Used Vehicle Inspection

Negotiate Your Price with a Used Vehicle Inspection

Every year, tens of thousands of motorists across the United States save money by purchasing a used car. Buying pre-owned makes sense from financial standpoint. Why pay thousands of dollars more for the latest bells and whistles when you can get an older car for far less money that meets all your transportation needs?

At the same time, buying a used car or truck involves a certain degree of risk. You don't know the full history of the vehicle or how well its owner maintained it. When you purchase from a private seller with no warranty included, you assume all the risk.

Are History Reports Useful? Vehicle history reports, like those from CarFax, can be helpful. However, they're not perfect. Per Consumer Reports, car history reports depend in part on information reported to the police and auto insurance companies. If an owner doesn't report an accident, it won't show on the report. If you purchase an old rental car, there's a possibility it'll show a clean history even if it was involved in an accident. This is because many rental companies are self-insured.

What is a Used Vehicle Inspection?

A used vehicle inspection, also known as a pre-purchase inspection, is a type of inspection performed on a pre-owned vehicle before you buy it. Service technicians thoroughly inspect the vehicle and inform you of its overall condition. An inspection can tell you if there's any heavy wear and tear, so you'll know if you need to replace parts soon. You can use this information to renegotiate your buying price or avoid a bad sale altogether.

Pre-purchase inspections are highly recommended for used car sales that don't include a warranty or used vehicles that come with a short warranty.

Here's why a used vehicle inspection is worth your time:

• Negotiate Sale Price: If it looks like you'll need to replace the brake pads and rotors or another part of the vehicle soon, you can use this information to your advantage. Why pay a higher price when you know you're going to need to spend your time and money to get the vehicle serviced in the near future? You want a good deal that takes into account what's due for service soon.
• Enjoy Peace of Mind: It's frustrating to drive away in your next vehicle only to end up at the auto repair shop a week later. With a pre-purchase inspection, you know the condition of the vehicle and can drive without worry. Be confident and feel good about your choice knowing its true condition before you drive off the lot.
• Avoid Bad Deals: No one wants to regret the purchase of their next car. If a vehicle isn't all the seller claims it to be, you deserve to know. Be a savvy buyer, and get a pre-purchase inspection to see if you're buying someone else's problems or scoring a good price on a good car.

Before you buy a pre-owned vehicle, contact Bay Auto Service for a pre-purchase inspection. We serve Corpus Christi, TX, Portland, TX, Robstown, TX, and surrounding areas. Call for more information.

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