Yes, an inspection of a used vehicle is really necessary, especially if you are buying the automobile from a private seller. Even if you are purchasing the automobile from a dealer that has certified its quality, it’s important to take into account that the dealer wants to offload the vehicle. The service department may have checked the vehicle, but we can guarantee that it did not check the vehicle as thoroughly as we will. Let’s talk more about a pre-purchase used car inspection below.
Damage Check
For example, the service department at the dealer may have simply run an accident report check to see if the vehicle has been in any previous accidents. We absolutely recommend that you do this, but it is important to understand that an accident may not have been reported. Some drivers simply have their vehicles repaired so they don’t have to deal with their insurance companies.
In addition, an accident is not the only thing that can damage the automobile. The vehicle may have been damaged by fire or a flood. We will inspect the automobile thoroughly inside and outside to find evidence of previous damage. If the automobile has been damaged in the past and this damage was unreported, we will find it so you can move on to another vehicle on your list.
System Inspection
In addition to damage, we will figuratively take apart each system to ensure everything is in like-new condition. For example, you do not want to buy the used car only to turn around a few weeks later to have the brake system repaired. We will inspect each system and test each system to ensure everything is operating as it should be. The only type of used car you should buy is one that is in new condition.
Diagnostic Test
Finally, we will search for hidden problems that are not visible to the naked eye. We will do this by running a diagnostic test on the vehicle to download all of the data contained in the main computer chip. This allows us to find error codes reported by system sensors that have not been resolved. It is important to run this test to make sure the vehicle passes with flying colors.
You want to buy a used car with confidence, and we can instill that confidence with a thorough inspection of the vehicle. Call us today to schedule an appointment for a pre-purchase inspection.
