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Q:
What does the inspection entail?
A: Our standard inspection report includes the
condition of body and paint, dents, scratches,
rust, tires and wheels, glass, interior, missing
parts, oil leaks, electrical items, and drive
train performance. The vehicle will be test
driven to verify transmission and engine
operation. The inspector will check the level
and condition of the fluids. The inspector will
test the operation of the air conditioner /
heater and gauges. The inspector will look over
the interior and exterior of the vehicle for any
obvious damage.
Q: What are the inspector's
qualifications?
A: Most of the inspectors are experienced, ASE
certified mechanics that have been involved in
the automotive industry for several years.
Q: Does the inspector use any diagnostic
equipment?
A: The inspection is done at curbside;
therefore, the inspectors do not have access to
diagnostic equipment, computers or lifts for the
inspection.
Q: Will the inspector perform a
compression test?
A: Due to liability issues it is just not
possible for us to perform any test that
requires the removal of any component from a
vehicle with the use of tools. We do, however,
check and report oil pressure at startup and on
the road on cars fitted with an oil pressure
gauge. We also check for 'blow-by' and cross
contamination of fluids by removing the oil
filler cap, radiator cap and dipstick. If there
are internal issues with the engine they will
likely be evident when we perform these
checkpoints. These conditions may also become
evident during the test drive. On occasion we
have had clients arrange with the seller to have
the car inspected at a local garage or muffler
shop. If the seller agrees to it, the seller can
have a mechanic perform a compression test and
our inspector can witness it for you and record
the results
Q: Is this inspection guaranteed?
A: The inspection is NOT guaranteed because the
vehicle is fully assembled for the inspection
and the inspector cannot see the internal
components of the transmission or the engine.
There is the possibility of impending failures
that are not evident at the time of the
inspection, therefore the inspection cannot be
guaranteed
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