Hi there. I’m currently looking to buy a used car but am pretty inexperienced when it comes to checking for potential issues. I’m close to making an offer for a 2015 fiesta which seems to be in pretty good condition but was a little concerned to see the brake discs seeming a little rusty. I was assured that this was totally normal and may potentially fall away with frequent use, but I’m not sure how likely this is in reality. I have uploaded some images and would ask if this seems acceptable for a car 5 years old. Any comments would be appreciated!
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That looks like a rear drum brake. Moderately rusty.
I wonder what else is rusty.
Your best bet is to arrange to have a mechanic inspect the car.
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Not a brake disc, this is a picture of the brake drum on the rear of the car. Perfectly.normal.
Don’t buy a used car blind. You admitted you din’t know anything about cars and this is proof. Please take the car to your mechanic, not the dealer’s for a pre purchase inspection. Best $100 or so you will ever spend.
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Yeah, that makes sense. Not sure if possible but will check with the dealer. Thanks
If the dealer won’t let you inspect it…walk away… find another car at another dealer.
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Good advice – will take it
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What Mustangman said . To begin with Fiestas have less than a stellar reliability history .