Are maintenance records available, and when were the timing belt or chain and the transmission fluid last serviced?

At 235,000 miles, the big-ticket services are either done or due. Records tell you which.

Has the underbody been checked for rust, and are there any open safety recalls?

Older cars in salt-belt states can hide frame and brake-line corrosion. Open recalls are fixed free at a franchised dealer, but you need the VIN to check.

What is the out-the-door price in writing, including the doc fee, taxes, title and any add-ons?

The advertised price is rarely what you pay. An itemized out-the-door quote exposes doc fees and pre-installed add-ons before you negotiate.

What reconditioning was done before listing, and is there a recent inspection or Carfax report?

Dealers inspect and repair trade-ins to different standards. Ask what was replaced, what was left alone and whether the state inspection is current.

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Details

Mileage	235,000 mi
Exterior	Red
Interior	Gray
Body	Full Size Van
Transmission	Automatic
Drivetrain	FWD
Fuel	Gasoline
VIN	1GNDV33E75D108487
Stock #	W25312A

2005 Chevrolet Venture LT

$2,549

Car for sale at Hi Lo Auto Sales, Frederick, MD · 235,000 mi · Red · FWD

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FMYCAR take

Price position: priced $11,049 below the median of 3 similar Chevrolet van listings on FMYCAR (median $13,598).
Mileage: 235,000 miles — fewer than 0 of 3 similar cars (median 58,147 mi).
Days listed: added today. As a general rule, the longer a car sits, the more room a dealer has to negotiate.

What to ask the dealer about this 2005 Chevrolet Venture

Are maintenance records available, and when were the timing belt or chain and the transmission fluid last serviced?
Has the underbody been checked for rust, and are there any open safety recalls?
What is the out-the-door price in writing, including the doc fee, taxes, title and any add-ons?
What reconditioning was done before listing, and is there a recent inspection or Carfax report?

Read: How dealers really price your trade · Out-the-door price explained · Dealer add-ons to decline

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