Call us to schedule a pre-purchase inspection of the used car that you plan to buy. Even if the vehicle has been certified by the dealer, an independent auto shop will conduct a more thorough inspection. We will make sure to take the vehicle apart piece by piece figuratively to ensure the used vehicle is in like-new condition. Whether you are purchasing the automobile from a dealer or a private seller, it is important to ensure you are not getting your hands on a lemon.
What About Prior Damage?
You may think that the automobile does not have any prior damage because nothing comes up on the accident report websites. Unfortunately, not all drivers report automobile accidents. Some people have their vehicles repaired on their own because they don’t want to deal with the insurance company.
In fact, there may be previous accident damage, previous flood damage, or previous fire damage that was never reported to an insurance company. Thankfully, we have the trained eyes to find this damage even if it was repaired. This gives you an added layer of protection in purchasing the automobile.
Do All the Systems Work?
You also want to ask the question of whether all of the vehicle’s systems work. We mean everything. Whether it’s the brake system, the electrical system, or the exhaust system. There should not be any problems in any of the vehicle’s systems. We can inspect and test each system one by one.
We also recommend that you do a check of all of the components. In other words, take the automobile out for an extended test drive that gives you the chance to test the power accessories, the navigation system, the entertainment system, the cruise control, and so on. You do not want to purchase a vehicle that has a malfunctioning air conditioner, heater, or another problem with a component.
How About a Diagnostic Check?
As another added layer of protection, we will run a full diagnostic check on the automobile to make absolutely sure there are not any problems that are invisible to the naked eye. A diagnostic check will download the main computer chip’s data. This includes any system sensor error codes.
Before you sign on the dotted line, call us to schedule a pre-purchase inspection. Let us ensure that the used car you are buying is in like-new condition. We want to help you prevent problems with the automobile in the future.