Do anyone know if carsome ask them other state branch car transport to my state to test drive,need to pay?



Table of Contents
Check the panel gaps
Inspect the tyres
Check the seat belts
Perform a cold start


Test for wheel alignment issues
Test the braking system
Inspect under the bonnet
Look for oil leaks
Watch out for burnt oil smells


Buy a Carro Certified car


1. Check the Panel Gaps

In a brand-new car, the gaps between body panels are usually narrow and evenly spaced. However, if a vehicle has been involved in an accident and later repaired, the panels may not be reinstalled properly, resulting in uneven gaps. During repairs, panels may be sanded down and repainted, causing differences in color or surface texture.
Carefully inspect the car for inconsistent panel gaps, uneven paintwork, or visible damage.


If the seller fails to disclose these issues, we recommend walking away, as the vehicle may be hiding more serious problems that could result in costly repairs in the future.


Every Carro Certified car undergoes a 160-point professional inspection, with the inspection report clearly listed on our website. After thorough refurbishment, the car is restored to near-new condition, giving you complete peace of mind.



2. Inspect the Tyres
Tyres are expensive, so it’s important to check their condition before making a decision—otherwise, your wallet may take a serious hit. Here’s how to inspect them:
Look for a four-digit number on the tyre sidewall. This indicates the production week and year. For example, “2823” means the tyre was manufactured in the 28th week of 2023. Make sure the tyres are no more than three years old, as this is roughly half of their lifespan.



Tyre tread provides grip and ensures driving stability, especially in wet conditions.


Most tyres come with built-in wear indicators. If you can’t find them, use a ruler to measure the tread depth—it should be at least 3 mm.


Anything less means the tyres will need to be replaced immediately.



3. Check the Seat Belts
Seat belts protect your safety and can also reveal whether a car has been involved in a major accident. Pull the seat belt all the way out until the label appears and check the manufacturing date. Compare it with the car’s production year.


If the seat belt is newer than the car itself, it may indicate that the vehicle was involved in a serious accident. Additionally, dampness, mold, mud stains, or water marks on the seat belt may suggest flood damage.


At Carro, we guarantee that all vehicles have not suffered major accidents, fire damage, or flood damage.


4. Perform a Cold Start
A cold start is an excellent way to evaluate engine condition. To ensure a true cold start, arrive at the meeting location early to prevent the seller from warming up the engine beforehand. This allows you to observe whether the engine starts smoothly or requires a battery jump-start.


When starting the engine, listen carefully for any unusual noises and observe the exhaust. For example, blue smoke may indicate that the engine is burning oil. If you notice this, we strongly recommend walking away.


5. Test for Wheel Alignment Issues
If possible, perform this test on a safe, flat road. Drive in a straight line at low speed and gently apply the brakes until the car comes to a complete stop. If the steering wheel pulls to the left or right during braking, it indicates wheel alignment issues.
This may suggest poor maintenance or deeper mechanical problems. In such cases, it is advisable to walk away.


6. Test the Braking System


🛑 Test the Brakes


During the test drive 🚗, apply the brakes to evaluate their performance. Start by braking gently at low speed 🐢, then gradually test at higher speeds in a safe area 🛣️.



The brakes should respond promptly and feel firm 👍, not soft or spongy ❌.



Pay close attention to any abnormal noises 🔊, vibrations ⚠️, or pulling to one side ↔️ when braking. A grinding sound 🪨 may indicate worn brake pads or discs, while vibration could suggest warped brake rotors.


If you notice a burnt smell 🔥 or inconsistent braking response 😬, it may mean the braking system needs immediate repair.


In such cases, it’s best to avoid purchasing the vehicle 🚫💰.




7. Inspect Under the Bonnet
This is a professional-level inspection and is best done with a qualified mechanic after the test drive. First, engage the handbrake and switch off the engine. As the engine may still be hot, use a cloth when opening the oil filler cap.


Depending on the vehicle model, you should be able to see inside the engine. A clean and shiny interior indicates good maintenance. However, rust, sludge, or black carbon deposits are red flags that suggest poor upkeep.



8. Look for Oil Leaks
This inspection is best performed after the test drive, before any leaks can be cleaned up.


Focus on two areas: under the car and beneath the engine. Use your phone to record the underside of the transmission and engine. Under normal conditions, these areas should be dry. Wet patches may indicate oil leaks.


Also check for splashes, stains, or abnormal residue on the engine itself, which could point to leaks or other hidden issues. Avoid cars with these problems, as repairs may require radiator replacement or even a full engine overhaul.


9. Watch Out for Burnt Oil Smells
Even if no leaks are visible, your sense of smell can help. If you detect a burnt oil smell when opening the bonnet, it likely indicates internal oil leakage. Such issues often result in high repair costs, so it’s best to avoid these vehicles.


10. Buy a Carro Certified Car


At Carro, every car undergoes a 160-point professional inspection and comprehensive refurbishment based on the results. All imperfections are clearly disclosed, so you know exactly what you’re buying.


We guarantee no mileage tampering and no history of major accidents, fire damage, or flood damage.


We also offer a 5-day exchange guarantee with a full refund if you change your mind. Book a test drive today and find the perfect Carro Certified used car for you.

This post has been edited by plouffle0789: Feb 20 2026, 12:43 AM

Does this forum look like a customer service website of Carsome?

pay the booking and select which carsome nearby you. thats all

But i ask carsome agent,they said can ask them transit the car from selangor to johot bahru branch to let you test drive wor


Really?

Booking fees is RM 300?

You can post on existing thread
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4829617

Just contact carsome would be the best way for ts

This post has been edited by GamersFamilia: Feb 19 2026, 05:15 PM

Cold Start (Engine Inspection)


A cold start is a very effective way to assess the condition of an engine. To ensure you are witnessing a true cold start, it is recommended to arrive at the meeting location early to prevent the seller from warming up the engine in advance.


This allows you to observe whether the engine starts smoothly or requires a battery jump-start.


When starting the engine, pay close attention to any unusual noises and observe the exhaust emissions.


For example, blue smoke may indicate that the engine is burning oil. If you notice this, it is strongly recommended to walk away from the deal.




I just learn this from Carro



https://carro.co/hk/blog/%E8%B2%B7%E4%BA%8C...%B2%BC%E5%A3%AB


That day I go carsome test car.

He ask me wait at office.

And he go to drive the car.




Quite suspicious right?

No offence but honestly from the way you posted, I don't think you'll even know what you're supposed to look or hear for during a cold start.

Best to ask a trusted mechanic or knowledgeable friend to come along and inspect the car together to identify any immediate red flags. There are some things that are not easy to spot even with an experienced mechanic and it's not their fault at all. And the worst situation is when things are working fine during the pre-purchase inspection, but you're just unfortunate that during your ownership, old parts decide to fail from age or wear and tear.

I just copied what was written on the Carro website.


May I ask for your thoughts on cold starts?


I actually brought along a friend who has quite a bit of experience in car mechanics, but I think he forgot to check the cold start.



I didn’t book the car because it has 17-inch rims and tyres, whereas the original factory specification is 15 inches.




This post has been edited by plouffle0789: Feb 20 2026, 12:55 AM

I think depends on the SA of the day that entertaining us. Inb4 test drove BMW 330e at Carsome years ago. The drive is just limited at the parking park area, so disappointed, as opposed as new car test area, was given up to 10km for test drive usually.

And for BMW 330e, asked if the previous owner did the recall by BMW, no idea. If the previous owner had claimed the battery/Hybrid parts, no idea. What is the last attended service at BMW of this car, also no idea. High risky

That's a good information and tips
Yea cuz the reason why he drove the car basically to warm up before you test drive it, which is so suspicious

But i do believed carsome got certain period of time, if you found out something not right or unsatisfied with the purchase, you can return it and get a refund... Correct me if im wrong

Yeah i did test drive my car when it arrived from jb. X50 only ma.

Haiya you can call their agent ma.

Yes I know and they certainly are helpful tips, but it's difficult to know what to look for in cold starts if you don't have experience. I am glad you are interested and want to learn what to spot but at the same time I hope you have someone with you to reduce the possibility of making a bad purchase.

Visually, you wanna make sure there are no white, blue, or black smoke. Condensation from humidity can cause white-ish "smoke" so it is easy to mistake it as white smoke. Thick white smoke would indicate an issue.

You can also look at the RPMs. It shouldn't fluctuate at all. On start-up, you may observe a slightly higher but stable RPM. This is just to heat up the cats and your RPM will subside to a lower and stable value after a while. You can actually hear the engine's rpm fluctuate without having to look at the RPM gauge should there be any symptoms but if you are not certain how a misfire sounds like, try to search for videos of your model misfiring. It will sound like the engine is struggling or stumbling to remain constant (I wanted to say "stable" but cold starts with the heating up cat sequence may sound like it's not "stable").

There shouldn't be loud knocking or tapping noises. And speaking of tapping noise, knowing how to differentiate whether that's normal or not also depends on the model and will require some experience to tell.

I just ask carsome instagram account

They said only if you want to cash buy the car,then only can transport from other state


Carro never mention this rule

1️⃣ I understand what you mean — these are indeed very practical and useful suggestions 👍🚗🔧


2️⃣ However, if someone doesn’t have relevant experience, it’s actually quite difficult to know what details to look out for during a cold start 🤔💭


3️⃣ I’m really glad you’re willing to take the initiative to understand and learn how to judge the condition of a car 📚✨


At the same time, I also hope you can have an experienced person accompany you 👥


This can greatly reduce the risk of buying a problematic car ⚠️✅


4️⃣ Visually, when starting the engine, pay attention to whether the exhaust emits white smoke, blue smoke, or black smoke 👀🌫️

5️⃣ It’s important to note that due to high air humidity 🌧️
During a cold start, there may sometimes be whitish vapor that looks like white smoke


This is actually very common and easy to misjudge 😅


6️⃣ However, if the white smoke is thick and持续 (continuous), it usually indicates a potential issue ❗️🚨


7️⃣ You can also observe the engine speed (RPM) 📈
The RPM should not fluctuate up and down ❌


8️⃣ Right after starting, it’s normal for the RPM to be slightly higher but stable ✔️


This is to help warm up the catalytic converter 🔥


9️⃣ After some time, the RPM should gradually drop to a lower and stable level ⏳📉


🔟 If there’s an engine issue, you don’t always need to look at the RPM gauge — you can often hear it 👂🔊


1️⃣1️⃣ When the RPM is unstable or there is a misfire, the engine sound may feel like it’s struggling, speeding up and slowing down irregularly 😖⚙️


1️⃣2️⃣ However, keep in mind that during the initial cold start warm-up phase

The sound may not be completely smooth

So it’s not always possible to judge immediately 🤷‍♂️


1️⃣3️⃣ If you’re not sure what a “misfire” sounds like
It’s recommended to search online for videos of engine misfires for the specific car model 📱🎧

This will help you build a clearer reference 👌

1️⃣4️⃣ Lastly, during a cold start, the engine should not produce obvious knocking or metallic banging sounds 🔨❌

1️⃣5️⃣ As for light “ticking” noises

Whether they are normal depends on the car model and engine design 🚘🔍

This is something that truly requires experience to differentiate




Thanks for your comment....


Great help to me...

Oh thank you for the info, means for cash buyer they can bring the car from different state to you right.. Do we need to pay deposits?

Yes


If you do nkt buy the car,can refund

I bought mine 2025 only. Or maybe once mine loan approve baru dia hantar keta to kl. cannot remember

I guess that's the best part of carsome

Carro also same

So your car original not at kl branch?

You test drive the car before you bought right?