2006-06-07 13:02:15 · 8 answers · asked by christopher a 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ GMC
First of all, Where are you located and how are you buying this vehicle? If in the states you can request a CARFAX inspection and they will send out an inspector to check out the vehicle. The company that they use- SGS is impartial and has been inspecting things for over 100 years. All the inspectors have mechanical or manufacturers experience ( i have both). I think the CARFAX inspection is about 100 bucks.
2006-06-12 20:00:59 · answer #1 · answered by John K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most mechanics will do a pre-purchase inspection for less than $100. They'll go over the vehicle and provide you a list of possible issues.
Just make sure they're ASE certified so that you have a leg to stand on if something happens with the vehicle.
2006-06-09 04:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by cgspitfire 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell the current owner that you are going to have a prepurchase inspection done, if he balks "walk away" take it to your trusted mechanic. if the car is in another city you should contact the closest dealer for the brand and arrange for the current owner to drop it off, make certian that the dealer knows that it is YOU they are working for and to fax or e mail you the results of course you will probably have to use a credit card to pay the inspection fee up front. in any event no money should change hands between you and the seller before the inspection is done. good luck
2006-06-07 15:25:31 · answer #3 · answered by hobbabob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you took auto this should be easy just look at every thing then take it for a test drive if it has 4 wheel drive go to a dirt pit then put it in 4 wheel spine the tires a little bit DONT roast them when you get bacon the road get on it ( hot rode it) then take it back thats how you do a pre puchase inspection
2006-06-11 17:49:32 · answer #4 · answered by zack h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alot of dealers offer free inspections, up to 101point inspections, to try to get more work. call around and if you find one of those your set. take the inspection back with you and point out any faults to the owner and try to use it as bargaining power, don't forget to get estimates from the shop while you are there.
2006-06-08 12:09:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try SGIO, they do inspections and are more reasonably priced than the RAC. Jules, Mechanic, lecturer, Western Australia
2006-06-07 13:09:29 · answer #6 · answered by Jules G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it on a test drive straight to an EXPERIANCED mechanic. you may notice something odd while driving it. you can also look for more obvious things yourself. general rule of thumb: if there's a puddle underneath it that isnt rainwater, there's somethin screwed up in it
2006-06-07 14:03:53 · answer #7 · answered by chikara_neko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to a mech.
2006-06-07 13:13:41 · answer #8 · answered by help 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋