No matter how much the dealer guarantees that the used car is certified and in excellent condition, you should still have a pre-purchase inspection from an independent auto repair shop. We offer this service at our shop for our customers to make sure they never purchase a lemon. It is important to have this inspection done so you know whether the used car you want to buy is a good investment.
We Can Find Hidden Damage
When we conduct a pre-purchase inspection, we do more than kick the tires. We search the vehicle from the roof to the tires to make sure there is not any hidden damage. For example, there are certain clues in a vehicle’s body that will reveal that the automobile has been in an accident. If this accident was not reported, you would know nothing about it. This is why we look for hidden damage.
We Can Find Fire/Flood Damage
In addition, we inspect the vehicle thoroughly to see if it is ever caught on fire or been in a flood. This, too, can damage the vehicle so that you don’t get the years you need out of it. If we detect fire or flood damage, we will notify you of it immediately so you can move on to the next used car.
We Can Test All of the Systems
We will also test all of the systems, accessories, and components to make sure everything is working okay. We will test the battery and alternator to ensure they produce electricity, and we will inspect the electrical system for frayed wires among other problems. We recommend that you take the vehicle for an extended test drive, as well, to make sure you don’t pick up on any problems.
We Can Visually Inspect the Engine
Another thing that we do in our pre-purchase inspection is visually inspect the engine to make sure everything looks okay. We check all of the engine parts to see if anything needs to be replaced. For example, the person who is selling the automobile may not have replaced the belts and hoses, if they are worn, you will end up with the expense of replacing these engine parts.
Finally, we will run a diagnostic test to make sure there are no error codes reported by the engine control unit. There could be something seriously wrong with the vehicle, and the only way to tell that there is a problem is via the diagnostic test. Bring the used car to our shop today.
