Transcription: There are two important ways to check out a used car yourself. Of course, if you find a car you really like, have a mechanic go over it thoroughly. On your own, the first thing to do is to look the car over carefully inside and out. Be sure to check the bottom of the doors and wheel wells for rust. Make sure all the controls work. For example, Check the windshield wipers and headlights. You can also check to see if the shock absorbers are worn by bouncing each corner of the car a few times. If the car continues to go up and down, there may be a problem. You can see if there are loose or worn w ...