Pre-Purchase Inspection: Check a Used Car Before You Buy
Why a pre-purchase inspection helps you understand a vehicle's condition before you commit.
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What it is
A pre-purchase inspection is a check of a vehicle’s condition before you buy it. A technician looks the car over so you understand what you are getting and can decide with more information.
What a technician looks at
- Engine: leaks, noises, fluid condition and warning lights
- Transmission and drivetrain
- Brakes: pads, rotors, lines and fluid
- Suspension and steering
- Tires and wheels
- Electrical systems and lights
- Cooling and exhaust systems
- Signs of prior repair or collision damage that are visible on inspection (this is not a vehicle history report)”,”A test drive and a scan for stored trouble codes
Why it helps
Hidden problems can be expensive. An inspection helps you spot issues before purchase, plan for repairs you may face soon or use what you learn when deciding whether to go ahead.
Before you go
Ask the seller for service records and arrange the inspection before you pay. If a seller will not allow an inspection, consider that when deciding.
Next step
Call the shop to ask how to set up an inspection. Our ASE-certified technicians can inspect your vehicle and explain your options. Book at whichever of our shops is most convenient.
Frequently asked questions
Does the inspection tell me everything about the car?
It shows the condition on the day of inspection. It cannot predict every future repair, but it helps you decide.
When should I have a car inspected?
Before you buy, and before you hand over payment.
Book at your nearest shop
Three Orozco's shops across Long Beach and Bellflower. Pick the one closest to you.
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nearest you