vehicle was new.

Hope this helps.
Mar 3, 2009 at 1:23 AM