Pre-purchase Inspection
No piece of car buying advice is more often ignored than this: Have a mechanic inspect a used car before you buy it. Why do buyers plunk down thousands of dollars on a car with little more than an around-the-block test-drive and a glance under the hood? Three reasons deter car buyers from taking this vital step:
- Most consumers don’t know that good used car inspections are readily available.
- Many car buyers don’t want to pay the extra money for an inspection.
- Some people anticipate a hassle prying the car away from a dealer or private party.
Automotive experts agree that a good inspection serves several functions:
- Verifies the equipment, or options, on the car
- Confirms the condition level of the car
- Reveals hidden problems with the body, frame or engine
- Finds engine codes that can reveal engine problems
- Builds confidence in the value of the vehicle
- Needed repairs can serve as negotiation chips with the seller
Many major problems can be spotted by a good inspection and experts agree that used cars must be inspected before the final negotiation for purchase. At Garry’s Automotive we do a comprehensive inspection and will assist you in determining the value of the vehicle as well as the cost of any needed repairs.
Make an appointment online or call Garry’s Automotive @ (208) 562-1693 to schedule a pre-purchase inspection.
