How do pre purchase inspections work?
A pre-purchase inspection is a detailed assessment by a qualified individual to determine the cosmetic, mechanical, and safety condition of a vehicle before completing the purchase.
What’s included in a pre purchase car inspection?
We give the vehicle a thorough check and road test, using the latest diagnostic equipment on brakes, battery, alternator and more. Not in Auckland ? We can take payment over the phone, and fax or email the inspection report to you. You can also speak to the inspector yourself if you have any questions.
Does Vtnz do pre purchase inspections?
We check most light vehicles, including cars, utes and SUVs. As a general rule we can do a Pre-Purchase Assessment on a vehicle under 3500kg gross vehicle mass.
Is it worth it to get a pre purchase car inspection?
The price of pre-purchase car inspections will vary, and may seem a little expensive. Just remember that this extra cost can save you from buying a car that will cost you much more in repairs. A glowing report should facilitate the sale of the car, and make both the buyer and seller feel more at ease with the transaction.
Where can I go to have my used car inspected?
Otherwise, most dealer service departments and independent repair shops will be happy to do the inspection. Just look online or through your phone book to find local shops that perform inspections. If the seller refuses to let you take the car away, suggest that the seller accompany you to the shop.
How is a Carfax pre purchase inspection report generated?
Using the unique 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN), a CARFAX Report is generated from their database of over five billion records. In addition to a 2-5 mile road test, our ASE certified technician will travel to the vehicle to perform a 155 point pre-purchase inspection.
What are the tools used in a pre purchase inspection?
Tools used in the pre-purchase inspections are those needed to check the fluids, brakes, tires, batteries, and other parts of the vehicle. For a full step-by-step break down of how a pre-purchase inspection is performed read this article.
Can a pre purchase car inspection be guaranteed?
A YourMechanic pre-purchase inspection is not guaranteed because it is an assessment of the condition of the car at a specific point in time. After the inspection, a part could be altered that would affect the overall condition of the car, thereby invalidating the mechanic’s inspection report.
Otherwise, most dealer service departments and independent repair shops will be happy to do the inspection. Just look online or through your phone book to find local shops that perform inspections. If the seller refuses to let you take the car away, suggest that the seller accompany you to the shop.
Tools used in the pre-purchase inspections are those needed to check the fluids, brakes, tires, batteries, and other parts of the vehicle. For a full step-by-step break down of how a pre-purchase inspection is performed read this article.
Using the unique 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN), a CARFAX Report is generated from their database of over five billion records. In addition to a 2-5 mile road test, our ASE certified technician will travel to the vehicle to perform a 155 point pre-purchase inspection.