If you are considering the purchase of a used car, we recommend you bring the vehicle to our shop for a pre-purchase inspection. This gives us a chance to confirm that the vehicle is an excellent purchase. The worst thing that can happen is you can buy a used car that is a lemon. We can help you prevent this.
A Check for Unseen Damage
Our pre-purchase inspection includes checking for unseen damage as a result of an automobile accident. It is not uncommon for people to avoid reporting accidents to save money on their insurance. Rather, they will simply pay to have the vehicle repaired. There are ways we can inspect the body that will tell us whether the used car you would like to buy has been in a prior accident.
A Check for Fire Damage
There are also ways we can inspect the body to see if the vehicle has ever caught on fire. In addition to inspecting for fire damage, we will also check the electrical system to make sure it does not pose the risk of fire. The last thing you want is for your used car to catch on fire.
A Check for Flood Damage
Another thing that can damage an automobile is a flood. As such, we will inspect the used vehicle to look for signs of flood damage. If the automobile has been in an accident, has dealt with fire, or has been flooded, you may want to consider a different used vehicle for your purchase. The damage that is caused by these three things can leave residual side effects.
A Thorough Vehicle Check
It is crucial to conduct a thorough vehicle check to make sure everything is operating as it should be. This includes inspecting the engine and testing the systems. It also includes testing all of the accessories and components. We will give the used vehicle a thorough once-over from the top of the roof to the bottom of the tires to make sure it is in excellent condition.
A Diagnostic Test
Finally, it is recommended that we run a diagnostic test to reveal any hidden engine problems. The diagnostic test will download error codes that the engine control unit has received from system sensors. This allows us to give the vehicle a clean bill of health or alerts us to trouble.
Call our shop today to schedule a pre-purchase inspection for your used car.