Hi i was wondering how much it would cost to have a used car from a private dealer inspected in CA, also should i tell the private seller to get it inspected or should i pay for the inspection? and how long does an inspection take if anyone knows?
Thanks in advance!
2007-11-08 21:13:31 · 6 answers · asked by lilrandy415916 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Many local garage's offer this service. You would have to look in your directory and call each and ask them if they offer. The one catch is that although they will inspect it, most will not offer you any warranty. If you buy a Manufacturer Certified Pre-Owned car, it will come with a warranty backing up the mechanic & dealerships claim to the vehicle condition.
You can help 'weed' through vehicles by evaluating the vehicles for yourself. This will help you save money by both limiting the amount of vehicle you want a mechanic to look at, but you can use them for negotiation tools.
The system is based off actual documents used in the industry today and the checklists cover most of the items included on a vehicle certification test. Good luck and I hope this helps. You can email me with direct questions through Yahoo.
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2007-11-12 15:44:35 · answer #1 · answered by The Auto Evaluator™ 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-30 08:26:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A mechanic's inspection of a car will only actually take around an hour or less. The issue is scheduling the work, so expect to have the car there for about 1/2 day.
You want YOUR MECHANIC to be giving you an honest assessment of the condition of the working parts and engine.
And, yes, YOU PAY FOR IT. It is your report, and you are not obligated to share it. (but I often do)
If HIS MECHANIC did the assessment, and was dishonest about his report, you could be stuck with a "lemon"
Figure on around $100 for the work. He should tell you ahead of time what the charge will be.
2007-11-08 21:27:44 · answer #3 · answered by Hope 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-28 21:28:29 · answer #4 · answered by pellish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inspection should be done before as you cannot drive car away if it fails inspection and cou;ld cause a returned car.
2007-11-08 23:05:08 · answer #5 · answered by 12pleze 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ASK THE SELLER TO TAKE IT TO YOUR MECHANIC AND BE THERE WHEN IT GETS THERE.
A COMPLETE VEHICLE INSPECTION FROM TOP TO BOTTOM WILL TAKE ABOUT 2 TO 3 HOURS IF DONE CORRECTLY AND SHOULD COST YOU AROUND $175.00.
2007-11-08 23:31:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋