Pre-Purchase Inspection in Poway, CA
Protect Yourself Before You Buy a Used Car
Buying a used vehicle can be a daunting task. The used car market is filled with deceptive car sellers who are trying to unload a vehicle that has problems. Of course, the older the vehicle and cheaper it is the more likely it has problems, and you want to be an educated buyer that is aware of what you are getting into so you don’t end up with buyer’s remorse. At Precision Automotive in Poway, CA, we specialize in Pre-Purchase Inspections to help you make an informed decision. We proudly serve not only Poway but also the surrounding communities of Carmel Mountain, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Peñasquitos, Sabre Springs, San Diego, and Scripps Ranch.
Why a Pre-Purchase Inspection Matters
A thorough vehicle inspection is the key to avoiding surprises and buyers’ remorse. We recommend always getting a used vehicle inspection or prepurchase inspection prior to buying any used vehicle whether from a used car lot, a dealer, or a private seller. Used cars lots will often provide an inspection report, but they don’t always have career technicians inspecting the cars, and they also have a vested interest in not disclosing everything, as it makes it harder to sell the vehicle. (Not that all used car lots will do this, but a prepurchase inspection is always smart and safe.)
Dealers and certified pre-owned vehicles tend to be more of a sure thing, but it is still worth having an outside party perform an inspection just to make sure. Maybe the vehicle is mechanically sound but there is evidence of an accident that wasn’t reported or caught on the inspection. We can often detect these things and offer a full report with pictures. This report is also a powerful tool to negotiate a price with the seller based on needed maintenance or repairs.
What You Get with Our Thorough Inspection
We take on average 30 photos during the inspection, so you can see what the technician sees. We perform a full computer system scan to check for faults, and check that the system monitors have passes and the vehicle is capable of passing a smog check.
Avoid Costly Surprises
As the saying goes “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” really does apply to used car inspections. Modern vehicles are often very expensive to fix and can repairs can easily cost more than the vehicle is worth. It would be terrible to buy a car only to find out it needs a new engine or transmission that costs more than you spent on the entire car purchase.
Schedule Your Pre-Purchase Inspection Today
Before you buy your next used car, let Precision Automotive in Poway, CA give you the confidence to make a smart purchase. Serving Poway, Carmel Mountain, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Peñasquitos, Sabre Springs, San Diego, and Scripps Ranch, we are your trusted local auto repair shop for reliable pre-purchase vehicle inspections.