When looking at a used car, there are a lot of things that a prospective buyer needs to look at to ensure they’re not about to be ripped off.
Some aspects of a car are obvious at first glance. For example, one can pretty easily tell if there’s visible damage to a vehicle just by walking around it, and a brief drive with the car may activate several warning lights indicating status issues.
However, other problems with a vehicle can be hard to detect until one looks at its history. While many of the issues revealed through this exploration are small, sometimes a problem emerges while looking at the history that will make you want to end the sale altogether.
What’s Wrong With This 2013 Ford Explorer XLT?
In a video with over 13,000 views, TikTok user Codie Bell (@5starmotorco) demonstrates how he appraises trade-ins. To do this, he walks around a 2013 Ford Explorer XLT and discusses its issues.







