I am planning to buy a used car in the near future and I was wondering if car shops charge anything for a car to be inspected for defects or damages. I was just wondering if you could give me an estimate of what a car shop usually charges before having repairs done. Thanks a lot.
2007-05-20 08:00:40 · 3 answers · asked by GridShadow24 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Depends on the shop and their labor rate but a good guesstimate would be an hour or two to do a complete inspection and remove tires and wheels to check brakes, do a road test, inspect filters, check fluid levels and for leaks, etc. Call around to various shops and see what they charge and what they'll do for the service.
2007-05-20 08:08:43 · answer #1 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
paul is correct - translates to $90 to $140 for a decent inspection - depends on hourly rates and time spent - and the type of car (trucks and luxury cars may require a little more time to inspect)
2007-05-20 15:14:35 · answer #2 · answered by Spee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2HRS@ $75/HR=$150 SHOULD INCLUDE A COMPRESSION CHECK ON ENGINE
2007-05-20 15:13:29 · answer #3 · answered by vincent c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋