Is A Pre-Purchase Inspection Worth The Cost When Buying A Used Vehicle?
When people are doing research on how to buy a used vehicle, they often see information encouraging them to have an independent pre-purchase inspection done of the vehicle before purchasing it, but people may wonder whether or not its worth the money. It is almost always a good investment.
For around $100 you can typically get a general inspection of the mechanical condition of a vehicle. It is generally a good idea to have this done even if the vehicle has been certified and inspected by the dealer. Ask your regular car mechanic to do the inspection for you. If you dont have a regular car mechanic ask family and friends for their recommendations. Or look for certified facilities.
There are also companies that specialize in pre-purchase inspections. Their services often include an estimate of what the vehicle is worth so youll know whether or not youre being asked to pay too much money for the vehicle.
A company specializing in pre-purchase inspections may be your best bet if a dealer wont allow you to take a used vehicle youre looking at off the lot (maybe because of...