My wife and I on Saturday went to a mega used car lot about 100 miles from home and found ourselves a gem of a car. We talked to the saleman and said we were interested and then he started talking about when we wanted to pick the car up. We were confused because we said, "Now would be great." He told us that the car didn't have the State Inspection and all cars which were sold got an oil change (it was 7:30 on Saturday night and they closed at 8). He also said that any problems from the inspection would be fixed at no cost to us obviously.
So my question...why wouldn't they do a State Inspection on EVERY car on their lot? It could turn out that the whole exaust system might need to be replaced and we've already agreed upon a price, so now they're stuck with the repairs (not that I think the exaust system needs work...just an example).
Just wondering if anybody has a good reason they WOULDN'T do an inspection.
Thanks!
2007-09-04 01:55:57 · 9 answers · asked by Jester339 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Cost control. If they can't move that car off their lot in a certain amount of time, they will take it to auction, then the inspection, etc, will be some other dealer's problem. If someone happens in who wants to buy it, then they will tag it, change the oil, knock the dust off, etc. The term is "dress it out." All that plus this: When you buy a car, you don't want the inspection to be several months old, already, do you? I don't.
2007-09-04 02:03:08 · answer #1 · answered by claudiacake 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Each state has certain rules and regulations regarding these inspections. It's possible this company just didn't have anyone still around that evening to perform the inspection. Other issues may exist, but let's look at the positive side for now. Take your insurance proof to and your car to the nearest inspection station and have it inspected. If they find a problem or problems, they will list them for you to take back to the dealer. Hopefully, this dealership will make any necessary repairs as promised. On a positive side, maybe the car will pass without any issues. Best of luck to you!
2007-09-04 02:06:15 · answer #2 · answered by Safetyman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They don't do the inspection for one simple reason. MONEY. It costs money to do the inspection and they only invest money in cars that are SOLD, not cars they are trying to sell.
The oldest trick in the used car book is to get the buyer to drive off the lot in the car before all the paperwork is done. Knowing that 98% of the people who take possession of a car will want to keep it. When problems come up (and they almost always do) the dealer has you invested emotionally in this car and you won't want to let go. So you'll do or sign whatever it takes to keep the car.
NEVER drive off the lot in a car until the entire transaction is complete. Tell them, it's a great car you like the deal but you'll come back tomorrow to finish. Don't let them hook you in emotionally.
2007-09-04 06:03:20 · answer #3 · answered by mccoyblues 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What vehicles have to be inspected in Kentucky before titling? A: Kentucky does not have a vehicle safety inspection requirement. However, all cars entering Kentucky must have the vehicle identification number inspected by the sheriff in the county in which they are to be registered. The only exception belongs to new cars handled by Kentucky dealers which do not have to be inspected. Car dealers can sell any car in any condition and its up to the buyer to beware. The exception might be with a previous salvage car, the buyer must be told about it before buying.
2016-05-21 00:55:38 · answer #4 · answered by jordan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they wholesale the car off the lot, then they have skipped paying for the state inspection. If they do the state inspection and the car sits around for a month or two, the inspection is old.
2007-09-04 02:01:09 · answer #5 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure on that, it would only stand to reason. I myself recently went to a car lot and was told I couldn't have an inspection done. Needless to say, i found a new place to look for a car.
2007-09-04 02:03:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am going to agree with Mike. They probably do their own inspection of the car, but don't want to pay for the sticker if the car doesn't move for a couple of months or ends up being wholesaled.
2007-09-04 02:05:23 · answer #7 · answered by Brian A 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most reputable dealers do inspect their cars before selling them , I would be very cautious about giving this place any money up front...
2007-09-04 02:01:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
in most states they have to be licensed to do inspections and they may not be licensed for whatever reason they are not
2007-09-04 04:25:33 · answer #9 · answered by hermitofnorthdome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋