2.8. STEERING

Make sure that steering is not too heavy and without play. Also check for scratchy noises coming from the front wheels. If you hear noises, you have to check the condition of the king pins and steering ball pins. Turning the steering wheel from one extreme to the other should be a smooth and bumpless movement. No play should be noticable during the full steering wheel travel distance. If revision should be required, such is something to leave to a specialist.

A test drive will help with your judgement but only do so if the car is still in reasonable drivable condition.