The exterior inspection. Not it's time to fine tune. I circle the car in a clockwise motion. I don't know why, but I do. I stand at the left rear of the car and look down the side.
Chances are, there is some body work there.
Look at the moldings. You've got a car that was in the body shop. While in the back of the car, look underneath and in the wheel well. They are all clues that might indicate a structural problem due to rust or potential complications from a prior collision repair. Now walk to the front of the car, looking at the body as you walk.