The trunk is just like your medicine cabinet: it hides a lot of secrets but tells an awful lot about you.
- Look for signs of moisture. Trunks aren’t air tight but there shouldn’t be excessive water damage inside. If there is, it points to bad trunk seals.
- Inspect the jack to see if all the parts are there, is in good shape, and make sure you can use it.
- Check out the spare tire. A flat does you no good. Make the owner replace it (not just repair it) prior to purchase or give you a credit toward replacing it.
- Speaking of spares, if there are wheel locks on the car’s tires, make sure the owner has the special tool to unlock them. It’s a nightmare if it’s lost.
- All cars manufactured since 2002 must have an interior trunk release. Give it a quick tug to make sure it’s functioning.
