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CAR INSPECTORS pre-purchase inspections are performed
on location so there is no need to transfer the vehicle to another
facility. All that is required is the vehicle details and the vehicle
location. After a vehicle is selected and the inspection purchased,
Car Inspectors will contact the seller to schedule the inspection
date and time.
Condition Inspection: The vehicle will be inspected
both visually and tests made for defects in the paint, body, glass,
trunk and interior. Accessory operation is also thoroughly checked
including lights, signals, windows, door-locks, seats, wipers, A/C
and heating. Electronic features including radio, media, navigation,
phone, DVD and others are also checked for operation and performance.
The vehicle is then lifted for checks of damage, defects and leaks
to the frame, suspension, steering, brakes, undercarriage and drivetrain.
Wheels and tires are also checked for wear and damage. Previous
body damage and repairs are also checked along with rust and rust
repairs. The engine compartment is then checked and systems including
steering, cooling, A/C, starting and charging and associated systems.
Fluids are checked including the condition of oil, coolant, steering
and transmission fluids. Engine checks include: idle quality, noises,
leaks, cylinder leakage, exhaust smoke, trouble codes, emission
systems and fuel trim. Electrical diagnostic tools including professional-quality
updated vehicle-specific scan-tool software are used to check for
trouble codes and status for drivetrain, suspension, steering, brakes
and accessory systems.
Drive-Test: The vehicle is then test driven.
Drive-Test checks include:
- Transmission operation and shift response
- Engine smoothness, power and response
- Drivetrain, noises and vibration
- Dash gauges, indications and warnings
- Steering and suspension looseness, vibration, and noises
- Brake performance, vibration and noises
- Vehicle sway, directional stability and diving
- Interior rattling and other noises
Over 85 items are checked on all pre-purchase inspections.
The inspector will also contact you directly with a verbal report
immediately after the completion of the inspection. Inspection packages
also include up to a minimum of 60 photos of the vehicle including
any specific problems found. Gold-level inspections also include
videos w/sound of the engine idling/running, any other issues which
can be more effectively communicated in video format, plus videos
of a real-time drive test of the vehicle. Inspection packages include
an estimate for any parts & labor costs of existing and potential
problems. This information can then be used for negotiating the
final sale price of the vehicle. Inspections are completed and the
results returned usually within 24 to 36 hours. You may view actual
recent inspections performed by Car Inspectors at the
Resources
Page
.
For any questions regarding inspections in the Southern California
area, CLASSIC CAR and
COPART inspection pricing,
please call 818-300-4491.
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CAR INSPECTORS provide
the industry's most comprehensive vehicle inspection
services and inspection reports. Included with each
inspector's comprehensive report is an overall vehicle
evaluation and an estimate of required and recommended
repairs and services.
See
the
Resources
Page
for copies of
actual reports.
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