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Pre-purchase vehicle inspection in Philadelphia, PA

A very popular mechanic service of Sam's Mobile Mechanic is the pre-purchase car inspection by the ASE certified mobile mechanics. The reason for that is that mechanic service can save a lot of cash for our clients when they decide to purchase a used car.

A lot of people make the mistake of simply purchasing a used automobile after a short test drive and based on a rather superficial investigation. It’s clear that your mechanic abilities are much less comprehensive that you could carry out such a task on your own, so don’t hesitate to reach out to us so our car mechanics could send a seasoned mechanic to inspect your desired vehicle.

Why would I want a vehicle inspection service?

Once You have determined you like the automobile that you intend to buy, it’s very important to do the standard inspection checks to determine if it is a peach or a mistake. According to just a couple of visual signals it is almost impossible to determine if this specific car is a wise purchase for you or a total waste of cash. The best choice is to ask a professional mechanic to carry out a comprehensive review of the vehicle, this way you can make a pretty safe decision.

A used car inspection becomes particularly important if you would like to purchase a vehicle from another region of the country and you have no option to test it yourself. In these cases a mechanic can be a huge support to perform the required inspection tasks and generate a full report for you in regards to the vehicle.

Booking a mobile automobile inspection is particularly convenient for all involved parties. The review could be carried out at the seller’s office and the report itself may also be written the very same day and shared with the potential buyer.

Obviously, this report sets you at a better place when you are discussing the cost of the vehicle. You’ll have a concrete reference point when negotiating with the seller, often having the ability to decrease the original cost simply based on possible future auto repair tasks that have been not considered with no prior used car inspection.

At Sam's Mobile Mechanic we have many years of expertise in used vehicle inspections, so you can call us with confidence if you require such a service.

About how long can an automobile inspection take?

As you can imagine, this is dependent upon the aim of the state inspection and the make and model of the vehicle, but normally a pre-purchase car inspection takes between 1,5 and 3 hours. The static checks can be done in much less time, but part of this review is a test drive by the mechanic at various driving situations that take some time. Rememberthat the purchaser does not have to be present at the inspection, since our mobile mechanic will discuss a thorough report about it afterwards which includes all the necessary information.

What items are covered by the used car inspection?

We perform all the needed checks to determine the general state of the car. Sam's Mobile Mechanic takes care concerning the following things (determined by the exact review package you request):

Signals of tire wear
Potentially not visible problems of this body and frame (early accidents, unreported repairs)
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Car diagnostics on various error codes
Assessing visual paint problems (scratches, dents, minor rust)
Condition of the wheel and tire alignment
Earlier flood damage
Earlier fire damage
Engine and Transmission problems
Proper condition of accessories (AC, lights, other electric items)
Various fluid leaks
Components of the braking system
Steering and suspension
Exhaust system functionality and condition
Checking the underbody for signs of rust or other damage types
Auto glass examination
General road test in a variety of scenarios

Overall our mechanics do a thorough check of the car to make certain that it’s a wise purchase for you and also to give you a clear image about the value of the car.

How much can a pre-purchase vehicle inspection cost in total?

Generally it costs between $120 and $250 depending upon the make and model of the car. We suggest you to get in contact with Sam's Mobile Mechanic so that we can offer you an exact quote covering the review service that you require.

How do I request a car inspection service?

You can order this inspection service by either contacting us through telephone or using the dedicated contact form on the right side of the page. We are available seven days every week and typically may take appointments 24-36 hours in advance.